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Method and system for auto-correcting perspective distortion in document images

US9171359B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2013
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/247
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Auto-correcting perspective distortion in document images is described. Line segments are identified in a distorted document image. Line segments are combined to form candidate lines. Candidate lines are grouped into a substantially horizontal group of lines and a substantially vertical group of lines. Linear equations are calculated to fit the substantially horizontal group of lines. Linear equations are calculated to fit the substantially vertical group of lines. The distorted document image is transformed based on two linear equations associated with two substantially horizontal lines and two linear equations associated with two substantially vertical lines.

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