9. The method of claim 8, wherein the step of defining relationships between the major background regions in the document image comprises the step of identifying a major relationship between at least one pair of document element areas lying between the major background regions.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the step of defining relationships between the major background regions in the document image comprises the step of identifying a major relationship between at least one pair of document element areas lying between the major background regions. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one major relationship comprises one of an above-below relationship and a left-right relationship.