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System and method for enhancing the legibility of images

US9269126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2013
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are described for enhancing readability of scanned document images by operating on each document individually. Via principle component analysis, edge detection and local color contrast computation, an automated method removes image background noise and improves sharpness of the scripts and characters.

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