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"Forms processing" refers to the extraction of digital data from paper-based forms such as sales orders, insurance claims, time sheets, tax returns, credit card applications, traffic tickets, checks, surveys, warranty cards, and virtually any other type of printed form. This data can include "machine print" (typewriter or computer-generated fonts), "handprint" (handwritten characters), "mark sense" (check boxes and bubbles), bar code and signatures.
Unlike "document processing" wherein large blocks of text are scanned in and then stored or archived, forms processing deals with hand written data which, in most cases, must be acted upon quickly. Whether it’s a purchase order or a policy claim, the form carries data that’s critical to the next step in a work flow. The hand written data in forms must be processed manually daily and at high speeds and the output information is shared for decision making processes. This is a slow and manually intensive process.
Using WriteXT eForms, handfilled forms are scanned, converted to text and uploaded to a server for collaboration in real time at high speed- from handwritten stage to text output in 5 seconds per form. This creates a WorkFlow at high speed.
See an example of Handfilled form converted to text. Output as XML,csv,HTML to interface with your data base. Capture and convert capital letters, numbers, check marks and signatures.
See an online version uploaded to a server
Typical eForms Processing Application
Historically, forms processing has been performed by data entry operators reading and then keying in the data manually — a relatively slow and expensive process compared with today’s automated forms processing systems. The WriteXT systems is fast. The technology consist of a high-speed scanner, computer-based OCR (optical character recognition) and WriteXT ICR (intelligent character recognition) technology. By automating data input and verification, the systems greatly reduce the need for operator intervention.
Forms can be filled using a normal pen and paper,which is the traditional way of collecting data or by usine an electronic pen
When filling with a normal pen, the forms can be scanned individually or in batches and processed to digital forms using WriteXT
If using an electronic pen and Pen2Text technology , the forms will be converted to a digital form, once the data from the pen is downloaded to the computer.
Electronic Pen example shown above
The WriteXT Scanning Process shown below:
Form Image residing on computer on screen
Handfilled form scanned into Writext ICR engine
Engine instructed to process resulting in eForm
Text output in any format Handfilled form
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The data can output as XML,HTML,.xls,Text or any output you require to interface with other programmes. The Data can also be uploaded to a secure server with one click for collaboration and information exchange in real time. Imagine from ink to the internet in 5 seconds per form! No faxing, couriering or carrying hard copy required.
View a Flash Demo View an Application for a financial scenario.
If your organisation uses any type of paper form and the data needs to be manually entered contact us for a brilliant time saving technology. It can be used for single forms or in batch scanners for multiple entries. In such cases the forms are automatically recognised by the template to process at high speeds.
Email us for more information Also see eWorkFlow 
Coming soon: Take lecture notes in your own free hand writing, scan the document and convert to a Word document. See an example.
