19.3 - Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
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Practice Questions
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What does OCR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of each part of the acronym.
Name one application of OCR technology.
💡 Hint: Consider where OCR can make data easier to manage.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does OCR stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember what each part of this acronym means.
True or False: OCR technology can be used to digitize documents.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of OCR in managing text.
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Challenge Problems
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If a historical document contains faded text, discuss how OCR technology might successfully or unsuccessfully try to digitize it.
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges OCR faces with image quality.
Evaluate the ethical implications of using OCR technology to digitize sensitive historical documents.
💡 Hint: Think about who controls the information and potential misuse.
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