TwinBridge to Distribute Motorola’s WisdomPen; Award-Winning System Enables Natural Chinese Input
LOS ANGELES — February 20, 1997 — Motorola, Lexicus Division (NYSE:MOT) announced today that its award-winning Chinese Handwriting Recognition System will be available throughout the United States and Canada.
The product, named WisdomPen(TM) ("Huibi" in Chinese) system, will be distributed exclusively by TwinBridge Software Corp. in the United States and Canada. TwinBridge is also an authorized distributor in Europe and Japan.
TwinBridge Software Corp. designs and markets software for insertion of Asian languages in Windows applications. Based in Southern California, TwinBridge has over 200 established distribution channels throughout the United States and Canada.
Computers that run under English Microsoft Windows need to be "double-byte" enabled in order to display Chinese and Japanese fonts. TwinBridge Chinese Partner enables PCs running under English Windows to display the Chinese characters that are created by Motorola's WisdomPen Chinese Handwriting Recognition System.
"As developers of multi-lingual software, we are dedicated to developing solutions for the language computing issues around the world," said Edward L. Chang, president and CEO of TwinBridge. "We regard this initial joint marketing effort as the beginning of a long term relationship."
"Motorola and TwinBridge are committed to provide the best solution to the Chinese communities around the world," said Dr. Ronjon Nag, general manager of Motorola, Lexicus Division. "We are certainly pleased that TwinBridge has chosen to distribute Motorola's PC input system in the U.S. and Canada."
The WisdomPen System
The WisdomPen Chinese Handwriting Recognition System includes highly accurate Chinese handwriting recognition software that is uniquely able to recognize connected stroke, or "cursive" characters. The WisdomPen software is easy to use for both students and proficient writers since there is no learning curve and no required style of writing.
Chinese writers can input Chinese characters into a computer in their natural handwriting. Running under Windows 95 or Windows 3.1, the recognizer has 5 dictionaries, which together contain over 20,000 simplified and traditional characters as well as characters that are unique to Hong Kong.
How It Works
The WisdomPen System includes a Motorola digitizing tablet and electronic pen. The 7" by 6-3/4" tablet plugs into the serial port of any PC. The WisdomPen system is compatible with popular Windows applications making the creation of Chinese language faxes, business letters, invitations and web sites on a computer both fast and easy.
System Requirements
The WisdomPen System runs under both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 operating systems. The minimum system requirements for users of Windows 95 is a 486DX4/100 PC (recommended Pentium 75 or better) with 8MB RAM (16 recommended) and 20MB hard drive space. The minimum system requirements for users of Windows 3.1 is a 486DX2/66 PC with 4MB RAM and 10MB hard drive space.
Pricing and Availability
The WisdomPen system will be available in February by calling TwinBridge at 1-800-894-6114. TwinBridge is expected to offer the WisdomPen system with an estimated introductory retail price of $ 168 per unit for the first 3 months. After its introductory period, the WisdomPen system is expected to be available for an estimated retail price of $ 199.
TwinBridge Software Corp.
TwinBridge Software Corp. designs and markets software that fulfills the unique need for insertion of Asian languages in Windows applications. TwinBridge offers an excellent multi-lingual solution for users of Windows applications in all major categories, including word processing, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and many more.
With convenience, flexibility and superior technology, TwinBridge software also provides developers a language platform for developing new Windows applications in Asian languages.
Motorola, Lexicus Division
The Lexicus Division of Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of handwriting and speech recognition software for desktop, mobile and embedded systems. Its products include cursive and print recognizers for English and Chinese, and noise-robust DSP-based speech recognition subsystems.
Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors, and advanced electronic systems, components, and services. Major equipment businesses include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics and computers. Motorola semiconductors power communication devices, computers and millions of other products. Motorola's 1996 sales were $ 28 billion.
contact at Motorola: Denise Brosseau, 415/462-6837 fax: 415/323-0482 3145 Porter Drive Palo Alto, CA 94304 [email protected] http://www.mot.com/lexicus
Contact at TwinBridge:
Jennifer K. Chung, 213/263-3926 ext. 122 1055 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 400 Monterey Park, CA 91754 [email protected] http://www.twinbridge.com
Note to Editors: Motorola and the Motorola logo are registered trademarks and WisdomPen is a trademark of Motorola Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
CONTACT: Motorola
Denise Brosseau, 415/462-6837
or
TwinBridge
Jennifer K. Chung, 213/263-3926 ext. 122