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Method for detecting inverted text images on a digital scanning device

US6574375B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1996
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2016

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

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting proper page orientation of a scanned document image. The document is subdivided into a series of word boxes. The number of ascending and descending text characters within the word can then be compared with the number expected for a properly oriented document to verify page orientation.

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