Scanning
Metrofile offers comprehensive scanning facilities that can handle bulk projects as well as any size. The following tasks can be undertaken by Metrofile to improve your organisations filing systems:
- Scanning physical records
- Handling all sizes and shapes up to A0
- On and off-site scanning facilities and services
Digitising
Part of the image processing procedure is the conversion to digital imagery. This includes the following:
- Conversion of film to digital images
- Conversion of Microfiche to digital images
Data extraction
The data extraction segment of image processing is the process whereby text is read off a printed document by a computer. This includes the following:
- Optical character recognition (OCR) - the most commonly used application which enables the computer to read printed text off a document
- Intelligent character recognition (ICR) – an advanced version of OCR which allows the computer to learn fonts and therefore handle a variety of computerised or handwritten text.
- Optical mark recognition (OMR) – 100% accurate and usable in situations where only yes/no answers are required.
- Barcode recognition (KOFAX) – extraction of barcode values during the initial scanning stage which can be used for data extraction or indexing purposes.
The Benefits of Image Processing
Image processing has a wide range of benefits when it comes to its uses in record management and information management. Some of the benefits are listed below:
- Image processing increases the efficiency by allowing multiple user access to information and records
- Allows company information to be more readily available
- Eliminates loss and incorrect filing that is common with paper based filing solutions
- Access to records and information can be restricted or monitored
- Image processing minimises the workload and streamlines business practice
For any further information regarding the above image processing or filing solution services, please contact the team on: 0860 METROFILE or email us at marketing@metrofile.co.za.