Towards automatic recognition of fonts using genetic approach

  • M. Sarfraz*
  • , S. A. Raza
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

An algorithm has been designed that models the outlines of handprinted and electronic fonts. By capturing the input through a scanning device, the bitmapped image is converted to a more flexible format by means of a mathematical description. This in turn reflects the input font through a series of non-uniform rational B-spline segments, pieced together via an acceptable level of continuity. An optimal solution is realised by the method being applied using a genetic approach. The algorithm has been tested on a number of symbols.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Advances in Computers, Computing and Communications
PublisherWorld Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society
Pages290-295
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9608052629
StatePublished - 2002

Keywords

  • Contour
  • Font
  • Gray-level image
  • Outline
  • Significant points
  • Spline

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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