Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item (22) in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine-readable identifying code (42, 52, 54) and with respective characters (44, 56) in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in the sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive to the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is found. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.
Abstract:
Recording apparatus is disclosed adapted for connection to a telephone netwo rk and to receive voice signals therefrom characterised by an encoder for converting voice signals received from the telephone network into an optical ly readable image using a predefined code and a printer for printing the optically readable image. Also provided is playback apparatus comprising an optical scanner for producing a digital representation of a document on whic h is printed an optically readable image, a decoder for converting the optical ly readable image into audio signals using a predefined code and a transducer f or producing a sound corresponding to the audio signals. The recording apparatu s and the playback apparatus can be integrated into a single apparatus. In a preferred form of the invention, a device is provided which is adapted for connection to a conventional fax machine to form such recording or playback apparatus in conjunction therewith.
Abstract:
Recording apparatus is disclosed adapted for connection to a telephone netwo rk and to receive voice signals therefrom characterised by an encoder for converting voice signals received from the telephone network into an optical ly readable image using a predefined code and a printer for printing the optically readable image. Also provided is playback apparatus comprising an optical scanner for producing a digital representation of a document on whic h is printed an optically readable image, a decoder for converting the optical ly readable image into audio signals using a predefined code and a transducer f or producing a sound corresponding to the audio signals. The recording apparatu s and the playback apparatus can be integrated into a single apparatus. In a preferred form of the invention, a device is provided which is adapted for connection to a conventional fax machine to form such recording or playback apparatus in conjunction therewith.
Abstract:
A data entry system generates an electronically stored coded representation of a character sequence from one or more electronically stored document images, comprising optical character recognition logic (90) for generating, from the document image or images, character data specifying one of a plurality of possible character values for corresponding segments of the document images; characterised by interactive display apparatus comprising: means (110) for generating and sequentially displaying, one or more types of composite image, each composite image comprising segments of the document image or images arranged according to the character data, and a correction mechanism responsive to a user input operation to enable the operator to correct the character data associated with displayed segments.
Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine-readable identifying code and with respective characters in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in the sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive to the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is found. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.
Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item (22) in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine- readable identifying code (42, 52, 54) and with respective characters (44, 5 6) in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in t he sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive t o the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is foun d. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.
Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine-readable identifying code and with respective characters in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in the sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive to the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is found. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.
Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item (22) in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine- readable identifying code (42, 52, 54) and with respective characters (44, 5 6) in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in t he sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive t o the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is foun d. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.
Abstract:
A data entry system generates an electronically stored coded representation of a character sequence from one or more electronically stored document images, comprising optical character recognition logic (90) for generating, from the document image or images, character data specifying one of a plurality of possible character values for corresponding segments of the document images; characterised by interactive display apparatus comprising: means (110) for generating and sequentially displaying, one or more types of composite image, each composite image comprising segments of the document image or images arranged according to the character data, and a correction mechanism responsive to a user input operation to enable the operator to correct the character data associated with displayed segments.
Abstract:
A method for automatic sorting includes receiving an item in a sequence of items to be sorted, each such item marked with a respective machine-readable identifying code and with respective characters in a location relative to the code that varies from one item to another in the sequence. A position of the code on the item is determined and, responsive to the position of the code, the location of the characters on the item is found. The characters are processed to determine a destination of the item.