Handwriting Stroke Segmentation for Vector Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computerized writing evaluation methods on smart tablets lack the ability to perform vector or parameter analysis on handwriting, making it difficult to objectively assess the correctness and neatness of written fonts, as the information in strokes is not effectively parameterized or vectorized.

Innovation Solution

A computerized writing evaluation and training method that segments and divides written text into line segments or short arcs for vector or parameter analysis, allowing for the characterization of point coordinates and comparison with template text to determine correctness and neatness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If handwriting is displayed as point coordinates in two-dimensional space, then the handwriting can be captured and stored, but the vector or parameter analysis cannot be performed to evaluate correctness and neatness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandwriting evaluation precisionVSAvoidstroke information
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms handwriting stroke information from simple point coordinates into parameterized representations including line segments and short arcs. Each stroke is characterized by parameters such as start point, end point, control points, and geometric properties, enabling quantitative analysis of handwriting correctness and neatness while preserving essential stroke information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides handwriting strokes into discrete segments (line segments and short arcs) that can be individually analyzed. By segmenting the continuous stroke data into manageable parameterized units, the system can perform precise vector analysis on each segment to evaluate handwriting quality without losing overall stroke information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If handwriting strokes are represented as point coordinates, then the data can be stored, but it is impossible to judge correctness and neatness without vector or parameter analysis

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandwriting correctness evaluationVSAvoidanalysis system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts raw point coordinate data into parameterized stroke representations with defined geometric properties. This transformation enables systematic comparison between handwritten strokes and standard characters, providing an objective basis for evaluating correctness and neatness while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized parameter structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces subjective visual assessment with automated vector and parameter analysis. By substituting human judgment with computational analysis of stroke parameters, the system achieves objective and consistent evaluation of handwriting quality without requiring complex mechanical or optical scanning equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If smart tablet writing is used for font learning, then digital writing practice can be achieved, but the writing way is not natural and font size cannot be resized automatically

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefont size adaptabilityVSAvoidwriting naturalness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic font size adjustment that automatically adapts to the writer's handwriting scale. The system detects the actual size of handwritten characters and automatically resizes the display and evaluation parameters to match, providing a natural writing experience that adapts to the user's preferences while maintaining digital evaluation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10685222B2Computerized writing evaluation and training method
Publication Date: 2020.06.16 I-SHOU UNIVERSITY
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AI summary

A computerized writing evaluation and training method is provided. First, a display interface unit displays a template text, and then, a writing input interface accepts a written text written by a writer, and afterwards, a processing unit segments the written text according to a stroke or a turning point and divides each stroke of the template text and the written text into a line segment or a short arc, and finally, the processing unit compares each stroke information of the template text and the written text and determines whether the written text is correctly written.