UTF-16

Abstract: A method for converting to Unicode, in a Java Input Method Editor (“IME”), the encoding formats of a character code unit, including selecting an encoding format, receiving, through a computer user interface, in an IME, at least one character code unit having the encoding format and an encoding base, and displaying the character code unit through the computer user interface. Embodiments also include converting the encoding format of the character code unit to Unicode, thereby creating a Unicode code point, displaying, through the computer user interface, a glyph corresponding to the Unicode code point, and transferring the Unicode code point to an application.

Abstract: The Unicode Standard, version 2.0, and ISO/IEC 10646-1:1993(E) (as amended) jointly define a character set (hereafter referred to as Unicode) which encompasses most of the world's writing systems. However, Internet mail (STD 11, RFC 822) currently supports only 7- bit US ASCII as a character set. MIME (RFC 2045 through 2049) extends Internet mail to support different media types and character sets, and thus could support Unicode in mail messages. MIME neither defines Unicode as a permitted character set nor specifies how it would be encoded, although it does provide for the registration of additional character sets over time.

Abstract: A universal character encoding—the Unicode standard—has been developed to produce international software and to process and render data in most of the world’s languages. In this paper, we present the background of the development of this standard among vendors and by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). We describe the character encoding’s design goals and principles. We also discuss the issues an application handles when processing Unicode text. We conclude with a description of some approaches that can be taken to support Unicode and a discussion of Microsoft’s implementation. Microsoft’s decision to use Unicode as the native text encoding in its Windows NT (New Technology) operating system is of particular significance for the success of Unicode.

Abstract: The Unicode Standard, version 1.1, and ISO/IEC 10646-1:1993(E) jointly define a 16 bit character set (hereafter referred to as Unicode) which encompasses most of the world's writing systems. However, Internet mail (STD 11, RFC 822) currently supports only 7- bit US ASCII as a character set. MIME (RFC 1521 and RFC 1522) extends Internet mail to support different media types and character sets, and thus could support Unicode in mail messages. MIME neither defines Unicode as a permitted character set nor specifies how it would be encoded, although it does provide for the registration of additional character sets over time.