Using Adaptive Run Length Smoothing Algorithm for Accurate Text Localization in Images

Rais, Martin; Goussies, Norberto A.; Mejail, Marta

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-25085-9_17

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“…In the block segmentation module, we identify all the text regions in the image. We have used Run Length Smoothing Algorithm (RLSA) [16] for block seg-mentation and text discrimination [17]. The image is converted to binary using OpenCV operation and then sent to the RLSA block which links the adjacent black areas according to the horizontal and vertical dilation factors provided.…”

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Data extraction from scanned invoice documents in multiple languages

Aggarwal,

Patra,

Sinha

et al. 2023

International Workshop on Signal Processing and Machine Learning (WSPML 2023)

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Section: Image Segmentation Using Rlsamentioning

confidence: 99%

Data extraction from scanned invoice documents in multiple languages

Aggarwal,

Patra,

Sinha

et al. 2023

International Workshop on Signal Processing and Machine Learning (WSPML 2023)

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Enhancing optical character recognition: Efficient techniques for document layout analysis and text line detection

Fateh,

Abolghasemi

2023

Engineering Reports

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In recent years, automatic document and text analysis has gained significant importance, driven by advancements in optical character recognition (OCR) technology and the need for efficient processing of large volumes of printed or handwritten documents. This article specifically focuses on document layout analysis (DLA) and text line detection (TLD), both of which are crucial components of OCR systems. Our objective is to develop an effective method for extracting both textual and non‐textual regions, addressing challenges unique to the Persian (and Persian‐like) language(s). In the DLA stage, we employ deep learning models and a voting system to accurately determine the regions of interest. Additionally, we introduce methods such as optimum font size concepts, angle correction, and a line curvature elimination algorithm in the TLD process to enhance OCR accuracy. Comparative evaluations against state‐of‐the‐art methods demonstrate the superiority of our approach, showcasing a 2.8% improvement in the accuracy of Tesseract‐OCR 5.1.0 (a well‐established commercial OCR system) on the official Iranian newspapers dataset. These findings underscore the importance of addressing DLA and TLD challenges to advance OCR technology for Persian language documents and provide a solid foundation for future research in this domain.

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