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¹Département de Génie Electrique, Laboratoire Scribens, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, P.O. Box 6079, Station Centre-Ville, Montréal, Canada H3C 3A7.

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This study introduces a family of models based on the Kinematic Theory of Human Movements to analyze handwriting strokes. These models offer a detailed, multi-level approach to understanding stroke trajectory and velocity.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Human Movement Science
Graphonomics

Background:

Understanding rapid strokes is crucial for handwriting analysis and applications.
Existing research lacks a cohesive framework for detailed stroke analysis.
The Kinematic Theory of Human Movements provides a foundational basis for movement study.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a family of nested models derived from the Kinematic Theory of Human Movements.
To enable a multi-level analysis of handwriting stroke trajectory and velocity.
To highlight new insights into stroke production through the vectorial approach.

Main Methods:

Development of a family of nested models based on the Kinematic Theory of Human Movements.
Application of a multi-level representation paradigm for stroke analysis.
Exploitation of the vectorial version of the theory for detailed examination.

Main Results:

The proposed models allow for progressive analysis of stroke details.
New features of stroke production are revealed by exploiting the vectorial theory.
Coherent analysis of both trajectory and velocity is achieved.

Conclusions:

The Kinematic Theory of Human Movements offers a robust framework for handwriting stroke analysis.
The multi-level models facilitate a comprehensive understanding of stroke dynamics.
This approach can enhance communication among researchers in Graphonomics.