Automatic detection and selection of a drop-out color used in conjunction with optical character recognition of preprinted forms
US5014328A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V10/143
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for separating text information from previously printed material on forms by automatically detecting and selecting the drop-out color used on a preprinted form to enhance optical character recognition of information on such forms. Using a 3-color electronic scanner, the system adjusts the filtering parameters automatically based on the form being processed.
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