Line Segmentation

Line segmentation is the process of dividing a scanned or digital image of text into individual lines. This step is crucial in optical character recognition (OCR) because it helps computers identify and analyze each line separately. The process involves detecting areas of the image that contain text lines, distinguishing them from margins, spaces, or other elements. Proper line segmentation ensures that subsequent steps, like character recognition, can be performed accurately. Essentially, it transforms a continuous block of text into manageable, organized lines, facilitating easier and more precise extraction of the written content.