Offline grammar-based recognition of handwritten sentences

This paper proposes a sequential coupling of a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) recognizer for offline handwritten English sentences with a probabilistic bottom-up chart parser using Stochastic Context-Free Grammars (SCFG) extracted from a text corpus. Based on extensive experiments, we conclude that syntax analysis helps to improve recognition rates significantly.

Transcript : Regional Public Meetings on the Resource conservation and recovery act of 1976, February 28 and March 1, 1977, Pittsburgh, Pa., [proceedings] ... transcribed by the official reporter, with handwritten corrections by the Office of Solid Waste.

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Transcript : Regional Public Meetings on the Resource conservation and recovery act of 1976, February 15 and 16, 1977, Kansas City, Mo., [proceedings] ... transcribed by the official reporter, with handwritten corrections by the Office of Solid Waste.

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Hausdorff Distances for Searching in Binary Text Images

This work has been partially supported by Grant No. DO 02-275, 16.12.2008, Bulgarian NSF, Ministry of Education and Science.