Freeware of the Moment- Ink Search Tool

By James Kendrick | Friday, November 24, 2006 | 10:12 AM CT | 3 comments | Tweet This

So you have a Tablet PC and would like to search using Google and wish there was a search tool that let you ink your search term. You are not alone and Ed Holloway has got your back with our Freeware of the Moment- Ink Search Tool. The tool is super easy to use, just install it and click on the icon in the Quick Launch bar. A search term entry window appears, you ink in your search term and away you go. There is a text correction window should your ink be misrecognized. The tool is in beta so if you have problems be sure and let Ed know.

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Comments (3)

What’s the major difference between the Ink Search Tool and the Web Search Power Tool for Tablet PCs from Microsoft?

Dave — 10:48 PM on November 24, 2006 Reply
James,
Thanks for the link! Hope you are enjoying the app.

Dave,
There are quite a few differences between my app and the powertoy, including:
-Better recognition than the powertoy (New ink analysis API)
-Larger ink area
-Ability to select alternate recognized words
-Ability to correct recognition errors
-Gesture support
-Modern GUI look

Hope this helps.

Best,
-Ed

Ed Holloway — 2:02 AM on November 25, 2006 Reply
Ed,

Thanks for the reply…I’ll definately check it out!

Dave — 1:44 PM on November 26, 2006 Reply