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Descriptive for 30 Page Output Options >>>
Bound Book Scanning >
We are able to scan bound books with no damage to the binding at all, using the Kirtas range of machinery of which we are the sole UK & Ireland resellers we can capture at speeds up to 3000 pages an hour in 24 bit full colour. We are able to implement XML / Metadata / METS / ALTO and using our sophisticated software create templetes across left and right pages to give any desired output required.
Further information on the Hardware used to scan "Bound Documentation" can be found here.Single Sheet Scanning >
Using a wide range of variable speed scanners we are able to effectively re-produce any hard copy material. Using the same software throughout the bureau we can give any electronically desired output.
Because we are a division of Hollingworth & Moss Ltd we can effectively de bind any bound material to process through a single sheet scanner. We can then offer a solution to re bind the material to its original condition and binding, even including the de binding, scanning and re binding of magazine issues.
Image Segmentation Output Scanning >
Segmentation refers to the process of partitioning a digital image into multiple segments. The goal of segmentation is to simplify and / or change the representation of an image into something that is more meaningful and easier to analyze. Image segmentation is typically used to locate objects and boundaries (images,text etc.) in images.
Basically in laymans terms, we lift the text from the page, lift the image(s) from the page. Wipe the page clean, back to white. Lay the image(s) down then finally lay the text back down. The result is as close to a new book as possible.
In PDF version these images can be OCR'd.
An example page can be found here.
Further Reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SegmentationGreyscale Output Scanning >
Is a range of shades of grey without apparent colour. The darkest possible shade is black, which is the total absence of transmitted or reflected light. The lightest possible shade is white, the total transmission or reflection of light at all visible wavelengths. Intermediate shades of grey are represented by equal brightness levels of the three primary colours (red, green and blue) for transmitted light, or equal amounts of the three primary pigments (cyan, magenta and yellow) for reflected light.
When we scan bound documents we always capture the image in FULL Colour and using our revolutianary software we convert the images to Greyscale.
Pro's >
- Can retain more information on page
Con's >
- File sizes are large
- Image backgrounds can appear grainy.
- Unable to justify Page (centralise)
- Unable to folio page (use same page height)
If we are de binding a book or are scanning single sheets then we can scan directly into Greyscale, we still run through specialist software to optimise output.
An example page can be found here.
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayscale
Full Colour Scanning >
Full colour scanning is replicating the original look of the binding / hardcopy and re producing an identical like for like electronic version. Usually in 24 bit pixel depth, we can also replicate single sheet scanning in a full colour output.
Pro's >
- Gives an authentic look to older bindings / hardcopy
Con's >
- Large file size
- Unable to justify Page (Centralise)
- Unable to folio page (Use same page height)
Bi-Tonal Output Scanning >
An image made up of pixels that either are white or black (i.e., an image that includes no shades of grey or color). If scanning from a bound document / book then we would still capture in full colour and convert using our software.
Pro's >
- We can significantly reduce file size down to 26kb per image
- Can increase OCR sensitivity
Con's >
- Images are in black & white only
- Loss of definition in images
An example page can be found here.
Standard PDF >PDF ‘Portable Document Format’. It is file format developed by Adobe Systems. PDF captures formatting information from a variety of desktop publishing applications, making it possible to send formatted documents and have them appear on the recipient's monitor or printer as they were intended.
A PDF can contain:
- Full Colour
- Greyscale
- Segmented
- Bitonal
- Vectorisation
- Mixture of any of the above
We can supply PDF's in PDF/a version also.
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Document_Format
Compressed PDF >
Our software lets us produce the smallest PDF files possible today, while delivering intelligent and searchable characteristics with excellent image quality. We can guarantee you results other products cannot even promise.
- Reduce file size - down to 1%
- Enhance image quality - improved contrast
- Smooth rough edges - better text presentation
These files are idea for web issue, archival storage or for fast downloads with virtually no loss of quality whatsoever. We can supply thes in PDF/a version and generally have an added linearization embeded.
A compressed page example can be found here.
Vectorised Text >
We are able to Vectorise text within a PDF document on the text block of scanned pages, Vectorisation can significantly increase OCR sensitivity giving a better recognition. We are also able to rebuild missing characters within text blocks.
Pro's >
- Re building of damaged characters
- Edge smoothing to characters
- Can increase OCR sensitivity
Con's >
- Images are in Black & White only
- Larger file size
- Loss of definition in images
An example of a Vectorised PDF can be found here.
Microsoft Word Conversion >
We are able to convert scanned images back into the format of Microsoft Word, this gives the ability for re formatting, making amendments and bringing up to date of older books.
Pro's >
- Ability to re format
- Ability to make changes as and where needed.
Con's >
- Not 100% acurate in retaining page size and formatting
- Image heavy books / hard copy can cause a problem
OCR >
Means ‘Optical Character Recognition' It is the electronic translation of images of handwritten, typewritten or printed text into machine-editable text. It is used to convert paper books and documents into electronic files.
OCR is searchable when viewing the OCR on a hidden layer in a PDF.
An OCR'd PDF page can be seen here. Click in "Search" at the top of the window and type the word : ...
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_character_recognition
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