Thursday, 15 June 2006

eZiText: New Chinese Text Messaging Input System

Zi Corporation, a provider of intelligent interface solutions, has launched its most advanced predictive text solution for China - with complete phrase-level input for phonetic and stroke modes, new levels of error toleration and with Cangjie input for mobile device users in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This new version of Zi's flagship predictive text input solution sports run-on phase-level input for mobile devices - allowing users to type a phrase through Stroke, Pinyin or Zhuyin mode, even if a match could not be found. This feature is particularly in demand for the input of Chinese phrases using a keyboard.

"We are proud of our heritage and innovative position in the Chinese market and today's announcement demonstrates that our commitment is ongoing and total," said Milos Djokovic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zi Corporation.

"As China's mobile users continue to demand the very best capability in their SMS ease of delivery they can be assured that any handset with 'Zi inside' will be equipped with the latest language expertise."

eZiText is currently available in 54 language databases, Zi's eZiText predictive text software simplifies the mobile subscriber's text messaging experience and drives increased adoption of an operator's text messaging and data-centric services. Original equipment and design manufacturers from Asia that have licensed Zi's predictive text solutions include Bluewinc Co., Ltd., Pos & Tech Inc., Sungil Telecom Co., Ltd., and Codial Tech Co. Limited, all located in Korea, and Hong Kong-based Advanced Wireless Group Limited.

Zi Corporation will be demonstrating its new version of eZiText Chinese at CommunicAsia 2006.