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UNSD Census Workshop

Learn about the two methods to automate mark data capture using Optical Mark Recognition (OMR). Explore OMR from image processing, dedicated OMR scanners, forms design, hardware, software, advantages, and disadvantages for each method. Discover the typical workflow and accuracy of OMR, as well as the potential advantages and disadvantages. Get expert insights from International Manager Andy Tye of DRS, the worldwide specialists in Census data capture.

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UNSD Census Workshop

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  1. UNSD Census Workshop Day 2 - Session 7 Data Capture: Optical Mark Recognition Andy Tye – International Manager DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  2. Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) 2 methods to automate Mark data capture OMR from image Dedicated OMR scanners Forms design, Hardware, Software, Advantages, Disadvantages for each method are different Data Capture DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  3. OMR from image Processing Data Capture Scan Database Image Storage DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  4. Dedicated OMR Scanners Data Capture Database Scan DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  5. OMR from image Forms Design Typical stock grade paper (90GSM) Corner Stones advised Dropout colour is recommended but not essential Data Capture - OMR DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  6. Dedicated OMR Scanners Forms Design CBS2 Standard Paper Layout of form designed using grid system Dropout colour is mandatory Data Capture - OMR DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  7. Forms Design Whichever OMR method chosen make sure you: Design your form in collaboration with technology provider Finalise the form design in good time, well in advance of census Prove your forms design with a Pilot exercise Census forms need to be designed precisely and with enumerator task in mind Data Capture - OMR DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  8. OMR from image Hardware Image Scanners TWAIN or ISIS Database Server Storage Server Network Administrator PC CS-Pro PCs Key correction PCs Scanner PCs Image interpretation PCs Data Capture - OMR Dedicated OMR Scanners Hardware • OMR Scanners • Database Server • Network • Administrator PC • CS-Pro PCs DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  9. Typical Workflow Data Capture - OMR OMR from image DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  10. Typical Workflow Data Capture - OMR OMR from image Dedicated OMR Scanners DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  11. OMR from image Software Software for Scanner PCs Software for Administrator PC CS-Pro PCs Software for Key correction PCs Software for Direct Data Entry PCs License per Image interpretation PCs MS-SQL or other database Data Storage, Archive and Retrieval Data Capture - OMR Dedicated OMR Scanners Software • Software for OMR Scanners • Software for Administrator PC • CS-Pro PCs • MS -SQL or other database DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  12. OMR from image Accuracy Typically tolerance level applied Data Capture - OMR Dedicated OMR Scanners Accuracy • Typically 16 levels of discrimination DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  13. OMR from image Advantages No specialist hardware required An Image archive is automatically produced of every form Very high speed scanning can be achieved Data Capture - OMR Dedicated OMR Scanners Advantages • Very accurate time proven technology • A guaranteed accuracy of data from properly shaded forms • ‘Problem’ forms are identified at point of scanning and can be ‘out-sorted’ • Validated data is produced immediately as forms are accepted • Overall a low cost option for paper based data capture DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  14. OMR from image Disadvantages Not all data can be collected using OMR. Such as name, occupation, etc. Need trained enumerators to complete the form. As OMR fields take up space, so forms can be more pages as a consequence Accuracy suffers from image technology Significant hardware/software and trained IT staff will be required Accuracy dependant on manual intervention Data Capture - OMR Dedicated OMR Scanners Disadvantages • Not all data can be collected using OMR. Such as name, occupation, etc. • Need trained enumerators to complete the form. • As OMR fields take up space, so forms can be more pages as a consequence • Accurately printed forms are required. DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  15. Data Capture - OMR DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  16. Summary For both methods The single most important factor for timely and accurate data capture is to make sure ‘the forms are filled in correctly and are returned in good condition’ Data Capture - OMR DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  17. UNSD Census Workshop Day 2 - Session 7 Thank you for listening Andy Tye – International Manager DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

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