A method, computer program product, and a data processing system for performing handwriting recognition of a language having character stroke order rules. The signal generating module includes a processor, an arcuate elastomer, a first fixed contact, a second fixed contact, a first pin, and a second pin. The manipulation instructions can be provided by inputting instructions to each manipulation unit by means of detachable cards. The intrinsic base region includes another first compound semiconductor material portion of the first conductivity type and a second dopant concentration which is less than the first dopant concentration. The coating is a silica-stabilized dielectric film, particularly, a diamond-like atomic-scale composite material.