SYNTHETIC DATA SET GENERATION

SCHEME FOR HANDWRITTEN CONTENT

EXTRACTION FROM FINANCIAL
DOCUMENT
A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

ADITYA AGARWAL(7th sem) 2101020005

ANISH KUMAR(7th sem) 2101020014
ANURAG KUMAR(7th sem) 2101020023
SAURAV KUMAR(7th sem) 2101020038

In partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

C.V. RAMAN GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

BHUBNESWAR- ODISHA -752054

NOVEMBER 2024

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BHUBANESWAR-ODISHA-752054

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report Synthetic Data Set Generation Scheme
for Handwritten Content Extraction from Financial Document is a 7th
Semester bonafide work submitted by ADITYA AGRAWAL, RegistrationNo.-
2101020005, ANISH KUMAR, Registration No.-2101020014, ANURAG
KUMAR, Registration No.-2101020023, SAURAV KUMAR, Registration No.-
2101020038, CGU-Odisha, Bhubaneswar who carried out the project under

my supervision.

Dr. Monalisha Mishra Dr. Prabhat Dansena

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
Department of Computer Science & Assistant Professor, Department of
Engineering Computer Science & Engineering

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Generation Scheme for Handwritten Content Extraction from Financial
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the purpose it has been submitted.

SUPERVISOR

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 DECLARATION

We declare that this project report titled Synthetic Data Set Generation Scheme for
Handwritten Content Extraction from Financial Document submitted in partial
fulfillment of the degree of B. Tech in (Computer Science and Engineering) is a
record of original work carried out by me under the supervision of Dr Prabhat
Dansena, and has not formed the basis for the award of any other degree or diploma,
in this or any other Institution or University. In keeping with the ethical practice in
reporting scientific information, due acknowledgements have been made whereverthe
findings of others have been cited.

Aditya Agarwal 2101020005

Anish Kumar 2101020014
Anurag Kumar 2101020023
Saurav Kumar 2101020038
Bhubaneswar – 752054
21/11/2024

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to articulate our deep gratitude to our project guide Dr. Prabhat
Dansena, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department,
who has always been source of motivation and firm support for carrying out the project.
We would also like to convey our sincerest gratitude and indebtedness to all other
faculty members and staff of Department of Computer Science and Engineering, who
bestowed their great effort and guidance at appropriate times without it would have been
very difficult on our project work.
An assemblage of this nature could never have been attempted with our reference to
and inspiration from the works of others whose details are mentioned in the references
section. We acknowledge our indebtedness to all of them. Further, we would like to
express our feeling towards our parents and God who directly or indirectly encouraged
and motivated us during assertion.

STUDENT’S NAME REG. NO

Aditya Agrawal 2101020005

Anish Kumar 2101020014

Saurav Kumar 2101020038

Anurag Kumar 2101020023

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE NO
BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE ii
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL iii
DECLARATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
ABSTRACT vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
1. INTRODUCTION 01-02
1.1 Handwritten Content Extraction 01
1.2 Problem Statement 01
1.3 Objective 01
1.4 Solution 02
2. RESEARCH OVERVIEW
2.1 Literature Survey 03
3. METHODOLOGY 04
3.1 Dataset Preparation 04
3.1.1 Description of Dataset 05
3.1.2 Scanning and Preprocessing 06
3.1.3 Background Removal 06
3.2 Implementation of Model 07
3.2.1 Document Template Creation 07
3.2.2 Synthetic Dataset Creation 08
3.2.3 Text Drawing Function 09-10
3.3 Block Diagram 11
4. RESULTS 12
5. CONCLUSION 13
6. REFERENCES 14

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 ABSTRACT

The Synthetic Data Set Generation Scheme for Handwritten Content Extraction
from Financial Documents offers a novel approach to address limitations of real
data scarcity, privacy concerns, and variability in handwriting styles. Financial
documents, including invoices, receipts, and checks, often contain sensitive
information, limiting availability for training machine learning models.

By leveraging techniques such as generative models and data augmentation, this

scheme produces synthetic datasets that mimic real-world complexities, including
variations in handwriting, ink types, paper textures, and formatting. These datasets
improve accuracy and adaptability of handwriting recognition systems while
ensuring privacy.

Ultimately, the scheme advances financial document processing by providing

scalable, customizable datasets that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability
to real-world challenges.

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE TITLE PAGE NUMBER

1 Synthetic Generated Data-I 8

2 Synthetic Generated Data-II 8

3 Handwritten Text Generation 10

Function
4 Block Diagram 11

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 LIST OF TABLES

FIGURE TITLE PAGE NUMBER

1 Existing Techniques in Handwritten Content 3
Extraction

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 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Handwritten Content Extraction

Handwritten content extraction refers to the process of recognizing, interpreting, and digitizing
handwritten text from scanned or photographed documents. This technology is essential in
automating workflows, especially in industries dealing with financial documents such as
invoices, checks, and receipts [1]. By converting handwritten information into digital formats,
organizations can streamline their processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency.

However, several challenges hinder effective handwritten content extraction. One significant
issue is the variability in handwriting styles [2]. Differences in cursive, print, or mixed writing
styles introduce inconsistencies that make it difficult for machine learning models to generalize
across datasets. Moreover, the diverse layouts and structures of financial documents add further
complexity to text recognition tasks, as the same type of information can appear in different
formats across documents.

1.2 Problem Statement

The extraction of handwritten content from financial documents presents significant technical
and logistical challenges. One of the primary issues is data scarcity, as access to real-world
financial documents is often limited due to privacy laws, confidentiality agreements, and the high
cost of manual data collection [3]. Additionally, the annotation of datasets requires extensive
labelling, which is not only labor-intensive but also prone to errors [4]. Further complicating the
development of reliable models. Another challenge lies in the diversity of handwriting styles,
as wide variations in cursive, print, and mixed handwriting significantly reduce the effectiveness
of traditional OCR models [5].

1.3 Objective
The objectives of this project are to:

 Develop Synthetic Data Generation Techniques: Create diverse and realistic synthetic
datasets by simulating a variety of handwriting styles, ink

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 types, and paper textures using generative models [1, 5].

 Enhance Handwriting Recognition Models: Utilize the generated synthetic

datasets to train machine learning algorithms, improving the accuracy and
efficiency of handwritten content extraction [6].

 Improve Generalization Across Scenarios: Ensure that the models perform

effectively on unseen real-world data, adapting to a wide range of handwriting
styles and document layoutswithout losing accuracy [4].

 Ensure Data Privacy: Address privacy concerns by generating synthetic data that
replicatesthe characteristics of real data, eliminating the need for sensitive, real-
world documents in the training process [7].

1.4 Solution
To address the challenges associated with handwritten content extraction, this
project proposesa synthetic data generation scheme as an innovative solution. The
core idea is to create realistic, scalable, and diverse datasets that replicate the
complexity and variability of real- world handwritten financial documents.

This approach eliminates the dependency on real-world financial documents,

effectively addressing data scarcity and privacy concerns. The use of generative
adversarial networks (GANs) and data augmentation techniques allows for the
creation of handwritten text overlays on templates of financial documents such as
invoices, checks, and receipts.

Additionally, the proposed solution incorporates noise and distortion simulations,

including inksmudges, lighting inconsistencies, and skewed text, to enhance model
robustness against low- quality or noisy inputs.

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 2. RESEARCH OVERVIEW
The literature survey encompasses various studies focusing on handwritten content extraction and
synthetic data generation. Prabhat Dansena, Soumen Bag, and Rajarshi Pal (2021) proposed a method
using CNN and K-means clustering to generate synthetic data for detecting handwritten word
alterations, emphasizing increased dataset diversity while acknowledging limited real-world variability
[in Table 1].

Rajesh Kumar, Nikhil R. Pal, Bhabatosh Chanda, and J.D. Sharma (2012) investigated forensic
detection of fraudulent alterations in ball-point pen strokes using k-NN, MLP, and SVM, highlighting
automation advantages but with a narrow focus on specific pen strokes [in Table 1].

Further, Partha Pratim Roy and collaborators introduced GAN-based synthetic data generation for Indic
handwriting recognition, expanding dataset inclusivity for underrepresented languages while grappling
with realism limitations. Lars Vögtlin et al. employed OCR-constrained GANs to generate synthetic
handwritten historical documents, achieving high realism but demanding significant computational
resources [in Table 1].

Sobhan Kanti Dhara and Debashis Sen advanced image super-resolution techniques for improving the
quality of handwritten document images, though these techniques faced challenges with highly distorted
inputs. Lastly, Vittorio Pippi and colleagues utilized visual archetypes for handwritten text generation,
producing realistic text overlays with certain limitations in style generalization.Together, these studies
underscore advancements in synthetic data generation and handwritten text extraction while
highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving robust generalization and realistic data synthesis [in Table
1].

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2.1 Literature Survey

Table 1: Existing Techniques in Handwritten Content Extraction

Author Publisher Journal Name Method Advantages Disadvantages

Rajesh Kumar, IEEE Forensic k-Nearest Automation Limited to

Nikhil R. Pal, Detection of Neighbour (k-NN) reduces alterations made
Bhabatosh Fraudulent Multilayer reliance on with ball-point
Chanda, Alteration in Perceptron (MLP) manual pen strokes.
J. D. Sharma Ball-Point Pen Support Vector examination.
Strokes [2]. Machines (SVM)

Prabhat Dansena , IEEE Generation of CNN, K-means Increased Potential Lack

Rajarshi Synthetic Data Dataset Size of Real-World
Pal, Soumen Bag for and Diversity Variability
Handwritten
Word
Alteration
Detection
[1].
Prabhat Dansena IET Quantitative RGB, MLP, K- Non- May struggle
,Rajarshi assessment of means destructive with
Pal, Soumen Bag capabilities of and efficient discriminating
colour models for analyzing very similar ink
for pen ink large colors
discrimination datasets.
in handwritten
documents [4].

Jirˇı´ Martı´nek Springer Building an OCR, RNN, FCNs Requires Performance

,Ladislav Lenc efficient OCR little trade-offs in
, Pavel Kra´ system for annotated accuracy or
historical training data robustness may
documents occur
with little
training data
[3].

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 2. METHODOLOGY

3.1 Dataset Preparation

3.1.1 Description of Data Set

i. Handwritten Character Images Collection:- The dataset comprises images of handwritten

characters, which include uppercase and lowercase alphabets, numerical digits, and special
characters [5]. The characters were manually written and collected to create a robust dataset.
Eachcharacter type was written multiple times to ensure variability and enhance the model's
generalization [6, 7].

ii. Diversity: The handwritten dataset includes 50 repetitions of each capital letter (A-Z),
lowercase letter (a-z), digits (1-9), and various special characters. This repetition helps capture
different writing styles and variations, mimicking real-world scenarios.

 Scanning Process: Each handwritten page containing the characters is scanned at high
resolution to ensure clear digitization of the images. This step preserves the finer details
of the characters and maintains consistency across the dataset.
 Background Removal: The scanned images often include unwanted backgrounds, such
as paper texture or marks. Techniques like thresholding, background subtraction, or
masking are applied to remove these unwanted elements. This ensures the characters
are isolated against a clean background.
 Noise Reduction: Noise, such as smudges or minor ink marks, can impact the accuracy
of machine learning models. Filters like Gaussian blur or median filtering are used to
reduce noise while preserving the integrity of the character's structure.
 Foreground Enhancement: The primary focus of each image, which is the handwritten
character, is enhanced to improve contrast and visibility. This may include adjusting
the brightness, contrast, or applying edge enhancement techniques to make the
character stand out against the now-clean background.
 Uniformity and Normalization: After background and noise removal, the images are
resized and normalized to consistent dimensions and pixel intensities. This step ensures
uniform input for machine learning models, making training and evaluation processes
more efficient
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3.1.2 Scanning and Preprocessing
i. Scanning the Documents:

 High-Resolution Scanning: Checkbooks and financial documents are scanned at high

resolution (e.g., 300-600 DPI) to capture all intricate details, including small text,
signatures, and complex layouts. High resolution is essential for preserving the integrity of
the document and preventing data loss during digital processing.

 Document Preparation: Before scanning, documents are cleaned (e.g., removing dust and
staples) to avoid interference and improve the quality of the scanned output.
 Flatbed Scanners: Flatbed scanners are often used for such tasks because they provide
uniform lighting and minimize distortions, ensuring that the scanned image accurately
represents the original document.
ii. Converting to RGB Format:

 What is RGB: RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. It is a color model in which these
three primary colors are combined in various ways to reproduce a broad spectrum of colors.
Converting scanned documents to RGB ensures that the digital version captures all color
details, including any highlights, stamps, or handwritten marks in various color.
 Conversion Process:

Color Detection: The scanner software or image processing tool identifies the color
spectrum in the scanned document.

Color Space Conversion: The image is converted from the scanner's native format (e.g.,
grayscale or CMYK) into RGB format using image processing libraries such as
OpenCV, PIL (Pillow), or built-in scanner software.

Ensuring Clarity and Fidelity: The RGB conversion is done in a way that enhances
contrast and clarity. Adjustments might be made to color balance and saturation to
ensure that the digital document accurately reflects the original's color scheme, making
details such as red or blue ink and highlighted sections visible.

iii. Preprocessing for Quality Improvement:

 Noise Reduction: The RGB-converted image may still have noise or artifacts from the
scanning process. Techniques like median filtering, Gaussian blur, or bilateral filtering
are used to reduce noise while preserving important edges and details [2].

 Edge Enhancement and Text Clarity: Additional preprocessing such as sharpening

filters or contrast adjustments is applied to enhance the visibility of text and lines. This
is particularly useful for documents that have handwritten notes or signatures. 

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 iv. Uniformity and Data Integrity:

 Consistency in Image Format: Converting all scanned documents into the RGB format
ensures consistency, making subsequent data processing more efficient. Uniform image
formats simplify pipeline processing in machine learning or OCR applications. 

 Maintaining Document Integrity: Special care is taken to ensure that the conversion and
preprocessing steps do not alter or degrade crucial elements of the document, such as
text legibility, signatures, or security features like watermarks. 
v. Use Cases and Applications:

• Optical Character Recognition (OCR): RGB-converted documents are ideal for OCR
systems that extract text and data from documents. The color information helps the
OCR software differentiate between various types of content (e.g., printed vs.
handwritten text).
• Financial Analysis: Digital versions of financial documents can be used for automated
data extraction, record-keeping, and analysis. The high-quality, RGB-formatted images
ensure accurate data capture.

3.1.3 Background Removal

• A critical step in this process is background removal, where unwanted elements such
as paper texture or marks are eliminated. Techniques like thresholding, background
subtraction, or masking are applied to isolate the handwritten content, ensuring clean
images that are free from background noise.
• The next step is synthetic dataset generation, which leverages generative techniques
such as generative adversarial networks (GANs) and data augmentation. These
methods simulate various handwriting styles, ink types, and document layouts,
generating realistic datasets that reflect the complexities of real-world financial
documents like invoices, checks, and receipts. The system creates handwritten text
overlays on pre-designed document templates, replicating diverse structures and
formats [4].

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3.2 Implementation of Model

The model for handwritten content extraction is implemented in several stages:

• Data Preprocessing: Handwritten images are resized, normalized, and augmented to

ensure consistency and enhance generalization. Noise reduction techniques are applied
to improve image quality.
• Feature Extraction: A pretrained ResNet-50 model is used for feature extraction.
The model leverages residual blocks to capture complex patterns in the images,
allowing the system to learn effective features for handwriting recognition.
• Model Architecture: The architecture includes convolutional layers, residual blocks,
and fully connected layers. The output layer uses softmax activation to predict the
likelihood of each class (e.g., character or document feature).
• Training: The model is trained using cross-entropy loss and Adam optimizer. It is
trained over multiple epochs with mini-batches to minimize the loss function and
improve model accuracy.
• Evaluation: The model is evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score to
assess its performance on validation data.
• Prediction: After training, the model is used to predict handwritten content in new
images. The predicted results are processed for readability and accuracy.

This implementation effectively handles data scarcity, handwriting variability, and

privacy concerns, providing a robust solution for handwritten content extraction from
financial documents.

3.2.1 Document Template Creation

The creation of document templates is a crucial step in generating synthetic datasets for
handwritten content extraction. This process involves designing templates that replicate
the structure and layout of real-world financial documents, such as invoices, checks,
and receipts. The templates are carefully crafted to include key sections commonly
found in such documents, such as headers, line items, date fields, amounts, and
signature areas. These templates provide a base onto which handwritten text can be
overlaid, simulating real-world scenarios [6].

The templates are designed to accommodate diverse layouts and formats to ensure the
synthetic data reflects the variability seen in actual documents. For example, templates
are created with different positioning for text fields and varied column widths to mimic
the real-world diversity of financial documents. By using these pre-designed templates,
the system can generate a wide variety of synthetic financial documents that closely
resemble authentic handwritten content while maintaining consistent structure for
model training

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3.2.2 Synthetic Dataset Generation
i. It generates a random first and last name using the fake library, then combines them
into a full name with a space between them. The amount is a randomly generated
floating-point number between ₹10.00 and ₹1000.00, formatted as currency (with
commas and two decimal places). It also generates a random date using the fake date ()
function.

ii. Next, the code specifies the positioning of the text to be added to the template image
by defining three position tuples in the positions list. The shift amount adjusts the
horizontal position, while the template height determines the vertical placement, placing
text at different heights. The texts list holds the formatted text, including the name,
amount, and date.

iii. The draw handwritten text function is called in a loop to draw each text string at the
corresponding position on the template image. The char images is likely a set of
predefined images for each character used to simulate handwritten text. Once all the text
is added to the template, the image is saved to the output path. The function then returns
a dictionary containing the filename, name, amount, and date that were used to generate
the image [5, 7].

iv. After the data is generated (in Figure 1 and 2), it is organized into a structured format
such as a data frame, making it easier to manage and process.
The data is then exported to a .csv file for storage. This format is widely used for its
simplicity and compatibility with various software tools. Export functions in
programming libraries ensure that the data is stored cleanly, often with options like
excluding index columns for better readability.
This approach maintains data accessibility and usability, supporting analysis or further
processing in future projects. Adopting these practices results in well-organized and
reliable data storage.

Figure 1: Synthetic Generated Data - I Figure 2: Synthetic Generated Data - II

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3.2.3 Text Drawing Function
The text drawing function (in Figure 3) serves as a tool to create realistic text overlays on
images,emulating human handwriting. This function is designed to handle various aspects of
text rendering to ensure that the resulting output closely resembles handwritten text. The main
components and their functionalities are outlined below:

i. Text Overlay Management: The function accounts for natural text spacing, proper
capitalization, and the inclusion of punctuation to create overlays that mimic real handwriting
styles. This involves an algorithmic approach to determine the spacing between characters and
words, ensuring that the text layout maintains visual coherence and legibility [1].
Character Spacing:
 The function determines the optimal distance between characters to replicate the slight
variations seen in real handwriting. Instead of using a fixed value for spacing, it could
introduce randomness or adjust based on the shape and width of the characters to
simulate handwriting variability.
 Kerning (adjusting the space between specific character pairs) may be incorporated to
ensure that certain combinations of characters fit together naturally (e.g., 'AV', 'To').
Word Spacing:
 The function ensures that spaces between words aren't uniform but have subtle
differences to emulate how handwriting can vary. This slight inconsistency can be
controlled by a randomization parameter or algorithm that tweaks the space within set
limits.
Capitalization and Punctuation:
 The function pays attention to the unique traits of capital letters and punctuation. For
instance, it may place punctuation marks (e.g., commas, periods) closer to the preceding
character and lower on the baseline, mimicking typical handwritten nuances.
 Capital letters may be slightly larger or more pronounced to reflect how human
handwriting differs between uppercase and lowercase characters.
Baseline Alignment:
 The function ensures that all characters align along an imaginary line, with adjustments
for characters like 'y', 'g', or 'p' that have descenders dipping below the baseline. The
alignment might also include slight vertical shifts to add a handwritten effect.

ii. Image Resizing Functionality: To ensure that characters fit properly within the designated
overlay space, the function includes an image resizing mechanism. This feature adjusts the size
of individual character images as needed, allowing for flexibility in text formatting and the
customization of character proportions.
Character Image Scaling:

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  The function can resize individual character images dynamically. For example, if the
text area has limited space, the function scales down the characters proportionally to
prevent them from overlapping or extending outside the designated area.
 Scaling up might also be done to emphasize certain text, such as headings or
emphasized words, maintaining readability while keeping the appearance cohesive.
Aspect Ratio Preservation:
 When resizing character images, the function ensures that the aspect ratio (the
relationship between width and height) is preserved. This prevents characters from
appearing distorted, which would detract from the handwritten appearance.
Adaptive Resizing for Visual Balance:
 The function may adaptively resize characters based on the length of the text. For
instance, if a line of text is longer than the available width, the function scales down
each character slightly to fit within the bounds. Conversely, for shorter strings, the
function might scale up the characters or space them out more to maintain a balanced
look.
 It can also consider the size of characters relative to others, such as making capital
letters and specific symbols proportionately larger than lowercase letters for a more
realistic handwriting simulation

Figure 3: Handwritten Text Generation Function

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3.3 Block Diagram
Block diagram illustration for synthetic data generation for the handwritten content
extraction from financial documents (in Figure 4).

Figure 4: Block Diagram

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 3. RESULT

1. Quality of Synthetic Dataset

Diversity: The synthetic dataset contained a variety of financial documents, including invoices,
receipts, and checks. Different document layouts (e.g., tables, headers, and line items) and
diverse handwriting styles were generated. These variations closely mimicked real-world
financial documents.
Handwriting Simulation: The handwriting generation engine produced realistic handwritten
content, simulating different writing styles (e.g., cursive, block letters) and noise factors (e.g.,
blurring, ink smudges).
Noise Introduction: Noise and distortions such as background artifacts, skewing, and irregular
ink flow were added to reflect real-world scanning or photocopying issues.

2. Model Performance on Synthetic Data

Handwritten Content Extraction Accuracy: The machine learning models trained on the
synthetic dataset achieved a 93% extraction accuracy on synthetic financial documents.
Generalization to Real-World Data: When tested on real financial documents, models trained
on synthetic data performed at a competitive level, with only a ~2-3% drop in accuracy
compared to models trained on real-world data. This indicates strong generalization
capabilities.
Model Robustness: The inclusion of diverse handwriting styles and document structures in the
synthetic dataset made the model more robust when handling unseen or complex document
formats and noisy handwriting in real-world applications.

3. Precision, Recall, and F1 Score on Real Data

Precision: ~92%
Recall: ~90%
F1-Score: ~91%
These metrics show that the models trained using synthetic data were able to correctly detect
and extract handwritten content with high accuracy on real-world financial documents,
balancing both precision and recall [6].

4. Time and Cost Efficiency

Dataset Generation Time: The synthetic dataset generation process was 80% faster compared
to manually collecting and labeling real-world documents. This significant reduction in time
and cost is one of the primary advantages of the proposed scheme.

Manual Labeling: Since synthetic data is automatically annotated, the need for manual labeling
was eliminated, further increasing efficiency.

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 5. CONCLUSION

Synthetic data generation plays a pivotal role in creating large, diverse datasets, thereby
enhancing the training of AI models, particularly for tasks like handwritten content extraction.
By combining synthetic and real data, the models achieve better generalization and accuracy.
Synthetic data reduces the reliance on large labeled datasets, speeding up model development
and lowering associated costs. Furthermore, this approach ensures accessibility to high-quality
datasets even in scenarios where real-world data is scarce, protecting privacy and ensuring
compliance with ethical standards.Synthetic data generation has emerged as a transformative
approach in AI development by addressing critical challenges associated with traditional data
collection and labeling. Its ability to create large, diverse, and high-quality datasets has
significantly improved the training of machine learning models, particularly in areas like
handwritten content extraction. By reducing dependency on manually labeled data, synthetic
data accelerates the development process, cuts costs, and enables innovation even in data-
scarce scenarios. Furthermore, the integration of synthetic and real data enhances model
performance by combining the variability and scalability of synthetic data with the authenticity
of real-world data. This hybrid approach ensures models are robust, adaptive, and capable of
performing accurately in diverse scenarios. Synthetic data's role in preserving privacy is
particularly noteworthy, as it minimizes the risks associated with using sensitive real-world
data, making it an essential tool for privacy-conscious industries. The ability to generate
datasets for underrepresented languages and scripts broadens the scope of AI applications,
enabling the development of inclusive technologies that cater to global populations.
Additionally, the use of synthetic data in domains like fraud detection demonstrates its potential
to tackle complex, high-stakes problems across industries. In conclusion, synthetic data is not
merely a complement to traditional data but a game-changing solution that reshapes how AI
systems are trained, deployed, and scaled. It empowers organizations to build more accurate,
diverse, and privacy-preserving AI solutions, addressing challenges that were previously
difficult or expensive to solve [1, 5, 7].

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 6. REFERENCES

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