Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240265206). READING ORDER DETECTION IN A DOCUMENT simplified abstract
READING ORDER DETECTION IN A DOCUMENT
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microsoft technology licensing, llc
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READING ORDER DETECTION IN A DOCUMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240265206 titled 'READING ORDER DETECTION IN A DOCUMENT
The abstract describes a solution for reading order detection in a document by utilizing text sequence and layout information to determine the reading order of text elements more effectively and accurately.
- The computer-implemented method involves determining a text sequence and layout information in a document.
- Generating semantic feature representations based on the text sequence and layout information.
- Determining the reading order of text elements in the document based on the semantic feature representations.
- The introduction of layout information improves the characterization of the spatial layout of text elements in a document.
Potential Applications: - Document processing and analysis software - Digital publishing tools - Accessibility software for visually impaired users
Problems Solved: - Efficient reading order detection in documents with complex layouts - Improved accuracy in determining the sequence of text elements
Benefits: - Enhanced document readability - Increased efficiency in document analysis - Improved accessibility for users with visual impairments
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Document Analysis Software for Improved Reading Order Detection This technology can be utilized in various industries such as publishing, digital content creation, and accessibility software development. It can improve the efficiency and accuracy of document processing and analysis, catering to a wide range of users with different needs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this solution compare to traditional methods of reading order detection in documents? 2. What are the potential limitations of using layout information for determining reading order in documents?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in document analysis software and text layout recognition technologies to enhance the capabilities of reading order detection systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a solution for reading order detection in a document. in the solution, a computer-implemented method includes: determining a text sequence and layout information presented in a document, the text sequence comprising a plurality of text elements, the layout information indicating a spatial layout of the plurality of text elements in the document; generating a plurality of semantic feature representations corresponding to the plurality of text elements based at least on the text sequence and the layout information; and determining a reading order of the plurality of text elements in the document based on the plurality of semantic feature representations. according to the solution, the introduction of the layout information can better characterize a spatial layout manner of the text elements in a specific document, thereby determining the reading order more effectively and accurately.