Retrieval of Rashi semi-cursive handwriting via fuzzy logic

Eran Gur, Zeev Zalevsky

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Abstract

Text recognition and retrieval is a well known problem. Automated optical character recognition (OCR) tools do not supply a complete solution and in most cases human inspection is required. In this paper the authors suggest a novel text recognition algorithm based on usage of fuzzy logic rules relying on statistical data of the analyzed font. The new approach combines letter statistics and correlation coefficients in a set of fuzzy based rules, enabling the recognition of distorted letters that may not be retrieved otherwise. The authors focused on Rashi fonts associated with commentaries of the Bible that are actually handwritten calligraphy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 13th International Conference on Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition, ICFHR 2012
Pages354-359
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event13th International Conference on Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition, ICFHR 2012 - Bari, Italy
Duration: 18 Sep 201220 Sep 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Workshop on Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition, IWFHR

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition, ICFHR 2012
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period18/09/1220/09/12

Keywords

  • Character recognition
  • Document analysis systems
  • Fuzzy logic

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Software
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

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