Affiliation:
1. College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait
2. College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait
3. Booking Holdings Inc., 1000 BP Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Abstract
Document image retrieval (DIR) systems simplify access to digital data within printed documents by capturing images. These systems act as bridges between print and digital realms, with demand in organizations handling both formats. In education, students use DIR to access online materials, clarify topics, and find solutions in printed textbooks by photographing content with their phones. DIR excels in handling complex figures and formulas. We propose using ensembles of DIR systems instead of single-feature models to enhance DIR’s efficacy. We introduce “Vote-Based DIR” and “The Strong Decision-Based DIR”. These ensembles combine various techniques, like optical code reading, spatial analysis, and image features, improving document retrieval. Our study, using a dataset of university exam preparation materials, shows that ensemble DIR systems outperform individual ones, promising better accuracy and efficiency in digitizing printed content, which is especially beneficial in education.
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science