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Method of automatically extracting information of a predefined type from a document

US11367297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2020
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and system of automatically extracting information of a predefined type from a document is provided. The method comprises using an object detection algorithm to identify at least one segment of the document that is likely to comprise the information of the predefined type. The method further comprises building at least one bounding box corresponding to the at least one segment and if the bounding box is likely to comprise the information of the predefined type extracting the information comprised by the bounding box from the at least one bounding box.

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