Line Separation for Complex Document Images Using Fuzzy Runlength

A new text line location and separation algorithm for complex handwritten documents is proposed. The algorithm is based on the application of a fuzzy directional runlength. The proposed technique was tested on a variety of complex handwritten document images including postal parcel images and historical handwritten documents such as Newton's and Galileo's manuscripts. A preliminary testing showed a successful rate of 93% of the test set.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: DIAL
• Authors: Zhixin Shi, Venu Govindaraju
• Keywords: Complex Handwritten Document, DIAL 2004, Handwritten Document Images, Historical Handwritten Documents, Image Analysis