optical mark reading

(Computer Science) the reading of marks by an optical device whereby the information can be stored in machine-readable form

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Images of the remittance documents are captured by scanners, and much of the processing is done automatically utilizing OCR (optical character reading), ICR (intelligent character reading), OMR (optical mark reading) and CAR/ LAR (courtesy amount recognition/legal amount recognition)--minimizing the need for human intervention and, hence, the opportunity for human error.

Processing for profitability: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island applies automation to remittance processing--and even has outsourcers saying they couldn't do it faster or better. The health plan successfully reduced the required staff count by 50 percent, but still avoided layoffs

Another important form of scanning is optical mark reading (OMR), sometimes called mark sense reading.

Applications of optical scanners in an academic center

Glabus says they had heard of optical mark reading being used successfully for similar, though not as extensive, studies by other dioceses and archdioceses, so they felt comfortable with the technology.

Needs assessment project mirrors district demands

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