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Image processing apparatus and method, and computer-readable memory

US6668101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1999
Grant dateDec 23, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/2504
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input image is converted into an image in a predetermined format. An optimal character recognition resolution determination unit determines, using the converted image, an optimal resolution to be used upon executing character recognition of the input image. A character recognition circuit executes character recognition of the input image on the basis of the determination result. An output circuit outputs the recognition result.

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