Algorithm for Hand writing recognition

Question

Is there any specific algorithm for handwriting recognition? The algorithm should recognize the hand written letter.

Any one could help would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

You can use a genetic algorithm:

http://www.foibg.com/ibs_isc/ibs-02/IBS-02-p03.pdf

You can use Greedy Point Match:

http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~fateman/msw/GreedyPointMatchWriteup.pdf

I would suggest reading this paper:

On-Line and Off-Line Handwriting Recognition: A Comprehensive Survey