Server-based OCR and PDF Conversion Solution

ABBYY Recognition Server is a robust server-based solution for automating the recognition and PDF conversion process in enterprise environments. It is capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously across an enterprise and monitoring them from a single central administration point.

ABBYY Recognition Server can be used as a complete turnkey solution as well as an integral part of an external system, such as content management systems, document management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, document capture, and document sorting systems.

OCR via a Service-Based Architecture

ABBYY Recognition Server places all of the recognition processing functions on a server as opposed to the client. As a result, customers benefit from the following key benefits associated with service-oriented architectures:

Automated OCR Processing with Centralized Management

Organizations can centrally pre-define settings and control functions across the enterprise. A remote management console serves as a central point for defining processing parameters and managing recognition stations so that they can create specific «workflows» for a particular workgroup or project. Corporate users can access recognition functions without the need for individual training or task configuration.

Independent, Server-based Processing

Recognition and conversion is performed remotely on the server as background process, working independendly without affecting other tasks running on client workstations. Processing can take place unattended and «instantly», upon the placement of a document in a certain «watched folder», or at scheduled times.

High-volume Processing, Extendable Scalability

Recognition Server can handle any volume of documents because it is not limited by the constrains of a desktop workstation. Concurrent processing with automatic job distribution and load balancing, maximize throughput. Processing power is easily extended by simply adding additional processing stations and CPUs because a Server Manager can easily manage clusters of recognition stations.

Fast Deployment, Simple Integration, and Interoperability

Flexible enough to respond to rapidly changing business needs, Recognition Server can be deployed as a complete stand-alone solution or work with an external application. It is easy to deploy Recognition Server because it offers:

• Ready-to-use functions. A standard set of ready-to-use functions for key processes (e.g. converting images to searchable PDFs0 require minimal pre-configuration to get up and running.
• Open API. Companies can add powerful OCR without disrupting their existing document management process.
• XML-Ticket support enables instant management of processing from the client or third party applications.

Fault Tolerance

Includes built-in functionality to ensure ongoing stability of the system and thus protect data. Functions include server pinging to ensure proper functioning, server/job logging, automatic restart, and job re-routing in case of system failure.

Remote OCR Delivered Via HTTP

It is possible to work with Recognition Server via HTTP (provided that Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) is installed) and to create a web-based OCR processing service. Using a specially designed ASP sample, VARs and IT administrators can easily design a web interface to communicate with Recognition Sever via the Internet (and Intranet) and make it accessible from remote stations. This feature can be useful for corporations with distributed offices and remote workers as well as for service provides to offer their customers a web-based processing service.

For more product information, see ABBYY Recognition Server features and functions.