1. Institute of Anthropology and Ethnology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; 2. Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; 3. Institute of Linguistics, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China; 4. Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, Sichuan 610015, China
Abstract：This paper discusses a type of IPA input method and its software system with an applied system called Landie IPA (the Blue Butterfly IPA Input System). The coding principle of IPA is the classification according to graphic forms for symbols—perfect classification of which will guide users in their typing operations. The input technology makes an effect of continuous typing with high-frequency precedence. And the graphic design helps arrange multi-lingual layout. Key wordsIPA; input code; dynamic keyboard; continuous input; font design
2011, Vol. 25 
