[Blindmath] Mathematics using handwriting

[Shannon Pruitt]

There's an iOS app called MathPad that will allow one to write math symbols. It then digitizes it and you can get latex or MathML output that could then be read by math player (I think). 

Shannon

> On Jan 21, 2015, at 9:06 AM, Theodor Loots via Blindmath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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