Working with the Input Method Editor (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

1/6/2010

The Input Method Editor (IME) makes it possible for users to enter characters that exceed the number of keys on a keyboard. For example, many Asian languages consist of thousands of distinct characters, which make it impossible to show all of the characters on a single keyboard. To facilitate composition, the IME converts the keystrokes into the characters of the target language as a user types. Depending on the IME, these characters may be further converted into another language. For example, the IME in Windows Embedded CE that is localized for Japanese converts Roman keystrokes entered by a user to Katakana or Hiragana . Then, an additional conversion changes characters to Kanji.

The IME can also present a list of alternative characters, called the candidate list, in situations in which the composition is ambiguous. A Windows Embedded CE–based application uses the Input Method Manager (IMM) to communicate with the IME.

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