Manuscript Transcription Assistant Enables scholars to transcribe ancient manuscripts
Manuscript Transcription Assistant APPLICATION DETAILS Preferred Development Platform: Visual Basic 2 Windows: Manuscript Image + Word Processor Word Processor window based on Microsoft Word Manuscript Image in Visible and UV light (ECE MQP)
Manuscript Transcription Assistant IMAGE WINDOW Development Tool: Leadtools for VB Functions: Image Enhancements, TWAIN, Import/Export Assisted word-boundary and end-of-line recognition
Manuscript Transcription Assistant WORD-PROCESSING WINDOW Operates like Microsoft Word Additional tools: special abbreviation symbols, interline text, special characters, customizable page layouts On-line transcription Help
Manuscript Transcription Assistant APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PHASES 1) Project file management 2) Project Metadata (manuscript info, transcription info, etc.) 3) Image Enhancements 4) Word-boundary and end-of-line determination 5) Word-Processor Add-ons 6) Export to standard formats (e.g. Saragoza) 7) On-line Help 8) Advanced features
Manuscript Transcription Assistant ADVANCED FEATURES Customizable layouts Large system for State Archives Handwriting learning
Manuscript Transcription Assistant CONTACT INFORMATION Prof. Stanley Selkow (CS) - x 5449 - sms@wpi.edu Prof. Fabio Carrera (IGSD) - x6059 - carrera@wpi.edu Start of MQP: Term A2000?