| ¡¡ | Chinese Journal of Computers Full Text |
| Title | Research and Application in Chinese Input Technology for Numerical Keyboard |
| Authors | WANG Yong-Min |
| Address | (China WangMa Group, Beijing 100089) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Issue | No.6(1046¡ª1055) |
| Abstract & Background | Abstract According to the "General requirements for Chinese input on numerical keyboard" in the national standard (GB/T18031¡ª2000), the paper theoretically investigates the keyboard and code design regarding the numerical method of Chinese input. Taking the case of numerical WangMa, the paper provides matching strategy among numerical keyboard, Chinese character components and encoding rules, and also presents four solutions: Basic, enhanced, intermediate and advanced. Hopefully the study makes contribution on research, application and standardization of the numerical technology of Chinese input. Keywords Chinese coding; digital WangMa; WangMa; Chinese input; national standard Background As there are big differences between Chinese characters and culture and English ones, inputting Chinese into computer has been a big challenge for the last 30 years. In 1983 the author invented WuBiZiXing, and achieved the technological breakthrough of inputting Chinese characters efficiently by using a standard keyboard. As digital products like mobile phone getting rapidly popularized, inputting Chinese characters by the numerical keys in an easy and efficiently way has become a new challenge. Some input methods from abroad, not in line with requirements of national standards came into the market. Thence the author spent six years on fundamental and theoretical research, setting up a mathematical model, and completing the development of the progressive input system and Numerical WangMa software protected by six patents. This technology passed the assessment of national standard, and contributes to the standardization and improvement of domestic technology for inputting Chinese character by numerical keys. |