Paper Info
Title
MathBrush: A System for Doing Math on Pen-Based Devices
Abstract
Many on-line (interactive) mathematics recognition systems allow the creation of typeset equations, normallyin LaTeX, but they do not support mathematical problem solving. In this paper, we present MathBrush, a system that allows users to draw math input using a pen-input device on a tablet computer, recognizes the math expression, and then supports mathematical transformation and problem solving using back-end Computer Algebra Systems (CAS). We describe the architecture of the MathBrush system, which includes modules that support symbol recognition, semantic analysis, the transfer of recognized expressions to back-end CAS, and interface techniques for interacting with CAS output. We also identify unique challenges associated with recognition for math problem solving, such as the need for deeper semantic analysis than is required by LATEX, and the need to deal with ambiguities in user input. Our experiences serve to inform researchers seeking to design interactive mathematics recognition systems geared toward mathematical problem solving.
Year
DOI
Venue
2008
10.1109/DAS.2008.21
Document Analysis Systems
Keywords
Field
DocType
mathematics recognition system,support symbol recognition,math problem,back-end cas,math input,pen-based devices,mathematical problem,mathematical transformation,math expression,cas output,interactive mathematics recognition system,mathematics
Symbol recognition,Architecture,Programming language,Numerical models,Character recognition,Expression (mathematics),Computer science,Symbolic computation,Matrix converters,Mathematical problem
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
20
1.14
12
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
George Labahn152157.56
Edward Lank272960.44
Scott MacLean3985.65
Mirette Marzouk4785.68
David Tausky5695.23