Embossed Expiration Date Reader

General Information

Python program written as a university project for reading embossed expiration date numbers of cream tubes.

Utilizes OpenCV library and template matching technique.

Dependencies

• Python - 3.11.6
• numpy - 1.26.3
• opencv-python - 4.9.0.80

Instructions

Clone the Repo

git clone https://github.com/niedobam/embossed-ed-reader.git

Go Into Project Directory

cd embossed-ed-reader

Create Python Virtual Environment

python -m venv <env_name>

Activate Venv

source ./<env_name>/bin/activate

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Run

python main.py