While humans can transcribe a text with about 99% accuracy, OCR software often doesn't get beyond 80% when dealing with a slightly damaged text.

对这样的文字，人类的识别成功率可以达到99%，而OCR软件只能达到80%。

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This information is transmitted to the OCR software, which adjusts for the distortions and allows the OCR software to read text more accurately.

然后将探测信息转给光学字符识别软件，进行变形失真调整，以便光学字符识别软件能更精确地识别文字。

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When users solve a CAPTCHA through reCAPTCHA, the software will give users two words: one with a known answer (the control word) and one where the OCR software wasn't quite sure what the word was.

当用户被要求输入验证码时，用户可以看到两个单词：一个是已知的单词（控制单词），另一个是OCR软件无法确认的单词。

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We'd certainly like to see much more, including some sort of OCR software -- you know, the stuff that converts writing to editable text.

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S., a leading innovator in optical character recognition (OCR)software, is excited to announce the availability of their IRISNotes 2 lineup, digital pens that capture handwritten notes and convert them into edible text on a computer.

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The bundled software includes PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, OmniPage LE for OCR, PageKeeper Standard, and HP's own TWAIN driver (PrecisionScan), which does a good job of automatically making adjustments (exposure, color balance, and the like) when scanning color photos.

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