Developer Products Overview

Handwriting recognition SDK for Microsoft Windows

With CalliGrapher SDK, ISVs, VARs, SIs can fine tune natural handwriting input to their custom application needs. For example, a developer of form application for pen-based devices can define different handwriting recognition modes (such as separate letters/cursive/numbers) and custom vocabularies (medical, personal names, cities, etc.) for different fields of a form. In most cases, customization substantially increases input convenience, recognition accuracy, and speed.

CalliGrapher SDK is used by Allen Bradley (Rockwell/DataMyte), APLUX Communications, Atelier, GTCO CalComp, iMedica, Large Format Computing, Mi-Co, Promethean, SMART Technologies, Virtual Ink, Walkabout Computers and others. It has been incorporated into a variety of industry and sales automation, healthcare, and general "natural UI" applications for a variety of hardware and software platforms in the USA and in Europe.

  • CalliGrapher SDK for Windows Mobile is available for licensing on Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 or later (through Windows Mobile 6.1 and Windows CE 5.2) platforms.
    Last updated on May 20, 2006

  • PenOffice SDK for Windows (formerly CalliGrapher SDK Desktop Edition) is available for licensing on Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 2003 Server platforms.
    Last updated on May 20, 2006

If you have Java run-time plug-in for Internet browser installed on your computer, you can try CalliGrapher handwriting recognition technology online.

PhatUpdate SDK for Microsoft Windows Mobile

PhatUpdate SDK for Microsoft Windows Mobile offers an easy and convenient way to provide updates for installed software products and offer additional products compatible with the user's device.In addition to product updates, the application can also be configured to offer trial versions of other 1st and 3rd party software and provides links to download and purchase the software directly from the device. The SDK includes royalty-free redistribution license, one year maintenance and updates, and two hours of engineering support via phone or email.

  • PhatUpdate SDK for Windows Mobile is available for licensing on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 or later Classic, Standard, and Professional platforms.
    Last updated on February 5, 2008