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Abstract

A computer input system for Chinese and Japanese characters. The different strokes for composing the characters are classified into different groups, each identified by a code number. The strings of code numbers are stored in memory where the strings contain only as many code numbers as are necessary to identify the characters. Strings for two or more characters used together as compounds are also stored. When a code number entered by an operator matches a string stored, a controller causes the shape of the actual character to be fetched from memory and displayed. For some characters, partial characters are also stored and are fetched and displayed when the string of code numbers for such partial characters matches the code numbers entered to aid beginners. The string of code numbers representing each character follows exactly a traditional; writing sequence of the character from the very first stroke to the end of the string of code numbers. However, the computer usually identifies the character before the entire writing sequence is completed, particularly for characters used together in compounds.

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