OCR - Optical Character Recognition

O.C.R., for Optical Character Recognition, is a process where Machine Printed (Laser, Dot Matrix) Alpha Numeric Characters are interpreted through a software engine that compares the bitmapped image of the character to a large sampling of actual machine printed characters and makes an intelligent decision as to what the character represents. The software then interprets each remaining character in the field on a form to make a complete string (i.e. a Part Number). The engine's accuracy is controlled by a variable confidence threshold, through matching the results against an existing database or data dictionary and all of the other Constraints discussed in Handprint Recognition.

ICR - Intelligent Character Recognition

Handprint recognition, sometimes called I.C.R., for Intelligent Character Recognition, is a process where Hand Printed Alpha Numeric Characters are interpreted through a software engine that compares the bitmapped image of the character to a large sampling (1000’s) of actual hand printed characters and makes an intelligent decision as to what the character represents. The software then interprets each remaining character in the field to make a complete string (i.e. a Part Number or Name).

OMR - Optical Mark Recognition

Optical Mark Recognition, referred to as OMR, is a process where the software determines whether a response has been entered based on what amount of the interior area of a circle or box was filled in by the user. This very accurate method of data capture is used in surveys, testing and many other applications. Today’s Software no longer requires the use of Number 2 Lead Pencils!