The accuracy of the OCR technology has greatly improved as a result of constant developments over the years. One of its weak points that was an obstacle for its Thai users had to do with its ability to read the “Thai language.”
“The grammatical structure of English makes it easier for a computer to read. Thai, on the other hand, is far more difficult with numerous letters in the alphabet, vowels, and tonal signs. In one line there can be as many as four levels of scripts while in English there is only one.” Dr. Thanarat explained. international program in thailand
Fortunately, such problems have now been eradicated with the use of Deep Learning technology that enhances AI intelligence.
“Once the new technology has been introduced, it can increase the accuracy so that the OCR can read Thai with a level of fluency that is comparable to a Thai person reading it.”
Read Me also lessens the burdens in the business sector
ReadMe is the first product of the Eikonnex AI Co. Ltd. with the support of the University Technology Center (Chula UTC). Dr. Thanarat and her team developed this product after a business survey had been conducted.
“A lot of the work in the business sector involves documents which still rely on a lot of manpower in filling out data. ReadMe was produced to help the business sector. Emphasis is placed on accurate reading to ensure the least possible mistakes.” Dr. Thanarat explained citing the use of ReadMe in the banking business.
“Agencies that have used ReadMe have found that in comparison with OCRs from other companies both Thai and foreign, ReadMe is the most accurate with up to 92.6% accuracy and can certainly help avoid instances of human error.”
At present, Eikonnex AI offers ReadMe services through customized software development or licensing for use with the agency’s own applications.
“We are now in the age of digital transformation. All agencies need to adapt and digitize everything. ReadMe is a tool to facilitate this digital transformation with relative ease.”
Will the use of ReadMe cost manual workers their jobs? Does the AI “replace” or “facilitate” things for us? How should human beings deal with these changes and situations?
For this Dr, Thanarat left us with these words of caution, “technology is moving very fast. OCR or ReadMe are definitely on their way. Many jobs will inevitably be replaced by technology which means that human beings will need to adjust to the situation and take on the tasks that computers are still not able to perform.”
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