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Automated method for creating templates in a forms recognition and processing system

  • US 5,317,646 A
  • Filed: 03/24/1992
  • Issued: 05/31/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for assisting creation of an electronic template in a forms recognition system, said forms recognition system having a graphical display and a pointing device, including the steps of:

  • a) scanning a master form having plural regions indicating fields wherein said fields are devoid of data, said scanning creating a master bitmap;

    b) displaying said master bitmap on said graphical display;

    c) selecting a single point within a first region with said pointing device;

    d) expanding automatically about said single point to determine coordinates of a second region which approximates said first region;

    e) storing said coordinates of said second region, said coordinates to be used in assisting creation of said electronic template; and

    f) repeating steps c through e for each of said plural regions on said master form.

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