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From: joshi@wuche2.wustl.edu (Amol Joshi)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Extracting objects from bitmaps
Keywords: CAD
Message-ID: <1990Mar2.215036.28915@wuche2.wustl.edu>
Date: 2 Mar 90 21:50:36 GMT
Reply-To: joshi@wuche2.wustl.edu ()
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
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i am currently investigating prior research done in the
area of extracting meaningful objects from bitmaps. is there
any PD software (prototype is just fine) that allows one to
extract simple geometric objects like line, rectangles from
bitmaps? i know that a company by name `CAD Research' offers 
a service to convert blue-prints into AUTOCAD format. they
claim that they use sophisticated AI techniques to get almost
100% accuracy.

well, i would be happy to if i can get any info on:
	1. research papers published in this area or
	2. any PD prototypical systems or
	3. name/address of any commercial outfit  other than the
	   one mentioned above that would offer such services.

i don't know if this issue is of general interest and/or has
been discussed in this newsgroup recently (yes, i am one of
those recent subscribers!). if it has indeed been discussed,
please email your replies. 

thanx a bunch...

:amol
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Amol Joshi                         | joshi@wuche2.wustl.edu
Department of Chemical Engineering |
Washington University in St. Louis.|