18213978. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18213978 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that improves the accuracy of reading entered information in forms without the need for multiple form preparations.
- The apparatus includes a reading section that reads entered information from an input image or a partial image, which represents an entry column in a target form.
- It also includes a generating section that generates a new reference image by adding the partial image to a group of partial images, representing a blank entry column.
- An updating section replaces the reference image with the new reference image, allowing more accurate reading of entered information without the need for multiple form preparations.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Document processing systems
- Data entry automation
- Optical character recognition (OCR) software
- Form recognition and analysis
Problems solved by this technology:
- Eliminates the need for preparing multiple forms with different entry columns.
- Improves accuracy in reading entered information by using a new reference image that includes the actual entry column.
Benefits of this technology:
- Saves time and effort by avoiding the preparation of multiple forms.
- Increases accuracy in reading entered information, reducing errors in data processing.
- Enhances efficiency in document processing and data entry tasks.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes: a reading section that refers to a reference image to read entered information from an input image or a partial image, the reference image representing a blank entry column, the input image representing a target form that contains an entry column, the partial image representing the entry column; a generating section that refers to a group of partial images to generate a new reference image, the group of partial images having the partial image added thereto, the new reference image representing a blank entry column; and an updating section that replaces the reference image with the new reference image, in order to allow, without advance preparation of a plurality of forms, more accurate reading of the entered information having been entered in a form.
