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ChallengeUpdated on 27 January 2026

Image enhancement transformer model for higher accuracy rates in character recognition

CVC, Head of Tech Transfer and Industry Partnerships at CVC (Computer Vision Center)

BARCELONA, Spain

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The advancements in image enhancement through deep learning techniques have significant implications for the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) industry. By producing cleaner and more readable images, the document image enhancement process facilitates OCR systems in their ability to accurately recognise and convert text from images into editable and searchable digital formats. These enhanced images reduce the noise and imperfections that OCR algorithms must contend with, ultimately leading to higher accuracy rates in character recognition.

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