Abstract: Methods and system for processing document images in OCR systems, particularly for selecting a proper file name for a recognized document. The method comprises generating at least one document type hypothesis for the document; verifying each document type hypothesis; selecting a best document type hypothesis and saving the document with a proper name based on the best type hypothesis and unique features. The method further includes determining a logical structure of a document and selecting a best document model hypothesis that has the best degree of correspondence with the selected best block hypotheses for the document. On the basis of the best document model hypothesis the text document reflecting the logical structure of the source document in extended computer-editable format is formed and saved with a proper file name.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method to process an input image into a final image which is enhanced or improved. In accordance with the method, the input image is split into a plurality of layers. Each layer comprises objects of a single type. Each layer is for objects of a different type. Each layer is then processed separately to improve or enhance the quality of the objects therein. The final image is produced by integrating or synthesizing the plurality of layers. Apparatus to implement the method is also disclosed.