Patent ID: 8208729
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: G06K,G09B

Abstract:
1. A method for automatic print digitization from text found on a plurality of pages, the method utilizing a handheld and portable device which is configured to be mechanically mounted to and removed from a portable standalone system capable of being carried by hand, the portable standalone system including a collapsible arm having a docking mechanism configured to receive the handheld and portable device, and a book plate, the method comprising: capturing a plurality of images of a plurality of pages; forming a video stream from the plurality of images; generating respective master images from the video stream, wherein the respective master images correspond to respective pages in the plurality of pages; capturing text from the respective master images; determining whether a first page in the plurality of pages has been turned to reveal a second page in the plurality of pages by comparing the text captured from the respective master images that correspond to the first page and the second page in the plurality of pages; and forming a digital text from the respective master images.