AI in Genealogy: Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions- Death Certificate

5/5/2024

AI in Genealogy: Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions- Death Certificate

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AI in Genealogy: Using Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions for Death Certificates

I am still in the process of testing out and using various AI platforms for different tasks, as some work out for certain tasks better than others, in my genealogical world. I recently tested out generating transcriptions, extracts, and abstracts, using OCR and HTR for historical documents, from my family history, in Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini. My preferred platform is ChatGPT, but I need to use Copilot and Gemini for images, if I want to go about it the free way. So far, I have tested out historical photos, which you can check out in, "AI in Genealogy: Microsoft Copilot for Historical Photo Descriptions!", transcribing obituaries, which you can read about in, "AI in Genealogy: Copilot and Gemini OCR for Obituary Transcriptions and Anaysis!", and parish records, that you'll find for information about in, "AI & Genealogy: Gemini HTR for Parish Record Transcription and Analysis!". Some will not work in Copilot but work in Gemini and Vice Versa, while some just don’t work at all. Some also turn out better than others, while some just make me laugh. It’s a hit and miss. Of course, nothing is perfect, but I’m sure it will get better as time goes by. Check out a few of the results below for using AI to transcribe and/or analyze genealogical records, such as death certificates, and see how you can use AI in your genealogy!

Death Certificate Transcribed with Google Gemini

Below is an example of a Gemini Transcription, using OCR and HTR, of my 2nd great grandfather’s death certificate. I’d say it did pretty darn well, with only a few hiccups, highlighted in yellow. Take a look!

*Note: If you click on the images, it zooms in. 😉

AI in Genealogy: Using Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions for Death Certificates- Example 1

AI in Genealogy: Using Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions for Death Certificates- Example 1-3

AI in Genealogy: Using Gemini OCR and HTR Transcriptions for Death Certificates- Example 1-2

I know, not very useful at this point in time, but just think of the OCR and HTR capabilities that will be here in the very near future, making all of our genealogical work a breeze, with endless possibilities! 😉

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8 Comments

Marian Wood

5/6/2024 05:50:47 am

TY for sharing your experiences with these tools...Some not quite ready for prime time but soon!

Diane Henriks link

5/13/2024 06:07:16 am

Yes, soon! Most likely sooner than we may think. ;)

Karen Packard Rhodes link

5/6/2024 09:42:38 pm

I'm a trained paleographer (reader of old handwriting), and a former registered nurse, and the cause of death clearly, to me, says pyelonephritis (duplex). This is why I remain, at this time, skeptical of AI. Here is some information on the rather common phenomenon of pyelonephritis (duplex). It is fascinating: https://radiopaedia.org/cases/pyelonephritis-and-ureteral-duplication?lang=us .

5/13/2024 06:13:39 am

Thank you. Yes, I am well aware of Pyelonephritis, but I think it is actually Pyonephrosis and it was spelled wrong. I forgot to highlight that. This is to mainly show that a FREE AI platform does pretty well and that it is just the beginning. ;)

Jennifer Alison Jones

5/10/2024 02:05:02 am

AI is coming, so it's no use ignoring it. I know that but haven't yet tried it out. It was interesting to read about your AI experience.
https://jonesfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/ Geneabloggers

5/13/2024 06:16:14 am

Thanks, Jennifer. You should give it a try! This was just a random test a couple of months ago; there is so much more that it can actually do, and that is useful (coming soon)! :)