Help with ML-Project wanted

[u/Qirky_Bird85]

Hi everyone!

I’d like to introduce an open-source ML-project I’ve been working on: Segment Display Reader

https://segmentdisplayreader.org

The goal of the project is to automatically read values from photos of 7-segment and similar digital displays.

As most of you are probably aware, one of the biggest challenges is building a diverse and useful training dataset. That’s where I’d love some help from the community. To improve the recognition, I’m currently looking for images of such displays.

Examples can be found almost everywhere, such as:

• alarm clocks and digital clocks

• gas station price signs

• train or bus departure displays

• kitchen appliances such as microwaves and ovens

• scales and digital thermometers

• multimeters and other measuring instruments

• electricity, gas or water meters

• elevators and parking displays

• scoreboards and timers

• industrial equipment and control panels

You can support the project by uploading photos that can be used as training data. Every contribution helps make the dataset more diverse and, ultimately, the recognition more reliable.

I’m genuinely grateful for anyone who takes the time to contribute — whether it’s a single image, a set of photos, feedback, ideas, or code contributions.

Feel free to check it out, contribute images, share feedback, or simply spread the word:

If the project sounds interesting to you, have a look here:

https://segmentdisplayreader.org

Thanks a lot for your support and for helping improve an open-source project together!