I'm sure multiple handwriting profiles will indeed be a must for a program that accurately adapts to handwriting changes. The problem is the computer must be able to somehow recognize which of the two profiles the writer will be using; worse, what happens when a user starts mixing profiles, or when a user's handwriting changes over time?
Making an adaptive softwear that keeps up as the user's handwriting changes would be a huge plus here, one that takes the errors it makes into account for future writings.
I don't know if adapting my writing style would necessarily be that easy... my handwriting has been something I've used all my life, and to change it dramatically now might be hard. Also, if we're talking tablets and OCRs, the best way of writing for computer interpretation is not always the most comfortable way of writing. Could be a problem as well.
And why not? Once someone figures out a good way of doing this, it will be a lot easier teaching lots and lots of machines to do it (executing a file, perhaps) than teaching lots and lots of people to do it (extensive education, study and practice).
How is it that we can produce software that can recall your face, but handwritten OCR is still so error-prone? It's 2006 already! 10 years ago I hoped it would be further along by now.
There's a fundamental difference: a computer can compare specific points on one face to another face, and usually come up with accurate results. With handwriting, each time you write a letter, THE SAME letter, the results can be startlingly different. Yes, there are characteristic similarities between all of my P's and Q's, but there are also huge differences. When I'm not in a hurry, my writing is florid and detailed, even dramatic, but when I'm in a rush, it's quick, simplified, and messy.
I doubt it is just I whose handwriting differs day to day. I'm guessing a computer would have a hard time keeping up with day to day changes.
Though, I have to say that I'm disappointed by the fact that even when I give my computer a computer printout to convert to text, it usually does a startlingly poor job of it, even though the text is all exactly the same. It's surprising more effort hasn't been put into this area... could save a lot of time.
He does mention he has friends out in front of him, and behind- checking for cops, no doubt- so they might clue you in on why it sounds as if a plane were landing behind you.
What I can't figure out is why. What's the point? He's not even interested in going fast, according to the article. Just the lights and the noise? I could give that to him with a flashlight and my hairdryer.
Not as commonly used? Mercury batteries are still widespread in watches, and Cadmium batteries are still sold all over the place as "Rechargable Nickle-Cadmiums."
Any amount of heavy metals is too much for me, thank you.
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And Satoru Iwata sets the whole thing on fire.
"Reports indicate that since the only people who were actually involved in the fight were the two fighters themselves, no one important was injured.
In other, more interesting news, Slashdot can now proudly boast that it has reported at least 6 major articles about Nintendo's Wii."
Power? Back then, we didn't have power.
Our gadgets ran on spit. And we liked it, too!
Yeah, I hear he makes a mean screwdriver.
Hm... I wonder if robots are elegable to apply for a bartending license?
Date of birth on this one might be a bit iffy... ooh, a Driver's Liscence? Can robots get one of those? Or have a signature for that matter?
This could pose problems for the robot aspiring to barkeep status.
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Ah, I did misunderstand you. I have to say that I agree, and that that last line is very insightful.
I'm sure multiple handwriting profiles will indeed be a must for a program that accurately adapts to handwriting changes. The problem is the computer must be able to somehow recognize which of the two profiles the writer will be using; worse, what happens when a user starts mixing profiles, or when a user's handwriting changes over time?
Making an adaptive softwear that keeps up as the user's handwriting changes would be a huge plus here, one that takes the errors it makes into account for future writings.
I don't know if adapting my writing style would necessarily be that easy... my handwriting has been something I've used all my life, and to change it dramatically now might be hard. Also, if we're talking tablets and OCRs, the best way of writing for computer interpretation is not always the most comfortable way of writing. Could be a problem as well.
And why not? Once someone figures out a good way of doing this, it will be a lot easier teaching lots and lots of machines to do it (executing a file, perhaps) than teaching lots and lots of people to do it (extensive education, study and practice).
How is it that we can produce software that can recall your face, but handwritten OCR is still so error-prone? It's 2006 already! 10 years ago I hoped it would be further along by now.
There's a fundamental difference: a computer can compare specific points on one face to another face, and usually come up with accurate results. With handwriting, each time you write a letter, THE SAME letter, the results can be startlingly different. Yes, there are characteristic similarities between all of my P's and Q's, but there are also huge differences. When I'm not in a hurry, my writing is florid and detailed, even dramatic, but when I'm in a rush, it's quick, simplified, and messy.
I doubt it is just I whose handwriting differs day to day. I'm guessing a computer would have a hard time keeping up with day to day changes.
Though, I have to say that I'm disappointed by the fact that even when I give my computer a computer printout to convert to text, it usually does a startlingly poor job of it, even though the text is all exactly the same. It's surprising more effort hasn't been put into this area... could save a lot of time.
I think I'll rely on Slashdot to bring me news on E3! ...
HAHAHAHA! I had you going there, didn't I?
Oh God, it BURNS! It BURNS into my very SOUL!
He does mention he has friends out in front of him, and behind- checking for cops, no doubt- so they might clue you in on why it sounds as if a plane were landing behind you.
What I can't figure out is why. What's the point? He's not even interested in going fast, according to the article. Just the lights and the noise? I could give that to him with a flashlight and my hairdryer.
My Kerosene powered hairdryer, of course.
In Soviet Russia, beetle get smashed on windsheild. In America, Beetle smash YOU!
Well, after five news articles being posted about it, you'd THINK people would get used to it... seriously, people it's not that funny.
I hypothesize that next, someone is going to reach through our screens and slap us with a wet fish until we have thoughts only of Nintendo's Wii.
I don't think it was a question of WHETHER the DS was coming to the states, I think it was more a question of WHEN and HOW MUCH. June 11, $130.
Didn't you read the article... summary?
Use the DS, wash your hands, use the DS, wash your hands...
My poor original DS wonders why it is so ugly. It sheds a bitter tear.
Thank you, I do believe I'll refrain in the future.
The idea of tiny Ursidae that I am able to consume in five fantastic fruit flavors has always seemed suspect to me...
"Some sort of petroleum distillate," apparently.
Mmm... petroleum distillate. How comforting, and assuredly non-carcinogenic.
Not as commonly used? Mercury batteries are still widespread in watches, and Cadmium batteries are still sold all over the place as "Rechargable Nickle-Cadmiums."
Any amount of heavy metals is too much for me, thank you.
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