Question:
Are there certain types of data that are processed better than others by automatic data capture tools? For example, is there any preference between numbers and letters, or barcodes, or checkboxes?
Answer:
There are definitely differences in the accuracy with which different types of data are processed, but the variation is not between numbers and letters, but rather handwritten and typed text, for example. Computer-printed text is always processed better, and certain types of fonts are read better than others. Barcode and checkbox recognition is a bit different, but can be used in combination with text characters in automatic forms. One of the most important factors affecting accuracy is the clarity of the text. One automatic data capture solution that combines all of the above capabilities in one software is Trapeze from CVISION.
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