Title :
Automatic lettering of cadastral maps
Author :
Consorti, V. ; Cordella, L.P. ; Iaccarino, M.
Author_Institution :
IBM SEMEA Sci. & Tech. Solution Center, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
A system for the automatic placement of names on cadastral maps, using a method which, because of its generality, can be easily applied to other types of maps is presented. The method is based on a robust algorithm that, after having detected character strings on the original paper map, encases them with rectangles, and searches for the most convenient location where to place such rectangles on the computer version of the map. The system is part of an operative package working to feed the GIS of the Italian Land Register by means of the automatic interpretation of cadastral maps. Results obtained on a sample set of more than 100 maps are reported
Keywords :
cartography; geographic information systems; word processing; GIS; Italian Land Register; automatic interpretation; automatic lettering; automatic placement; cadastral maps; character strings; computer version; paper map; robust algorithm; Computer graphics; Databases; Feeds; Guidelines; Image converters; Labeling; Modems; Packaging; Registers; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
Document Analysis and Recognition, 1993., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tsukuba Science City
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-4960-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICDAR.1993.395766
