Reading Device Shortcut Read Mode Document Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reading machines for impaired individuals are inefficient in navigating and extracting specific information from documents, as they lack a user-friendly method to identify and read only the desired portions of text-containing documents.
Innovation Solution
A reading device with a shortcut read mode that allows users to select the document type, using OCR and TTS modules, templates, and filters to efficiently identify and read target information from documents, such as invoices or food package labels, by organizing text into predefined fields and using characterization and filtering processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the reading device reads the entire document sequentially, then all information is provided to the user, but the time required to obtain specific information increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary characterization of the document structure by analyzing layout, headings, and formatting elements before the user requests specific information. This pre-processing creates an organized representation of the document that enables rapid retrieval of specific sections without sequential reading, thus reducing time loss while maintaining information completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The document is segmented into logical sections based on characterization data such as headings, formatting, and structural elements. This segmentation allows the system to divide the complete document into manageable parts that can be accessed independently, enabling users to obtain specific information quickly without reading the entire document while still ensuring all information remains available when needed.
2Loss of information
If the reading device provides all text content to the user, then complete information is available, but the complexity of navigating and finding relevant information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary organization of document content by analyzing structural elements such as headings, subheadings, and formatting during the characterization phase. This pre-organization creates a navigable structure that presents information in a logical hierarchy, making it easier for users to locate relevant content without being overwhelmed by the complexity of raw text navigation, while maintaining complete information availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The document content is segmented into logical sections based on structural analysis, with each section clearly delineated and labeled. This segmentation transforms the monolithic text into organized, navigable units that users can easily navigate through, reducing the operational complexity of finding relevant information while ensuring all information remains accessible.
3Ease of operation
If the reading device uses generic reading mode for all documents, then the device is simple to operate, but the ability to efficiently extract specific information from different document types decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a universal characterization process that automatically adapts to different document types by analyzing structural patterns, formatting, and content characteristics. This multi-functional approach allows the device to maintain simple operation for all users while efficiently extracting specific information from various document types such as invoices, resumes, and technical documents, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and extraction efficiency.
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AI summary
In some embodiments, a reading device is provided with a shortcut read mode in which a user can instruct the reading device of the type of document (e.g., invoice, package label, newspaper, etc.) that is to be read so that the device can more efficiently find and read back to the user desired (target) information from the document.