1. Manuscript Transcription Assistant
Enables scholars to transcribe ancient manuscripts

2. 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)

3. Manuscript Transcription Assistant
IMAGE WINDOW
Development Tool: Leadtools for VB
Functions: Image Enhancements, TWAIN, Import/Export
Assisted word-boundary and end-of-line recognition

4. 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

5. 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

6. Manuscript Transcription Assistant
ADVANCED FEATURES
Customizable layouts
Large system for State Archives
Handwriting learning

7. Manuscript Transcription Assistant
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof. Stanley Selkow (CS) - x
Prof. Fabio Carrera (IGSD) - x
Start of MQP: Term A2000?