Character verification optical system Text-Genius

reconnaissancefor 1D barcode readingfor 2D matrix code reading

The SIMATIC MV440 is integrated with the "Text-Genius" and "Text-Genius Plus" OCR license enabling it to read texts other than reading 1D barcodes and 2D matrix codes. Reading and comparing plain text and machine readable codes in the same image field is now feasible. It comes with OCR-A and B fonts, Semifont M13, Arial and similar fonts and the entire ASCII character set. Optical Character Recognition can be applied in the pharmaceuticals industry (serialization/expiry dates), automobile/electronics industry (production number on PCBs), the solar industry (serial numbers on thin layer modules) or the food and beverages industry (best before date packaging). With the "Text-Genius" and "Text-Genius Plus" licenses, SIMATIC MV440 can be used for text recognition (in addition to reading 1D barcodes and 2D matrix codes). Text recognition is also referred to as OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Simultaneous reading and comparing of plain text and reading of machine-readable codes in the same field of view is thus possible. "Text-Genius" allows text recognition without training for a number of character sets by using generic algorithms, and thus reading without a preparatory phase. The "Text-Genius Plus" license comprises all functions of the "Text-Genius" license and additionally enables training of further fonts and characters, including special characters and graphic symbols. Licenses The licenses are supplied as a "Single License" on a USB flash drive and can be copied to the device with the SIMATIC Automation License Manager (ALM) using a plug-in. The "Text-Genius" license is executable on a SIMATIC MV440 with firmware version 3.0 and higher