OMR - Optical Marking Recognition:

OMR and ICR technologies represent some of the most advanced and most productive breakthroughs in data processing.  These systems take OCR to a higher level allowing us to process items such as surveys, tests, registration forms, and evaluation forms at much higher speeds and much lower expense.

Overview:

OMR - Optical Marking Recognition is an old technology pumped up to use the newest advances in hardware and software to really become an efficient data processing tool.  This technology started out as a way to read forms like those bubble-oval tests used in high schools and colleges throughout the world.  Now however it allows check boxes, slash marks, and a wide variety of options to insure that the end-user doesn't have to be using that Number 2 pencil and drawing inside the lines.

ICR is the most advanced character recognition created.  This software will read handwritten printed information, convert it to digital text, then prompt a data operator to verify any items difficult to translate.  This is incredibly accurate for properly designed forms that can coach the person filling out the form in a user-friendly manner. 

The Marriage of OMR/ICR:
We generally find that either ICR or OMR alone can cause applications that either need too much verification or they provide documents that cannot gather enough dynamic data like names, address, email addresses and so forth.

Data Entry Group combines the two technologies to allow forms that gather the dynamic data like contact information and comments with checkbox or circle your choice questions like those used in most survey or testing environments.

We have the hardware, software, and staff necessary to process and verify millions of these forms per month.

Typical Jobs:

The Process:
Form Development is a crucial step in making sure that your project is successful.  If you already have a form we can probably work with it.  However, we highly recommend that we assist you in the development of the form.  This will improve accuracy, reduce the price that we charge for the project, and increase processing speed.

Distributing and Collection of Forms:  Generally this is your job.  However, many clients prefer that we take delivery of completed forms directly from their regional locations, major events, or actual end users.  We are glad to discuss options that can work well for all involved.

Processing and Verification:  Depending upon your need for speed, most jobs can be completed in 3-5 days.  Some projects can be completed as soon as same day but obviously timing affects overall cost of project.

Disposal of Forms:  We can either return your documents via UPS or similar carrier or can arrange for secure and confidential shredding of documents.  

Delivery of Data:  Data can be delivered to you via FTP site, email, CD, DVD, or in some cases tape backup.  Data can be output to various formats of Excel, CSV, dBase, Access, MS SQL, XML, or other.

Free Consultation:
Contact Data Entry Group for a quick review of your project to see what is the best solution for your needs.

Cost:
Every project is different so prices vary considerably.  However, we see OMR/ICR projects as some of the lowest per page costs of any work that we do.  Our customers are always pleased with our pricing!  Give us a shot.

Features:
Accuracy: Data Entry Group's professional staff understands the importance of getting your data right the first time.  They will not only work cautiously but will flag questionable data  so that others can review or research to get your data to the level that your application requires.

Scalability:  We can have over 4400 computers online and working for you within 24 hours notice. With multiples shifts this means you can get over 10,000 man-days worth of work done in one single 24 hour period.

Multiple Shifts:   Our staff works multiples shifts to insure that even the largest projects get done on time, every time.  Plus, this schedule allows such scheduling benefits as getting the data in the morning after submitting in in the afternoon.

Cost Effective:  Because we have the staff, equipment, software and expertise, you don't have to.  This means that we can generally provide your services as less than 25% of using in-house services.

More Information:

We are confident that Data Entry Group has what you need for your data jobs.  Please contact us so that we can show you our cost effective method of handling your data needs.

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