OCR (optical character recognition) converts printed or handwritten text in images or scanned documents into machine-readable text. Use cases include:
Use Case | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
Document Digitization and Archiving | Convert paper contracts, legal documents, invoices, or medical records into searchable, digital text. | Reduces manual data entry and enables full-text search. |
Automated Invoice and Receipt Processing​ | Extract vendor names, dates, amounts, and line items from receipts or invoices. | Useful for accounts payable automation or streamlining data management in expense reporting systems. |
Identity Verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) | Read information from driver’s licenses, passports, or ID cards in onboarding workflows. | Reduces fraud and accelerates sign-ups for financial services or regulated industries.​ |
Form Data Extraction | Process hand-written or structured forms such as tax documents, loan applications, or surveys. | Automates form entry while preserving structure. |
Healthcare and Insurance Claims Processing​ | Extract patient names, diagnosis codes, or billing details from medical forms, lab reports, and claims. | Speeds up claim adjudication and compliance. |
Logistics and Supply Chain Automation | Read barcodes, bill of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, or container IDs from images.​ | Enhances overall effectiveness of warehouse and transport management systems. |
Banking and Financial Record Management​ | Scan checks, remittance forms, or financial statements to digitize and reconcile transactions. | Supports faster clearing and reduced errors. |
Legal Discovery and Compliance​ | Read large volumes of legal filings, case law, and historical documents for e-discovery and compliance. | Enables keyword search, classification, and analytics. |
Real-Time Text Recognition in Mobile Applications​ | Read product labels, VIN numbers, or utility meters via a smartphone camera. | Useful for field service apps, AR overlays, or consumer experiences.​ |
Accessibility and Content Indexing | Convert text in images (scanned books, PDFs, signage) to machine-readable form for screen readers. | Improves accessibility and enables indexing for search engines.​ |