A Comparative Study of Learning-based Approaches for Chinese Character Recognition

Jia Min Lim, Kian Ming Lim, Chin Poo Lee, Hui Xin Chin, Jin Kang Hoi, Joshua Jing Sheng Pong

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Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive comparison study of various learning-based approaches for Chinese Character Recognition (CCR). The study examines eight types of models that belong to the machine learning model and deep learning model categories. These models include Bagging k-Nearest Neighbor, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Bagging Decision Tree, Xception, LeNet, Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), and Visual Geometry Group 16 (VGG16). To conduct the study, a dataset of handwritten Chinese characters is collected. The dataset consists of 5,000 samples distributed across 10 classes of Chinese characters. From the experiment results, we conclude that the best-performing algorithm for the classification model is VGG16, which achieved the highest accuracy score among the eight learning-based models tested in the study. Specifically, VGG16 scored a remarkable accuracy of 99.20%, outperforming the other seven learning-based models. These findings demonstrate the potential of deep learning models, such as VGG16, to improve Chinese character recognition algorithms and enhance their accuracy and performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, ICoICT 2023
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages295-300
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350321982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, ICoICT 2023 - Melaka, Malaysia
Duration: 23 Aug 202324 Aug 2023

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on ICT Convergence
Volume2023-August
ISSN (Print)2162-1233
ISSN (Electronic)2162-1241

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, ICoICT 2023
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityMelaka
Period23/08/2324/08/23

Keywords

  • Bagging
  • Chinese Character Recognition
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • VGG16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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