American National Standard Character Set for Optical Character Recognition (Classic Reprint): Ocr-B: Ocr-B (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover OCR-B, the ANSI standard that shapes how machines read alphanumeric text. Learn how design choices affect readability and device compatibility.

The book explains the evolution of OCR-B, its relation to OCR-A and international standards, and how its character shapes and sizes were revised for better OCR performance without losing conventional appearance. It covers the purpose of providing a practical choice between reading efficiency and familiar typography, and it notes where future standards may extend its use.

• How OCR-B character shapes were updated to improve readability across devices
• Sizes and repertoires used for different printing equipment, including Size I, III, and IV
• How the standard aligns with ECMA and ISO versions and how to reference related tables
• Practical notes on implementing and verifying precise, stable copies of OCR-B characters

Ideal for readers of standards and practitioners working on OCR design, implementation, and interoperability.

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