What are the best hardware/software apps for handwriting recognition?
Windows 7 has good support for handwriting as well as handwriting recognition. with an external tablet input device (like a Wacom or a Monoprice Tablet), this is a great way of capturing handwriting. In terms of software, Microsoft OneNote as well as Evernote are having good support for handwriting / handwriting recognition. Tablet Input devices are a good alternative to the mouse. I have stopped using an external mouse. The digital pen is ergonomically sound and helps with RSI. Having a Tablet Input device is a good mechanism for software based whiteboards. Discussions on a call are easier to visualize with drawings that capture key areas. I see myself highlighting and annotating simple block diagrams on a LiveMeeting or a Messenger Desktop Share.
Microsoft (in my experience) has had the best, highest-quality handwriting recognition that I’ve used in a long time. It’s built right into Windows, so if you’re looking to use it from an API, it’s right there. A good way to test it out is with Microsoft OneNote, which does handwriting recognition from tablet input or via OCR.
