Handwriting recognition from scanned documents?

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Do anyone know of any good programs for the following:
Handwriting recognition from scanned documents

Scan a handwritten page and save it to a text document.. :confused::confused:

Please help..

I am not in the mood to type 45 pages worth of hand written paper.. There must be an easier way :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
I think it's called OCR software. I know it can scan Word docs into editable docs but not sure about hand written. Maybe a good place to start.
 
there isn't anything that can fully understand handwriting ... the ICR you are refering to ... can only read characters if they have been placed in blocks ... so one block per character :) ..... this is definitely a very useful tool ... but alas .... there is not solution other that to type it out urself .... there are some software packages that can help ... but they may only get 20% of the characters .... look at nuance.com ... there are a few more ... just can't remember right now :)
 
Thanks will go and check it out.. As long as most of the stuff can be scanned I can allways do spell checks on it and proof read and make corrections myself. :D
 
Some info on the product:


SoftWriting is the only product available anywhere that enables you to convert documents containing handwritten notes and hand printed text into editable computer files such as Word documents. CharacTell's flagship product, is based on our proven technology for recognizing non-connected handwriting and machine-printed text. Whether you are a student taking notes in the classroom or library, or a professional at a meeting, SoftWriting is for you. Reducing the need to retype, saves both time and effort.

SoftWriting is very simple to use and requires no prior expertise. A four-minute, easy to follow, wizard guides you through the required process to get you going. You import or create your documents using a wide variety of peripherals: scanners, tablets or digital pens. SoftWriting learns your handwriting, then processes the document, converting it into electronic format. Words that have not been recognized appear along with the original document with editing suggestions. Following this quick process, you save your work as a text or MS Word file.
 
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I moved the clock forward and it told me it expired when i moved it back i still had my days left.. so it might work playing around with the clock :D :D :D

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on another point.. your sig is so very true :(:(
 
TheBossMan said:
Hi you guys I have found this program:

Charactell's Softwriting : http://www.charactell.com/SoftWriting.html

This program very accurate so far.. :D:D

Only problem it's a 15 day trial :(:(
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Please try this software out and let me know what you think about it.. I see there is another clone of that software as well call SimpleOCR.. Both programs exactly the same only got different name :confused::confused:
 
Windows has handwriting recognition, but I've never had to use it on scanned documents.
 
Best known software is Omnipage. Don't know how much it cost but I know that big newspaper companies use it also.
 
I use Omnipage and FineReader for printed text, but will they handle handwriting?
 
Omnipage definitely, full OCR ability and editing function. Works pretty well ... I've used it about 2 years ago, think it's still available on the market though ;)
 
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