A method and system for automatically determining when an application should switch from a writing mode to a text entry mode, and vice-versa. When a soft input panel (SIP) or input method (IM) is selected, the application is notified and enters a text entry mode. Inputting via the IM while in this mode...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020011993?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020011993 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING BETWEEN WRITING AND TEXT INPUT MODES