Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

This already exists on WinMo.. its called SlideIt

Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

thanks, I'd never heard of this! wish it was more finger friendly though...

Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

Look cool, but you have to pull out the stylist everytime you want to type something. Im sure just using our fingers would be a BIT_H

Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

Yea, I went to their website, swypeinc.com. The product seems pretty cool. It's similar to Dasur's SlideIT keyboard, but has a much better interface. I tested out the SlideIT and the software was pretty accurate, even with sloppy gestures. Yet, SlideIT can only be used with a stylus, but Swype can be used with finger, thumb or stylus. However, it isn't available yet. Their still working on Beta version to go with various devices. I'm gonna check it out when it's made available.

If you wanna check out SlideIt, go to mobiletextinput.com.

Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

Any word on a release date for this yet?

Swype keyboard
 

Has anyone else seen this or had the opportunity to try out the Beta from them? Looks like it could be a nice alternative.




What is Swype?

Swype provides a faster and easier way to input text on any screen. With one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard, the patented technology enables users to input words faster and easier than other data input methods—at over 50 words per minute. The application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more.
http://www.swypeinc.com/i/what-is-swype.jpg


http://www.swypeinc.com/i/h-flash.jpg



Simply Trace a Path

The word “quick” was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.


**EDIT**

I just found there is an old thread about this as well. However there was no Beta even talked about at that time. It appears this is almost ready to see the light of day.

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Fingerkeyb 2.1 is solid but i will always try something new. ill give it shot

Re: Swype keyboard
 

is the second picture for real? it seems way too small for vga landscape...

I've tried the other one (Shapewriter) and it was so buggy and the authors didn't provide the proper forum/feedback for being a beta tester.

Hope Swype does better.

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Obviously just a photoshopped rendering for demo purposes. But who knows what the final product will look like...?

Re: Swype keyboard
 

I hope they do better as well. It appears so far, that is how big it would be in portrait, not sure if it stays that way when in landscape or not in the official release.

http://www.swypeinc.com/i/advanced-keypad.jpg http://www.swypeinc.com/i/blue-vga.jpg http://www.swypeinc.com/i/blue-vga.jpg http://www.swypeinc.com/i/editing.jpg
Specifications

Swype has been designed to run in real-time on relatively low-powered portable devices.

• The Swype software is very tightly written with a total memory footprint of under 1 MB,
• An application requiring from 500K – 900K (depending on options, when compiled for the Windows Mobile platform).
• 65,000-word language database with an average size of approximately 250K.

• It is made up of three major components:
• Input path analyzer,
• Word matching search engine with accompanying word database,
• User interface – which is customizable by OEM’s.

• The algorithms used for Swype were invented by the founders, and contain unique concepts that make the software both powerful and fast.

• The software has been developed from the ground up with an eye toward localizing it to other languages as well as porting it to other operating systems.

Fast!

You can go fast and be sloppy. There’s no need to try to accurately hit each key. Just make a reasonable effort to trace through the word and Swype will do the rest.
Easy to Learn

The keyboard layout is QWERTY, so there is virtually no learning curve if you’ve already learned to type on a regular keyboard.
Natural Feeling

The smooth motion of sliding from letter to letter feels very natural, not to mention fast.
Finger-Tip Operation

Swype can be used equally well with either a stylus or your fingertip. You don’t have to be precise; so even if you have a large finger that partially obscures the keys, Swype still works!
Auto-Spacing

You can go even faster since Swype automatically enters spaces for you. (Spaces are prepended in front of each word entered by Swype).
Auto Spelling Correction

Not only can you go fast and be sloppy, in most typical cases, Swype will even correct misspelled words. For example, trace out “freind”, and Swype will automatically generate “friend”.
Capitalization Shortcut

Save time by capitalizing any letter in a word with a simple gesture: just slide from the letter to off the top of the keyboard and the continue entering the rest of the word.
65,000-word Learning Dictionary

Chances are the word you are typing is already in the Swype dictionary. But if it isn’t, just tap it out once followed by a space, and Swype will automatically learn it for next time.
Statistical Tracking

Keep track of your speed using Swype’s built-in statistical tracking.
Accented Characters

Words with accented characters (“diacritics”) require no special action - just Swype the word and the correct spelling will be entered. New words with accented characters can by typed by tapping and holding on the letter to see all possible variations.
Over 50 Symbols

Most common symbols are on the main keyboard layer and can be quickly entered by tapping on the key and sliding off the top of the keyboard. Many other symbols are readily available on Swype’s second keyboard layer.
Automatic Help

Swype detects when you may be having trouble or might be able to benefit from a particular feature, and prompts you with helpful tips and instructions.
Interactive Tutorial

Get up-to-speed quickly with the fun and fast Swype interactive tutorial.
Advanced Features

When the Swype software is first started, it runs a short piece of test code to estimate the overall speed of both processing and file access in its current environment. This estimate is used to establish a default value for a “Swype Operation” parameter that can be adjusted by means of a slider control displayed in the user options.
Input Slider

The slider is labeled at the far left with “Faster Response” and at the far right with “Sloppier Input.” This slider setting controls a broad range of internal parameters that determine the breadth of the initial database search to identify the most likely matching word for each entered input path. It also controls a large number of other thresholds, such as how close the path needs to come near a key in order for that key to be potentially considered as a “match” to the path at that point. The slider is initialized to the determined default value, which results in an average response time of less than 250 milliseconds. This means that, on average, Swype will generate the intended word for an input path within ¼ second of when the stylus or finger is lifted from the screen at the end of the path

Re: Swype keyboard
 

I beta tested it on my 800w (pointless, I know) and worked very well. If I had a Diamond this would most definitely be one of my must have apps. Text input is very quick and very accurate. I only used it for a week and never came across a time when it couldn't make a word I wanted. I found it was much faster to talk in normal, proper, english than using text speak. The only downside that on my device it was so small I HAD to use the stylus, not a big deal for me though. If you haven't tried it I highly recommend you do.

Re: Swype keyboard
 

I really wanna try this so much.....would be great to have on the Diamond. Is it avaialble anywhere to try?

Re: Swype keyboard
 

I'll try this out and see if it would be a good replacement for Shapewriter. I like shapewriter and all, but it is only stylus friendly on the vogue and, as mentioned earlier, i bit buggy. I'll post back with my results at some point.

New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTooBnKAdSw

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Its different...

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I saw this a while back on CES. I was wondering when it was gonna be officially released.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

It works very well. There are two other applications that do something similar. Test-driving them now. They are called Shapewriter and SlideIT.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I'll probably stick with Swype cuz it's made by the same guy that invented T9.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

You have it running on your Tilt ?

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Lol no. What I meant was I'd pick it over the others if I had the choice.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

It's out as of today on the new Samsung phone. It won't be too long before we have it available for the rest of us.

Nate

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Now we play the waiting game.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

After trying both of the similar applications, I'm REALLY looking forward to giving Swype a whirl.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Seems like you have to get the hang of it to really use it effectively, but cool tool. Like Touch Pal Pro.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I just tried Shapewriter and it's actually pretty good.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

It's not too bad, but the symbols page is just too small.

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Still looking forward to seeing this available. Anybody heard anything new?

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Try Shape Writer and SlideIT

Re: Swype keyboard
 

I've tried both. Slideit is okay, but the symbols page is VERY small. Shapewriter is a little better, but every time the screen rotates, the keyboard pops up automatically and won't go away. I never found a setting to change this action.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I really like the look of this. I am a big texter and this looks very promising for me.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I noticed the Omnia II that came out yesterday comes standard with this swype technology. I would be curious how well its working out for them.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I played with it yesterday at a VZW store and it is awesome. Love to get my hands on it for my O1.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

Cool. Looking at the video it looks like it works the same way. Testing it now. I wonder if Swype will be free though.

EDIT: Doesnt seem to work. I get an error it's not signed or something when I reboot after install. OH well, Ill just waith til Swype becomes available. Thanks though.

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I installed the demo of this on my Imagio last night and it works just fine on my phone. You'll get a click on the "thanks" button from me for pointing this out.

R

Re: New Swype Technology For Typing Text Launched For Smartphones
 

I haven't tried it with my new 6.5.1 ROM, but on 6.1 the keyboard popped up all by itself every time I rotated the screen - and then wouldn't go away. Other than that, I liked it better than Shapewriter.

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Hi one80oneday

Do you know if there is one Cab for QVGA devices???

Thank's :)

Wirelessly posted (HTC Touch Pro2: Opera/9.5(Microsoft Windows; PPC; Opera Mobi/16643; U; en) HTC_Touch_Pro2)

EDITED: Since the threads were merged, nothing to see here..move along

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Haven't found one yet. This was just pulled from Omina II

Re: Swype keyboard
 

Ok man... Thank's for the quick reply :)

I read the link that you leave... Thank's for the info...

Hope that someone can make that for QVGA devices :)

Re: Swype gesture keyboard
 

Multiple threads merged.

late,
Coz