RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software)

[George Gallen]

Title: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software)

Could also have the PC that is scanning save to a specific directory. then have a program monitor that directory for new entries, read them, encode them and save them    somehow then the saved filename would have be linked into the system.   I'm just using pcpaint as an example of a program that might be able to read directly from a scanner and save in .jpg/.bmp format.   If volume is high, and a number of scanners are being used, then have one central PC share it's directory and each scanner saves to that directory. Since the directory is shared, you could even have unix system running SAMBA monitor the directory (thus bringing unix into the picture). The only drawback to having unix in the setup is that it is more difficult to have unix bring up IE on a PC. But that could be gotten around if you run a lpr/lpd daemon on the PC which can then take a print job and pass it to a program (ie. RPM www.brooksnet.com). or use a PC with rsh daemon that would allow the unix system to send the launch command to the PC. or even a small custom PERL socketed program on the PC which could listen for a command and launch IE.   Depending on the $$ wanted to be spent.   I don't think a having the image be a type 1/19 file would be good, unless it's base64 or mime encoded, as you could have char(255)'s imbedded in the image.   George    -----Original Message----- From: Ross Ferris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 4:34 PM To: U2 Users Discussion List Subject: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software) You could of course simply save the file into a directory that is also a type 1/19 file to UV - I suppose it depends on the number of images involved, as a directory search will slow down, and yet ..... Might be interesting to find out WHERE in the business process Stewart was looking at deploying this ? Obviously HOW you approach the problem will vary depending on volumes.   If this was for a Proof of Delivery System (PODS), or maybe for incoming invoices/documents the volumes would be quite high, and the process would need to be as efficient as possible. There may be other areas where the volumes are very low (though the value of the image to the business is high), and the relatively small overhead of using PCPaint as you suggest & then doing a Save As may not be too great an impost.   Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage - an Evolution in Software Development   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Gallen Sent: Wednesday, 4 February 2004 5:22 AM To: 'U2 Users Discussion List' Subject: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software)   another less integrated option (sorry if it was said before, I didn't catch the beginning of the thread). Use whatever method to scan/import as a bmp/jpg. Base64 encode the file, and store it in UV. Then Uncode the file, save it's original extension, and launch IE with that filename for display If this is running under windows, you could pull from UV encoded, decode, save to \Temporary_files and Execute IE, all from a program.   I don't know if PCpaint can import an image from a source other than a file, I know one of my image manipulation software packages that came with an old digital camera (I think's it's by Adobe) will allow me to import from my scanner, or camera, or file.   George -----Original Message----- From: Keith Upton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:03 PM To: U2 Users Discussion List Subject: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software) We use 1Mage (www.1mage.com) and amass for the optical jukebox   -----Original Message----- From: Lloyd Cottrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 February 2004 17:54 To: 'U2 Users Discussion List' Subject: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software)   TRY COMPASSCS.COM. I USE THEM AND THEY HAVE A GREAT PRODUCT. INTEGRATED IN UNIVERSE ALSO   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ross Ferris Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 6:28 AM To: U2 Users Discussion List Subject: RE: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software) FWIW this is an integral component of our Visage product - simply drop a scanner element on a form & you are in business (provided you have a PC with a scanner or Camera or other TWAIN device that is!). Simple matter to then have your indexing inside UV, and store the actual image in "web space" - can also drop a file element to allow arbitrary capture/loading of any file. Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage - an Evolution in Software Development _____________________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Stewart Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 2004 12:39 PM To: U2 Users Discussion List (E-mail) Subject: Document scan and retrieval (looking for software) Hi All, Does anyone know of any products available for document scanning and retrieval with interfaces for Universe. Or any products that have a reasonable API so we can create our own interface. Regards, Stewart Mitchell Manager, Core Distribution Systems Mayne Pharmacy Services IT mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]   --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 30/01/2004    << File: ATT23548.txt >>    --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). 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