What is Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?

Options

  • A. A technique for converting text present in images or scanned documents into machine-readable text
  • B. A technique for converting text into encrypted audio
  • C. A method used only for detecting network attacks
  • D. A technique for creating database tables
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. A technique for converting text present in images or scanned documents into machine-readable text

Detailed Explanation

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a computer vision technique used to recognise characters and words from images, scanned documents, or photographs and convert them into machine-readable text. OCR is useful for digitising books, forms, invoices, identity documents, and other printed material.