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Method and apparatus for classifying elements of a document

US8056001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2003
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/1275
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of classifying elements of a document includes receiving a file defining a document having at least one page and a plurality of elements. Each selected element is classified into one of a plurality of categories based on at least one of the element type, location, size (area, height, or width), or recurrence throughout the document.

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