Transformers and Language Models in Form Understanding: A Comprehensive Review of Scanned Document Analysis

arXiv:2403.04080v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive survey of research works on the topic of form understanding in the context of scanned documents. We delve into recent advancements and breakthroughs in the field, highlighting the significance of language models and transformers in solving this challenging task. Our research methodology involves an in-depth analysis of popular documents and forms of understanding of trends over the last decade, enabling us to offer valuable insights into the evolution of this …

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