Apparatus and method for recognizing characters using a camera
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1. A method for recognizing characters of an image captured using a camera in a mobile terminal, comprising:
- capturing, by the camera, an image of a signboard;
extracting a text area from the captured image;
recognizing characters from the extracted text area;
generating at least one text by combining the recognized characters;
comparing the at least one text with at least one store name within a predetermined range; and
outputting a comparison result.
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Abstract
A method is provided for recognizing characters of an image captured using a camera in a mobile terminal. The camera captures an image of a signboard. A text area is extracted from the captured image. Characters are recognized from the extracted text area. At least one text is generated by combining the recognized characters. The at least one text is compared with at least one store name within a predetermined range. A comparison result is output.
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1. A method for recognizing characters of an image captured using a camera in a mobile terminal, comprising:
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capturing, by the camera, an image of a signboard; extracting a text area from the captured image; recognizing characters from the extracted text area; generating at least one text by combining the recognized characters; comparing the at least one text with at least one store name within a predetermined range; and outputting a comparison result. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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