Efficient Optical Character Recognition through Radial Basis Function
Emily A. Carter, Liam Wilson, Sophie Thompson · Optimizations in Applied Machine Learning · 2025
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a crucial technology for converting images of text into editable and searchable data. The increasing demand for efficient OCR systems in various fields, such as document digitization and text mining, highlights the significance of optimizing OCR processes. However, existing OCR methods often face challenges in accurately recognizing characters from distorted or low-quality images, limiting their practical applicability. In this context, this paper proposes a novel approach for efficient OCR based on Radial Basis Function (RBF) networks. By leveraging the capabilities of RBF networks in nonlinear mapping and pattern recognition, our method aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of character recognition tasks. The innovative framework introduced in this study combines the robustness of RBF networks with advanced image processing techniques to improve OCR performance, particularly in challenging image conditions. This research contributes to the optimization of OCR systems, offering a promising solution for enhancing the effectiveness of character recognition processes in real-world applications.