Stamp Image Bursting Application
Image bursting application for stamp scanned images
Description

The Stamp Image Bursting Application is an application used for reading a scanned image of stamps and will use particle analysis computations to attempt to burst the stamps into sub-images.

This software is Copyright © 2011 Jason Drake. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed with the Apache License Version 2.0.


Minimum Requirements

  • Java 1.6 or higher JVM
  • 2.0GB of RAM or higher recommended (1.0GB of free RAM is required)
To check the version of Java you have visit http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp.

If you are running Apple operating systems, the recommendation is as follows:
  • Apple Computer supplies their own version of Java. Run the Software Update feature (found under the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac." If Java appears in the "New software is available for your computer" window, you need to install it.


Usage Notes

Each time the application is started you will be prompted to determine a configuration mode. The default configuration will be find by folder. If you choose to use the Import from File, a sample file has been prepared and is available here.

Simply save this file in a common location on your system and edit the file to add the appropriate output directories you desire.


Download Instructions

The Stamp Image Bursting Application is a Java Web Start based application. In order to execute it, simply click the Download Now button below to download application. It should start the execute automatically if Java is properly installed on your system.

There will be two prompts, one to accept and install the application from Jason Drake, and the other will be a security warning that the "application's digiatal signature cannot be verified." You will be prompted to accept and run the digital certificate each time the application is run since I do no own a verified certificate.


Troublshooting

Some users have reported an error where by when launching the application they receive a dialog stating 

java.net.MalformedURLException: unknown protocol: socket
This is caused by Java thinking it needs to connect over a proxy instead of directly over the network. There are several articles written on how to resolve this.


Uninstall Instructions

In the event you wish to uninstall the application, follow the following instructions:

  1. Close any running instances of the application.
  2. On Windows,
    • Navigate to the Control Panel.
    • Select Java (this may be under the Programs option).
    • Continue with next step...
  3. On Linux,
    • From a terminal type ControlPanel (it is case-sensitive).
  4. Select View... from the General tab.
  5. Select the application Stamp Image Bursting Application and choose the "X" to remove the application.
Contributions

I have spent many hours developing this application. While the Stamp Image Bursting Application is freely available for your use (subject to the Apache License Version 2.0), if you wish to contribute a monetary amount to help development of this software, support this server providing the application or provide a thank you gift, I would be happy to accept contributions via Paypal. Since I am not part of a tax-exempt organization, I will need to track and file any income with the US Tax authorities. Paypal rules dictate that I need to send an invoice for goods/services. If you are interested, please contact me at jadrake75@gmail.com from the email you wish to receive the invoice from along with the amount you are interested in contributing and I will provide an invoice.

Alternatively, since I collect stamps of the British Commonwealth (1840-1953) in mint condition and would love and appreciate any such contributions.


References

http://code.google.com/p/stamp-imagebursting/ - The development website for the application


Contact Information

Feel free to contact me at jadrake75@gmail.com with any issues, questions or concerns.