Handwritten word recognition based on geometric decomposition

Details Handwritten word recognition based on geometric decomposition Handwritten word recognition based on geometric decomposition

2006-01-30

2011-12-13

Werner, Brian (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Pattern recognition

Unconstrained handwriting

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ABSTRACT:
A method of recognizing a handwritten word of cursive script includes providing a template of previously classified words, and optically reading a handwritten word so as to form an image representation thereof comprising a bit map of pixels. The external pixel contour of the bit map is extracted and the vertical peak and minima pixel extrema on upper and lower zones respectively of this external contour are detected. Feature vectors of the vertical peak and minima pixel extrema are determined and compared to the template so as to generate a match between the handwritten word and a previously classified word. A method for classifying an image representation of a handwritten word of cursive script is also provided. Also provided is an apparatus for recognizing a handwritten word of cursive script.

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