Capabilities - Optical Character Recognition
Optical Character Recognition reads printed and stenciled text on physical objects in video or images. It handles ISO 6346 container codes, warehouse labels, serial numbers on equipment, safety signs and text in many languages. It is built for industrial and field settings, where text sits on curved surfaces, under uneven light and at sharp angles. Results are structured and searchable for inventory, logistics and compliance records.
- Text Extraction
- Industrial
- Text Recognition
- Multilingual
- ISO 6346 Check Digits
- Container Codes
How it works - Optical Character Recognition in three steps
How Optical Character Recognition works with the cameras you already run.
- Connect Cameras at Read Points. Use your cameras at container yards, conveyor belts, loading docks or facility entrances where text needs to be read.
- Detect and Extract Text. The system finds text in view and reads it, then checks each result against the expected format, such as ISO 6346 container codes.
- Structure and Deliver Results. Text is split into fields (container number, check digit, owner code) and logged. Uncertain reads are flagged for a person to check.
Features
What Optical Character Recognition can do.
- ISO 6346 Container Code Reading. Reads and validates intermodal container codes including owner code, equipment category, serial number, and check digit. Validates check digits automatically to catch misreads.
- Serial Number Extraction. Reads serial numbers, part numbers, and asset tags from equipment, packaging, and components. Handles embossed, stamped, and printed text on metal, plastic, and cardboard surfaces.
- Multi-Language Support. Recognizes text in Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean scripts. Language detection is automatic or can be specified per camera.
- Safety Sign and Label Reading. Captures text from safety signs, hazmat placards, and regulatory labels. Useful for compliance verification and automated inventory of posted signage.
- Curved and Angled Surface OCR. Reads text on curved containers and angled signs.
- Batch Image Processing. Upload folders of images to extract their text. Results come back as a table with each image name and the text found.
Use cases
Applications of Optical Character Recognition across industries.
Container Yard Automation
Shipping terminals process thousands of containers daily and need accurate code reads for tracking. Automated ISO 6346 reading can replace manual data entry at gate lanes and crane operations.
- Logistics
- Shipping
Warehouse Inventory Verification
Warehouses need to verify that the right products are in the right locations. Camera-based label reading at dock doors and aisle intersections can catch mis-shipments before they propagate.
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Retail
Manufacturing Quality Control
Production lines print lot numbers, date codes, and serial numbers on products. OCR can verify that printed information matches the production order, flagging discrepancies for your team to review.
- Manufacturing
- Pharma
Utility Asset Management
Utility companies maintain thousands of poles, meters, and transformers with stamped serial numbers. Mobile and drone-mounted cameras can read asset IDs during inspections.
- Utilities
- Energy
Hazmat Placard Identification
Emergency responders and facility managers need to identify hazardous materials quickly. Automated placard reading can extract UN numbers and hazard classes from truck and container signage.
- Logistics
- Government
- Emergency Services
Try Optical Character Recognition at your site
A pilot runs on video from your camera system for an agreed period, and you get a report of the results.
Industries where this applies
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