A hierarchical representation of form documents for identification and retrieval

Abstract. In this paper, we present a logical representation for form documents to be used for identification and retrieval. A hierarchical structure is proposed to represent the structure of a form by using lines and the XYtree approach. The approach is top-down and no domain knowledge such as the preprinted data or filled-in data is used. Geometrical modifications and slight variations are handled by this representation. Logically identical forms are associated to the same or similar hierarchical structure. Identification and the retrieval of similar forms are performed by computing the edit distances between the generated trees.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: IJDAR
• Authors: Pinar Duygulu, Volkan Atalay
• Keywords: Form Documents, Hierarchical Structure, IJDAR 2002, Logical Representation