Patents by Inventor Samuel Pun

Samuel Pun has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method And System Of Identifying An Ideographic Character
    Publication number: 20070192311
    Abstract: A method and a system for identifying an ideographic character is disclosed. A keypad is used to identify two parts of a linguistic character. A microprocessor queries a database for characters corresponding to the identified parts, and then displays the associated characters on a monitor for selection by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Samuel Pun, Weigen Qiu, Lin Zhang
  • Method and apparatus for Chinese character text input
    Patent number: 7257528
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inputting Chinese character text into a machine such as a word processor or personal computer. The system consists of an apparatus which forms a closed feedback loop with the operator. The operator supplies stroke selections and other data to the apparatus which presents character selection information in response to the user's input. As a consequence of the feedback provided to the operator and subsequent actions by the operator, the desired Chinese text is produced with significant improvements in speed and ease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Zi Corporation of Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Wallace A. Ritchie, Samuel Pun, Weigen Qiu