Method and system for transcribing and editing using a structured freeform editor

1. A computer implemented method for use with a device that stores free freeform data, comprising:

importing the data from the device;

segmenting the data into freeform graphic elements;

interpreting a structure of the freeform graphic elements;

generating a surrogate element based on the structure;

selectively editing the structure; and

selectively transcribing the freeform graphic elements into an editable text format.

2. The method as set forth in claim 2 wherein the selective editing includes editing the surrogate element.

3. A computer implemented method for use with a device that stores free freeform data including scribble elements and text, the method comprising:

importing the data from the device;

segmenting the data into freeform graphic elements;

interpreting a structure of the freeform graphic elements;

generating a surrogate element based on the structure; and

selectively editing the structure.

4. The method as set forth in claim 3 wherein the selective editing includes editing the surrogate element.

5. A computer system for use with a device that stores free freeform data including scribble elements and text, the system comprising:

means for importing the data from the device;

means for segmenting the data into freeform graphic elements;

means for interpreting a structure of the freeform graphic elements;

means for generating a surrogate element based on the structure;

means for selectively editing the structure; and

means for selectively transcribing the freeform graphic elements into an editable text format.

6. The system as set forth in claim 5 further comprising means for editing the surrogate element.