Conversion of paper-based technical manuals to interactive electronic technical manuals

Mu-Hsing Kuo

doi:10.1117/12.373495

22 December 1999 Conversion of paper-based technical manuals to interactive electronic technical manuals

Mu-Hsing Kuo

Proceedings Volume 3967, Document Recognition and Retrieval VII; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.373495
Event: Electronic Imaging, 2000, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

An IETM is intended to be the functional equivalent of a paper-based Technical Manual (TM), and in most cases a total replacement for paper manual. In this paper, we will describe some of document image understanding technologies applied to the conversion of paper-based TMs to IETMs. Using these advanced technologies allow us to convert paper-based TMs to class 1/2 IETMs. However, these were not sufficient for an automated integrated logistics support system in the ROC Department of Defense. An advanced IETM system is therefore required. Such class 4/5 like IETM system could provide intelligent display of information and other user applications such as diagnostics, intelligent design and manufacturing, or computer-managed training. The author has developed some of the advanced functions, and examples will be shown to demonstrate the new aspect of IETMs.

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Mu-Hsing Kuo "Conversion of paper-based technical manuals to interactive electronic technical manuals", Proc. SPIE 3967, Document Recognition and Retrieval VII, (22 December 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.373495

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