The input method framework enables the collaboration
between text editing components and input methods for entering text.
Input methods are software components that let the user enter text in
ways other than simple typing on a keyboard. They are commonly used
to enter Japanese, Chinese, or Korean - languages using thousands of
different characters - on keyboards with far fewer keys. However, the
framework also supports input methods for other languages and the use
of entirely different input mechanisms, such as handwriting or speech
recognition.
The input method framework provides two layers of public
interfaces:
The input method client API provides interfaces and
classes that enable text editing components to communicate with
input methods and implement a well-integrated text input user
interface.
The input method engine SPI provides interfaces that
enable the development of input methods in the
Java™
programming language that can be used with any Java runtime environment.
Overview
Overview -
An overview of the Input Method framework.
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