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The chief engineer's speech time is not too long. After all, it is not a real technical exchange meeting, and deeper conceptual issues have to be discussed internally.But with this beginning, Chen Yuanming has a clearer understanding of the concept of the tablet.

Today's pen input methods generally have two development directions. One is to provide a medium for hand-drawing and computer communication for professionals who have been drawing and designing for a long time, such as the Japanese professional drawing tablet company wa; the other is to simplify computer functions. , the mode of direct manual operation instead of keyboard operation, such as the "pen tip" system developed by go company.These two general directions are clearly all-encompassing for today's Indo-European-dominated consumer groups.But it is not so perfect for the Chinese character system in China.

The meaning-sounding characteristics of Chinese characters make it fundamentally impossible to perfectly connect with the keyboard. You can only choose to memorize Wubi radicals or use pinyin instead of stroke input.The former is very cumbersome to learn and requires a lot of energy, while the latter is a pure phonetic form. Excessive reliance on pinyin will surely cut off the memory of Chinese characters, which will easily lead to the consequence of forgetting characters when picking up a pen.More importantly, neither of these can be accepted by the general public, especially with the 90s as the dividing line. A large part of people who completed their studies and entered the society before that were unable to use Chinese characters because of the incompatibility between Chinese characters and keyboards. Quickly master computer technology.

"...Eliminate the distance between man and machine as much as possible, and realize the electronicization of official documents in a simpler way is the development route that is really suitable for China. There is not much benefit in blindly imitating Europe and the United States." Chen Yuanming paused , continued, "In my opinion, the tablet can not only be a tool to replace the keyboard to communicate with the computer, but also a simple office product. Assuming that the tablet can be used to directly write materials, draw forms, and then connect to the printer output, then the processing of official documents will be an inestimable innovation.

"If we develop in this direction, the key is to ensure the storage space and stability of the tablet?" Facing Chen Yuanming's proposal, Xiao Junyi was not slow to respond, "After drafting the document, it is a big problem that it cannot be properly kept and output. There is also such a device, it is estimated that only users under the Chinese character system can benefit, and overseas markets may be worrying.”

"This is not an advantage." Chen Yuanming showed a slight smile, "When others are focusing on the world, we first occupied the domestic market. When they all focus on the domestic market, we have already stood in a position that others cannot replace How to say, Chinese is also the world's largest language. What a huge market with a population of more than one billion users, it is enough. Of course, it does not mean giving up the other two development directions. This time Anxin's handwriting board has a very high starting point Regardless of the technical content, how to ensure this core competitiveness is the key."

The combination of the two had already set the footnote for the direction of the tablet. Xiao Yun rubbed his nose and found that he really had no room to intervene, "Since there is no problem with the development direction of the tablet, what about the handheld computer?" ? I think the current prototype can meet the general needs, do you have any suggestions?"

In fact, the current pda prototype is so crude that it can hardly be called a handheld computer, but Chen Yuanming is now considered half of Silicon Valley, and he is very clear about the technical level that this product can achieve at present. He weighed it in the palm of his hand, "Can it be lighter?"

"I'm afraid it's more difficult." Wang Rong, head of the technical department, replied, "Power support is always a problem. The screen is too big, and the running speed and storage capacity must be considered. So far, it is the best result."

Chen Yuanming shook his head, "It's better to be thinner and thinner. If it can't be easily put in a shirt pocket, it loses its most basic meaning. It's better to study it again to see if any functions can be simplified. Another point, since After setting the ring tone, can we add a voice reporting function? The most fearful thing to check the number is to read the serial number, listening to others is always easier than reading it yourself.”

This remark caused the engineers in the technical department to whisper to each other, and the final answer was to give it a try.Then several people made a brief report on the reserves of the handheld computer and the subsequent development direction, mainly focusing on system research and development. If it does not involve system research and development and does not consider subsequent development, this handheld computer should be on the market soon. , but if you want to improve the layout in this area, I am afraid you will have to wait for a while.

The three of them thought about it for a while, and finally Xiao Junyi spoke first, "This is not a one-off deal. Naturally, laying the foundation first is the most important thing. If the foundation cannot be improved, the next few generations of products can share resources and be updated. Tools will become decorations. Since the world is still blank, it is better to work steadily."

Xiao Yun naturally had no objection to this point, but when he looked at Chen Yuanming, the other party suddenly thought of something, and smiled, "Actually, it's better to be later, to have more time for publicity."

"What?" Xiao Yun was taken aback, "I haven't made anything yet, how can I promote it? Is it like your vcd player, what kind of hunger marketing?"

"This kind of electronic product is naturally better to take the subtle route. Why don't you choose a reliable TV drama director, shoot a drama series that focuses on the emotional life of modern cities, and give the richest and most fashionable characters a use of these products. , the effect may be even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people than a simple advertisement."

"Will this be too exaggerated... Can it work?" Xiao Yun opened his eyes wide. Today's TV drama sponsorship is still mainly based on the naming model of xx theaters. The "advertising blockbuster" model is even more unimaginable.

Xiao Junyi chuckled, "Okay, why not. Big Brother, Centaur, gold necklace with thick fingers, and Rolex... These are not all learned from Hong Kong movies. Since this can work, why should it work?" PHS and handheld computers are not good. Feiyan has such a great influence on the film and television industry, so it’s not for nothing.”

There was something strange in these words. Chen Yuanming raised his eyes slightly, and met Xiao Junyi's eyes. Unlike his relaxed and casual tone, there was not much smile in those eyes, but neither did the other party's gaze. Stay, just move away with a casual glance.

Since the two spoke in unison, Xiao Yun didn't struggle anymore, and finally made a final decision. "Okay, let's find a crew and try it out first. In this case, the handwriting tablet will be put into production and sold first, and it will be released before the year?"

"If possible, it would be best before October." Chen Yuanming thought for a while and replied seriously, "Recently, Microsoft's new generation of operating system will be launched soon. This system is quite good among people in the industry in Silicon Valley, and it is likely to change the computer operating system. If Microsoft loads some of its own office software in it, then it will be an astonishing blow to Chinese software companies like Kingsoft. It is better to release our handwriting tablet first and cultivate some basic users of Kingsoft software, so that future development will be easier. There's a lot to do."

"You really think far enough." Xiao Yun was almost amused, "Isn't it because Jinshan also has capital injection from your family's Golden Stone? It really kills two birds with one stone."

"If you want to have two eagles, you should also invest in Anxin's research department. Pocket computers and handwriting tablets are both very good investment directions, and I have been coveting them for a long time." Chen Yuanming replied with a smile, but there is also seriousness in the joke. .

"You boy! Xiao Yi, can you sell the shares in your hand? How about we issue more shares and kill this rich man?" Xiao Yun laughed loudly and turned to look at his nephew.

Xiao Junyi's peachy eyes narrowed slightly, "Boss Chen is willing to look after you, but I don't want to, I wish for it."

Chen Yuanming frowned slightly, and then smiled, "Let's talk about it later, Yuanyang has a lot of spare money on hand, it's best to use it for investment."

A meeting went on for more than two hours one after another, and it was time to get off work. After announcing the end of the meeting, Xiao Yun originally planned to invite Chen Yuanming to have a light meal together, but Chen Yuanming is currently working on the business park, so it’s really not good at night null.

"You, it's such a big move every time you open up a new route, so you don't have to worry about getting tired." Xiao Yun sighed, "Anyway, I made an appointment in advance for this weekend, so I won't be able to find someone at that time. "

"The elders have an appointment, how dare you refuse it without authorization." Chen Yuanming smiled, "Then I will take a step, and see you on the weekend."

Without any more nonsense, Chen Yuanming got up and said goodbye.Seeing the disappearing figure of the other party, Xiao Yun glanced at his nephew, only to see that Xiao Junyi had lowered his head and began to review the documents at hand, and he was also slightly relieved.Not to mention anything else, recently this kid has behaved enough to keep his own place. I heard from my sister-in-law that I went out with his buddies several times during this episode, and I don't want to be so suffocated at work some time ago.

Regardless of whether he thought too much last time, it would be best if he could return to normal now.Patting Xiao Junyi's shoulder with a smile, Xiao Yun asked, "I heard that Xiao Li also got married recently, what's the matter, I didn't see a suitable one in the bridesmaid team?"

Xiao Junyi raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, "Uncle, you are too hungry."

"What nonsense!" Slapping the opponent's head, Xiao Yun cursed with a smile, "Wait, see how the old lady urges you after 24, if you don't want to make do, hurry up and make plans!"

"Don't worry, no one will wrong me if I am wronged." Xiao Junyi put down the documents in his hand, and stretched long, "Yeah, it's time to make plans..."

Looking across the empty seat opposite, Xiao Junyi raised the corners of his lips.