Magazine Article | September 3, 2008

A2iA Corp.

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Recognition Engines

A2iA's development toolkits share the same core technology, increasing throughput and workflow:

n A2iA FieldReader™ captures handwritten and machine-printed data within structured documents and forms: constrained fields, freehand, cursive and printed fields, dates, numbers, check marks, OMR (optical mark recognition), etc. Users reduce data-entry costs and spelling/recognition errors since A2iA's proprietary IWR technology matches entire words and phrases instead of recognizing words character-by-character.

n A2iA CheckReader™ is a set of advanced image analysis and intelligent recognition engines that enables applications to capture information from all areas of checks, and capture amounts from money orders, deposit slips, remittance coupons, and other related documents, whether handwritten or machine-printed.

n A2iA DocumentReader™ is the first-ever automated data capture and keyword-spotting software for structured and unstructured documents. It analyzes documents on a holistic level and allows for the classification and extraction of large volumes of handwritten letters and loosely structured fields within forms.

n A2iA AddressReader™ recognizes all types of handwritten words and characters from a variety of envelope-types to maximize mail-sorting accuracy and efficiency within incoming/out-going mail and mail operations.

Maximize Workflow And Dramatically Reduce Data-Entry Costs Without Outsourcing

A2iA, Artificial Intelligence and Image Analysis, is a software company operating one of the world's largest research centers focusing on ways to extract information from everyday paper documents containing handwritten information. By allowing users to process documents automatically in the payment, mail, document, and forms processing markets, A2iA's Document Classification, OCR (optical character recognition), ICR (intelligent character recognition), and IWR (intelligent word recognition) technologies have been reducing data-entry costs and improving business process automation for over 17 years. Available in 22-country versions and 6-languages, A2iA's technology is adapted to varying handwriting styles found throughout the world. 

A2iA's proprietary IWR technology eliminates a high percentage of the manual entry of handwritten data found on documents that could previously be keyed only by humans. It provides a competitive advantage for operations that rely on the conversion of paperwork into computer-usable form, and can automate data-entry at a cost so low that it enables users to successfully compete against offshore service bureaus.

These capabilities lower the cost of data entry on documents that present the most difficult recognition problems, and provide faster access to data across the entire organization. Faster data distribution means quicker response times regarding customer requests and improved customer service. By removing the routine data entry tasks that IWR is able to automate, more time is now available for workers to allocate to data perfection and to verify that work is completed on time.

A2iA's IWR technology is a powerful cost-reduction tool that can upgrade the use of human and corporate resources. This low risk, high-tech solution greatly improves data-entry throughput and improves business processes throughout the enterprise. IWR yields tremendous cost savings that ultimately create enormous productivity gains for the companies that adopt it. In the end, the business benefits of IWR drop straight to the bottom line; they create a competitive advantage for the business user — one that can be crucial for survival in today's data-intensive business environments.

A2iA Corp.
584 Broadway, Suite 810
New York, NY 10012
PH: (917) 237-0390
info@a2ia.com
www.a2ia.com