[Blindmath] Mathematics using handwriting

[Theodor Loots]

Hi,

I know that MathType (from Design Science) supports input using the
hand-written interface of Windows 7 and 8.  If your equations are
recognised, you can easily use the Toggle TeX functionality of MathType to
view the equation in LaTeX, or export the entire document as a webpage,
where the formulae can be read using the MathPlayer plugin.  Alternatively,
the recognised formulae can be read using LEAN, or the entire document may
be exported to some appropriate Braille translation software (which can
handle MathType equations).

Best,
t

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hajas
Dániel via Blindmath
Sent: 21 January 2015 03:11 PM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Subject: [Blindmath] Mathematics using handwriting

Hi all,

 

Today our lecturer in quantum mechanics used a software that allowed her to
use a pen and write on a screen, which then was projected on a board, so
students can take notes at the lecture. This is like a digital blackboard
except that people have to write on a computer screen.

 

I was wondering if something similar existed for applications with screen
readers? A software for PC, an app for tablets or smartphones, or other
alternative solution.

 

The point would be to enable handwritten input of mainly mathematical
symbols that can be read by a screen reader while writing character by
character and afterward while browsing through lines.

 

I imagine something like the handwriting option in iOS. I often use that
function for writing shorter texts even if it is not the fastest and most
reliable way of writing, simply because I find handwriting a some form of
art. Also when I get fed up with pressing the keyboard I use a notepad to
write down my equations and derive what I need. Obviously there is no
feedback, I can't read it back after, but it helps me in following a mental
process.

 

So I would be pleased to see a solution which enables me to use handwritten
maths and I could even read back what I wrote. Editing wouldn't be esential
at the beginning.

 

I even guess the iOS feature could be turned into an app of what I just
described above.

 

Do you know of anything along these lines?

 

Best wishes,

Daniel  

 

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