APPLE NEWTON
\ˈapə͡l njˈuːtən], \ˈapəl njˈuːtən], \ˈa_p_əl n_j_ˈuː_t_ə_n]\
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A Personal Digital Assistant produced by AppleComputer. The Newton provides a clever, user-friendlyinterface and relies solely on pen-based input. Eagerlyanticipated, the Newton uses handwriting recognition softwareto "learn" the users handwriting and provide reliablecharacter recognition.Various third-party software applications are available andadd-on peripherals like wireless modems for Internetaccess are being sold by Apple Computer, Inc. and itslicensees.Newton Inc.'s NewtonOS competes with MicrosoftCorporation's Windows CE, and was to be compatible withDEC's StrongARM SA-1100, an embedded 200MHzmicroprocessor, which was due in 1998. (http://newton.apple.com/).Handwriting recognition example(http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~jxm/tablespoons.html).
By Denis Howe
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.