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Data Collection

Precise Data Capture at 42,000 Documents per Hour

We can handle any survey of any size or type in our two facilities located on either coast. Each facility has a large array of production-level scanners for a combined net-rated scanning capacity of 42,000 documents per hour. When work volume increases, we expand our scanner arrays by adding additional equipment.

To ensure accuracy, we employ both computerized validation routines and the sharp eyes of our data specialists, who supervise data processing at all levels, on every job, no matter how large or small. Our verification department then conducts a range of edit checks, data validation and database management functions. You can request special data entry "Table and Rules" for your documents, with fill validation, precise error checking features and output design based on your in-house record format requirements.

Both of our data collection facilities use a range of OMR and image scanning equipment to handle the variety of data we process daily:

Optical Mark Read (OMR)

Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) is a response-choice technology that is the most common, quickest, easiest and least expensive form of data collection we offer. OMR forms are used when multiple choice responses are requested. Our scanners will easily read these documents and can export the data in any format you choose. The accuracy level is very high. What's more, it requires very little human intervention, reducing your costs.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

By utilizing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, your data is captured within seconds. With high accuracy, our data-capture software extracts information from paper, fax, email or web documents and translates the images into data that is useful to you. Optical Character Recognition systems like ours can capture, interpret, verify and transfer information, from any source to any system, making document processing faster and easier.

Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR)

Intelligent Character Recognition technology, otherwise known as ICR, is a method of capturing handwritten information from your forms, surveys or documents. When your forms are scanned, the software will read the ICR-readable fields within your template. Any character in an ICR field that falls outside of the tolerances set in your template will be flagged for human verification. The ICR “smart” process allows for easy organization, sorting, retrieval and analysis of your open-ended answers in handwritten fields.

GradeMaster™ 600

On-Site Scanning: You Can Own Your Own Test Scoring Machines

Apperson scanners are fast, accurate, and user-friendly, print instant results, and are PC-compatible for detailed reporting:

GradeMaster™ 600 Advantage™ 1200 BenchMark™ 3000