Entity: OCR
OCR, short for Optical Character Recognition, is the process of converting images of typed, handwritten, or printed text into machine-encoded text. It is a technology that recognizes text within digital images and is commonly used to extract text from scanned documents and images.
OCR
Etymology
The term OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition.
Definition
OCR, short for Optical Character Recognition, is the process of converting images of typed, handwritten, or printed text into machine-encoded text. It is a technology that recognizes text within digital images and is commonly used to extract text from scanned documents and images.
Historical Context
The development of OCR technology dates back to the mid-20th century, with significant advancements in recent years leading to more accurate and efficient text recognition.
Cultural Significance
OCR plays a crucial role in digitizing and preserving historical documents, improving accessibility for individuals with visual impairments, and enhancing data entry processes.
Related Concepts
- ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition)
- OMR (Optical Mark Recognition)
See Also
A technology that converts images of text into machine-encoded text for digital processing and analysis.