It is proposed a new code for contours of plane images. This code was applied for optical character recognition of printed and handwritten characters. One can apply it to recognition of any visual images.
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EASTER improves OCR efficiency and scalability.
problem Efficient and scalable Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for machine printed and handwritten text.
method 1-D convolutional layers without recurrence, parallel training, synthetic dataset generation.
result EASTER achieves comparable performance to complex RNN models with less data and outperforms them on benchmark datasets.
Gaussian Process upsampling boosts OCR accuracy from low-res images.
problem Low-quality and downsampled image data hinders OCR accuracy.
method Gaussian Process upsampling model for improving OCR on low-resolution documents.
result Upsampling improves OCR accuracy on low-resolution images.
ChemGrapher uses deep learning to automatically convert chemical compound images into accurate graphs.
problem Automatically converting chemical compound images into accurate graphs with correct bond multiplicity and stereochemical information.
method Developed a deep neural network model for optical compound recognition, including segmentation and classification models.
result Significant error reductions in bond multiplicity and stereochemical information compared to existing tools.
Sum-product networks enhance sequence modeling with higher-order factors.
problem Modeling complex relations in sequence data with first-order models.
method Combining sum-product networks with higher-order linear-chain conditional random fields.
result Improved performance in sequence labeling tasks compared to state-of-the-art methods.
Classification of sequence data is the topic of interest for dynamic Bayesian models and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). While the former can explicitly model the temporal dependencies between class variables, the latter have a capability of learning representations. Several attempts have been made to improve perform…
dHMM improves sequential labeling by encouraging diversity.
problem Improving performance of HMM in real-world sequential labeling tasks.
method dHMM incorporates a diversity-encouraging prior over state-transition probabilities.
result dHMM outperforms state-of-the-art methods on benchmark datasets for PoS tagging and OCR.
In this paper, we tackle the problem of online semi-supervised learning (SSL). When data arrive in a stream, the dual problems of computation and data storage arise for any SSL method. We propose a fast approximate online SSL algorithm that solves for the harmonic solution on an approximate graph. We show, both empiric…
In this paper, we address the task of Optical Character Recognition(OCR) for the Telugu script. We present an end-to-end framework that segments the text image, classifies the characters and extracts lines using a language model. The segmentation is based on mathematical morphology. The classification module, which is …
DUPLE tackles cross-deployment recognition in fiber-optic perimeter security with meta-learning.
problem Cross-deployment recognition challenges in fiber-optic perimeter security due to label scarcity and distribution shifts.
method DUPLE employs statistically guided meta-learning to enhance recognition robustness across unseen deployments.
result DUPLE consistently outperforms traditional and meta-learning baselines in cross-deployment DFOS benchmarks.
FUNSD dataset tackles noisy scanned forms, offering comprehensive annotations.
problem Extracting and structuring textual content from noisy scanned documents.
method Comprehensive dataset with real, fully annotated forms, including text detection, OCR, layout analysis, and entity linking.
result First publicly available dataset for form understanding, addressing challenges in noisy scanned documents.
AI enhances pollen recognition in veterinary imaging using holographic microscopy.
problem Challenges in recognizing pollen in holographic images due to speckle noise and artifacts.
method Training YOLOv8s and MobileNetV3L on dual-modality dataset, employing WGAN-SN for synthetic data augmentation.
result GAN-based augmentation improves object detection and classification in holographic images, closing the performance gap.
We study the problem of structured prediction under test-time budget constraints. We propose a novel approach applicable to a wide range of structured prediction problems in computer vision and natural language processing. Our approach seeks to adaptively generate computationally costly features during test-time in ord…
Transfer learning does not improve character recognition performance.
problem Improving character recognition performance using transfer learning.
method Performed experiments with varying levels of similarity between source and target tasks, transferring both parameters and features.
result No significant advantage gained by transfer learning over traditional machine learning.
The difficulty of multi-class classification generally increases with the number of classes. Using data from a subset of the classes, can we predict how well a classifier will scale with an increased number of classes? Under the assumption that the classes are sampled exchangeably, and under the assumption that the cla…
Study improves pollen detection in optical and holographic images using deep learning.
problem Improving pollen detection accuracy in holographic microscopy images.
method Used YOLOv8s for detection and MobileNetV3L for classification, addressing performance gaps through dataset expansion and automated labeling.
result Significant improvement in detection and classification performance on holographic images.
Charts are an excellent way to convey patterns and trends in data, but they do not facilitate further modeling of the data or close inspection of individual data points. We present a fully automated system for extracting the numerical values of data points from images of scatter plots. We use deep learning techniques t…
SVM with local features improves human action recognition.
problem Improving human action recognition in videos.
method Local appearance and motion features extracted using CNNs, concatenated, and used with SVM for classification.
result SVM with local features outperforms previous methods on benchmark datasets.
RNN model predicts handwritten characters from accelerometer and gyroscope data.
problem Online handwritten character recognition using sensor data.
method RNN-based neural network trained on gyroscope and accelerometer data.
result High accuracy on test data, achieving character prediction.
Bayesian method improves neural net convergence for character recognition.
problem Improving convergence rate of neural network training algorithms.
method Customization of Kalman filter into Bayesian statistics for initialization of weights.
result Improved convergence rate for backpropagation training algorithm.
When digitizing a print bilingual dictionary, whether via optical character recognition or manual entry, it is inevitable that errors are introduced into the electronic version that is created. We investigate automating the process of detecting errors in an XML representation of a digitized print dictionary using a hyb…
Research designs first model for Amharic handwritten character recognition.
problem No existing model for Amharic handwritten character recognition.
method Used a convolutional neural network and applied data augmentation and multi-task learning.
result Promising results observed from the enhanced model.
Optical co-processor speeds up neural network training.
problem Expensive training costs for large neural networks.
method Direct feedback alignment, optical error projection.
result Optical co-processor trains neural networks for handwritten digit recognition.
Novel approach localizes optic disc and fovea centers efficiently.
problem Localizing optic disc and fovea centers in retinal images.
method Simultaneously process optic disc and fovea, modeling their relative geometry and appearance.
result Improves localization and recognition by incorporating object-object relations.
Handwritten Chinese Character Recognition by Convolutional Neural Network and Similarity Rankingcs.LG
Improved CNN for HCCR with new loss function and ranking method.
problem Loss of inter-class information in traditional CNN models for HCCR.
method Combining cross entropy with a new similarity ranking function (Average variance similarity) as loss function.
result New loss function (SoftMax cross entropy with Average variance similarity) achieves highest accuracy in HCCR.
Identifying the type of font (e.g., Roman, Blackletter) used in historical documents can help optical character recognition (OCR) systems produce more accurate text transcriptions. Towards this end, we present an active-learning strategy that can significantly reduce the number of labeled samples needed to train a font…
End-to-end ASR model combines word and character representation for improved performance.
problem Difficulty in training with word-level supervision due to sparsity of examples.
method Multi-task learning framework combining word and character representations.
result Improved word-error rate (WER) by interpolating between word-level and character-level models.
Many important forms of data are stored digitally in XML format. Errors can occur in the textual content of the data in the fields of the XML. Fixing these errors manually is time-consuming and expensive, especially for large amounts of data. There is increasing interest in the research, development, and use of automat…
New AI approach improves quantum device calibration by leveraging prior scientific discoveries.
problem Lack of abundant data in scientific disciplines hinders model generalizability.
method Introduces a new machine learning approach that combines prior scientific knowledge with data.
result Accuracy in predicting quantum device energy spectrum surpasses current state-of-the-art by over 20%.
Machine learning improves cybersecurity by learning from data.
problem Designing effective detection algorithms for cyber threats.
method Machine learning algorithms to learn from security data.
result ML algorithms can improve threat hunting and remediation.
New method uses LLMs to extract financial insights from Q&A sections of reports.
problem Scalability and accuracy issues in extracting valuable insights from financial report Q&A sections.
method Combines retrieval-augmented generation technique with metadata.
result Empirically demonstrates superior performance of the proposed method.
Improved heart rate and activity recognition with low-power wrist sensors.
problem Challenges in battery life, cost, and sensor performance in wrist-worn sensing applications.
method Used photoplethysmography (PPG) for heart rate and activity recognition, applying transfer learning and CNNs.
result Low sampling frequencies (5 Hz and 10 Hz) achieved good performance in heart rate and activity recognition.
Hybrid AI and rule-based framework de-identifies medical imaging data.
problem De-identifying medical imaging data to protect PHI and PII.
method Combines rule-based and AI techniques with uncertainty quantification.
result Robust performance across benchmark datasets and regulatory standards.
The paper approaches the task of handwritten text recognition (HTR) with attentional encoder-decoder networks trained on sequences of characters, rather than words. We experiment on lines of text from popular handwriting datasets and compare different activation functions for the attention mechanism used for aligning i…
In this paper, we show an approach to build deep learning algorithms for recognizing signals in distributed fiber optic monitoring and security systems for long perimeters. Synthesizing such detection algorithms poses a non-trivial research and development challenge, because these systems face stringent error (type I a…
High-performance neural network training on a cluster of Pentium III processors.
problem Extremely computationally intensive neural network training.
method Distributed training on a Linux-based cluster of Pentium III processors.
result 1.73 million parameter neural network trained at 163.3 GFLOPS/s.
The paper presents a recognition system for Pashto letters using KNN and ANN.
problem Challenging handwritten character recognition, especially for Pashto letters.
method Designed a database of 4488 images, used zoning feature extractor, KNN, and ANN classifiers.
result Achieved overall classification accuracy of 70.05% using KNN and 72% using ANN.
A tailored HTR system improves CER to 0.015 for medieval Latin.
problem Digitizing handwritten medieval Latin records for a low-resource language.
method End-to-end pipeline using image segmentation and transformer-based models with extensive data augmentation.
result Best-performing setup achieved CER of 0.015, superior to commercial models.
Quantum-enhanced barcode decoding and pattern recognition outperforms classical methods.
problem Improving barcode decoding and pattern recognition using quantum entanglement.
method Quantum hypothesis testing applied to barcode decoding and pattern recognition using entangled quantum sources and measurements.
result Quantum-enhanced methods outperform classical coherent-state strategies for barcode data decoding and classification.
The finding that very large networks can be trained efficiently and reliably has led to a paradigm shift in computer vision from engineered solutions to learning formulations. As a result, the research challenge shifts from devising algorithms to creating suitable and abundant training data for supervised learning. How…
New AI algorithm improves multi-layer optical film design efficiency.
problem Traditional algorithms converge to local optima, limiting global optimal solutions.
method Deep Q-learning for global optimal multi-layer optical film design.
result Deep Q-learning model converges global optimum of optical thin film structure.
This paper presents a novel kernel-based generative classifier which is defined in a distortion subspace using polynomial series expansion, named Kernel-Distortion (KD) classifier. An iterative kernel selection algorithm is developed to steadily improve classification performance by repeatedly removing and adding kerne…
We develop a Chern character map for twisted equivariant non-abelian cohomology.
problem Understanding non-abelian cohomology theories and their applications.
method General construction of the Chern character map for twisted equivariant non-abelian cohomology.
result Illustrated the construction by computing the equivariant Sullivan model of Cohomotopy.
AV-ASR system improves speech recognition with visual context.
problem Improving speech recognition accuracy with visual information.
method Transformer-based architecture with multiresolution and multimodal training.
result Multiresolution training speeds up convergence and improves WER by 18%.
HW2MP-GAN tackles ancient handwritten text recognition.
problem Automatic text recognition from ancient handwritten records.
method Conditional Generative Adversarial Network (HW2MP-GAN) with Sliced Wasserstein distance and U-Net architectures.
result HW2MP-GAN outperforms state-of-the-art models in image-to-image translation and handwritten recognition.
Open problems in billiards and optics from a workshop.
problem Open problems in billiards and geometric optics.
method Collection of open problems from a workshop.
result No specific key result mentioned; collection of problems.
Complex optical vortex knotsmath.GT
New method generates optical vortices in any knot shape.
problem Generating optical vortices in complex shapes beyond simple knots.
method Mathematical construction and experimental verification.
result Complex optical fields can form any knot shape.
Paper proposes a method to maintain ASR performance on new tasks without forgetting old ones.
problem Mitigating forgetting in ASR models when learning new tasks.
method A novel explainability-based knowledge distillation combined with response-based knowledge distillation.
result Our method outperforms existing ones in mitigating forgetting on multi-stage sequential training tasks.