A Survey of Manuscripts Digitization to Restoration using Image Processing

Lalit Prakash Saxena*
Applied Research Section, Combo Consultancy, Obra, Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Periodicity:September - November'2019
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jpr.6.3.17302

Abstract

As of today, the physical condition of the manuscripts, most of them from ancient period, is deteriorating, creating issues in probable digitization and effective restoration procedures. A systematic approach in digitization and manuscripts restoration is going on, which involves image processing (mainly the acquisition) methods as a preventive measure. This paper presents a concise survey of classical and recent manuscript image processing methods. These documents have physical degradation, which prefers photographs rather than scanning, that may lead to further deterioration. This paper discusses the methodology, contributions, advantages, and disadvantages of the reviewed methods. Further, it also highlights the challenging problems in manuscripts image processing with the scope of future enhancements. The objective of this survey is to help researchers working in the domain of image processing, irrespective of the application areas.

Keywords

Manuscripts, Degradation, Image processing, Digitization, Restoration.

How to Cite this Article?

Saxena, L. P. (2019). A Survey of Manuscripts Digitization to Restoration using Image Processing. i-manager’s Journal on Pattern Recognition, 6(3), 27-36. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpr.6.3.17302

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