1. Manuscript Transcription Assistant Enables scholars to transcribe ancient manuscripts

2. 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 APPLICATION DETAILS

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

4. Operates like Microsoft Word Additional tools: special abbreviation symbols, interline text, special characters, customizable page layouts On-line transcription Help Manuscript Transcription Assistant WORD-PROCESSING WINDOW

5. 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 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PHASES

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

7. Prof. Stanley Selkow (CS) - x 5449 - sms@wpi.edu Prof. Fabio Carrera (IGSD) - x6059 - carrera@wpi.edu Start of MQP: Term A2000? Manuscript Transcription Assistant CONTACT INFORMATION