Definition
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) uses image processing and pattern recognition algorithms to identify text within digital images. It transforms printed or handwritten characters into machine-encoded text, enabling computers to read and process information from visual sources. Modern OCR often integrates deep learning models to handle complex layouts, varying fonts, and noisy backgrounds, making it essential for digitizing physical records and automating data entry tasks.
Summary
OCR is a technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents or images, into editable and searchable data.
Key Concepts
- Text Detection
- Character Recognition
- Image Processing
- Digitization
- Pattern Matching
Use Cases
- Digitizing historical archives
- Automating invoice processing
- Extracting text from screenshots