Nuance Communications launched T9 Write, its new technological handwriting solution for pen-based and touch screen devices. The solution makes use of Nuance XT9 predictive text technology to enhance the recognition of naturally shaped letters, numbers, symbols and punctuation in more than 40 languages.

The solution is capable of learning each user’s preferred vocabulary and even adds new words based on user communication patterns. It also supports user shortcuts including abbreviations for commonly-used phrases, email addresses and other frequently used words and phrases.

It has a unique feature named, “on-top” writing which allows users to write each letter or symbol directly on top of each other, versus across the screen, critical for smaller user interfaces.  

“The text input landscape has changed significantly over the last few years with the advent of touch screen devices, Nuance continuously innovates to give manufacturers and their consumers the best possible user experience,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile.  “With Nuance T9 Write, users get the best of both worlds – the predictive input they’ve come to rely on, coupled with the ability to write on their device and instantly see words and phrases.”