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5. Selecting a restoration technique to minimize OCR error

Author

Cannon, Mike, Fugate, Mike, Hush, Don R., and Scovel, Clint

Subjects
ASCII -- Research, Business, Computers, Electronics, Electronics and electrical industries
Abstract

This paper introduces a learning problem related to the task of converting printed documents to ASCII text files. The goal of the learning procedure is to produce a function that maps documents to restoration techniques in such a way that on average the restored documents have minimum optical character recognition error. We derive a general form for the optimal function and use it to motivate the development of a nonparametric method based on nearest neighbors. We also develop a direct method of solution based on empirical error minimization for which we prove a finite sample bound on estimation error that is independent of distribution. We show that this empirical error minimization problem is an extension of the empirical optimization problem for traditional M-class classification with general loss function and prove computational hardness for this problem. We then derive a simple iterative algorithm called generalized multiclass ratchet (GMR) and prove that it produces an optimal function asymptotically (with probability 1). To obtain the GMR algorithm we introduce a new data map that extends Kesler's construction for the multiclass problem (see, e.g., [5, p. 266]) and then apply an algorithm called Ratchet to this mapped data, where Ratchet is a modification of the Pocket algorithm [6]. Finally, we apply these methods to a collection of documents and report on the experimental results. Index Terms--Empirical error minimization, estimation error bounds, multiclass classification, optical character recognition (OCR), perceptron algorithm, Pocket algorithm.

Published
2003

8. 2001 Outlook for Louisiana's Agriculture

Author

Barnett, John, Boudreaux, James E., Cannon, Mike, Dunn, Michael A., Gauthier, Wayne M., Giesler, G. Grant, Gillespie, Jeffrey M., Guidry, Kurt M., Hinson, Roger A., Johnson, Gene, Lavergne, Theresia, Legendre, Benjamin L., Lutz, Greg, Morrison, Walter, Owings, Allen, Paxton, Kenneth W., Reed, Don, Saichuck, John, Salassi, Michael E., Schupp, Alvin R., Twidwell, Ed, and Wegenhoft, Ken

Subjects
Farm Management
Abstract

With an ever-changing production and marketing environment, agricultural producers are faced with a number of difficult decisions. This publication provides Louisiana's agricultural producers with a view of the potential marketing and production environment they are likely to face in 2001. It is hoped that the information provided in this publication can help producers as they make their farm management and production plans for 2001.

Published
2001

9. Miss the demand cycle, and you lose: the ability to flexibly respond to unpredictable customer demand, and do so in the required time frame, is key to success in today's global arena

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
Logistics -- Management, Labor costs -- Reports, Company business management, Business, Business, general
Abstract

For years, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been laser-focused on lowering their product manufacturing labor costs. This emphasis has led some companies to conclude that China is the de facto [...]

Published
2006

10. Staged combustion of air-blown biomass gasification gas in gas turbines:a kinetic modelling study of nitrogen oxide control

Author

Kilpinen, Pia, Coda Zabetta, E., Hupa, Mikko, Ståhl, Krister, Leppälahti, Jukka, Cannon, Mike, and Nieminen, Jorma

Subjects
gasification
Abstract

Detailed chemical kinetic modelling has been used to study the formation of nitrogen oxides at gas turbine combustion chamber conditions. A biomass-derived gasification gas from an air-blown IGCC plant has been used as fuel. The aim has been to give guidance of operating conditions in the gas turbine combustion chamber that lead to minimum NOx emissions when an air staging technique is applied. The sensitivity of NOx formation to various operating and mixing parameters is illustrated. The work belongs to a larger international project partly funded by the European Commission through its Joule Programme.

Published
1998

12. Great Guys: the exhibit in the closet

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
Photography -- Exhibitions -- Personal narratives, Photographers -- Personal narratives -- Exhibitions, Arts, visual and performing, Exhibitions, Personal narratives
Abstract

Those of us who have made exhibition prints for any length of time at all have a backlog of quality images. Most of these are prize-winning pictures. What to do [...]

Published
1995

16. Inbox.

Author

Wen Yong, Ko, Patricia, Pechdimaldji, Stephan, Braybrooks, Derek, Turner, Graham, Roy, Bikash, Schwalbe, Randall, Turchi, Gerry, Hillesheim, Steven J., Hanley, Mark, McDonald, Ryan, Gibb, Mark, Tackett, H. Ann, Robinson, Mike, Milholland, Robert, Orona, Ben, Martineau, Lynne, Berg, Jeremy M., Cannon, Mike, and Morais, Pedro

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, ARMENIAN massacres, BREAST cancer, MYANMAR politics & government
Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Honesty is the Best Policy," about the Armenian genocide, by Samantha Power in the October 29, 2007 issue, the article about Burma's military regime in the October 22, 2007 issue and the cover story on breast cancer in the October 15, 2007 issue.

Published
2007

17. Evaluating the Dan La Botz Senate Campaign The Buckeye Socialist Alternative.

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
*SOCIALISM & society, *POLITICAL campaigns, *SOCIALIST parties, *RADICALS
Abstract

The article examines the significance of the senatorial campaign of Dan La Botz from the Socialist Party in Ohio. It states that the Dan La Botz Socialist for Senate campaign has served as a catalyst in the unity of the leftists in the state that brings forth social organizations and movements. It mentions that the La Botz' campaign also covered radical and progressive student groups in the state. La Botz says that the campaign highlights socialist movement opportunities.

Published
2011

18. 10 HeLPFUL Tips For a Long successFul Air Force career.

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
*CAREER development, *MILITARY personnel conduct of life, *MILITARY ethics, *ARMED Forces, *VOCATIONAL guidance, *MILITARY regulations, *WORK values
Abstract

The article offers information on having a long successful career in the U.S. Air Force. The author says that to have a successful Air Force career, one should never be a sloppy drunk and should never do illegal drugs. Furthermore, one should strive to get along in the workplace and treat everyone with respect.

Published
2010

19. Yes, Sarawak is open for business events.

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions, MARKETING strategy
Abstract

The article reports on launch of Sarawak Convention Bureau in Malaysia for hosting business events which includes use of marketing strategies for gaining clients from Australia and Peninsular Malaysia, appointment of a project liaison director and growth in the business events sector.

Published
2015

20. The exhibit in the closet.

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
*PHOTOGRAPHY
Abstract

Presents the author's experience with photography. Interest in photography for over five decades; Admiration for photographer Yousuf Karsh and his autobiography `In Search of Greatness.' INSET: Untitled (description of Mike Cannon)..

Published
1995

21. Sweet Smell of Success.

Author

Cannon, Mike and Suder, David

Subjects
CONTRACTORS, WALLS, CEILINGS
Abstract

The article features specialty contractor KHS&S. The said company started in Florida in 1984 as a specialty wall and ceiling contractor. As of April 2012, the company is ranked the 2nd largest specialty contractor, has already completed international projects, and has worked multiple projects for Disney, Busch Gardens, and Universal Studios. The company also integrates its services with other building trades such as MEP contractors, electricians, and plumbers depending on the work scope.

Published
2012

22. 2 New Editors Join ASHA Journals.

Author

Cannon, Mike

Subjects
*EDITORS, *SERIAL publications, *HEALTH occupations school faculty
Abstract

The article announces that periodical editors Larry Humes and Jody Kreiman have joined the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) journals in 2012.

Published
2012

23. Comparing scrubbing technologies

Author

Cannon, Mike, Heydorn, James, Milligan, Darrell, and Vaith, Kartik

Subjects
ODOR control, SEWAGE disposal plants, TECHNOLOGY
Published
1996

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