The future of OCR lies in improved accuracy, adaptability to diverse languages and formats, and integration with AI systems for broader applications. Modern OCR engines are moving beyond recognizing printed text to accurately interpreting handwriting and complex document layouts. One key development is OCR's ability to understand context. Future systems will combine OCR with natural language processing (NLP) to extract structured information from unstructured documents. For example, it can identify key fields in invoices or extract tables from research papers. OCR is also expected to benefit from advances in hardware and edge computing. By running OCR models locally on devices like smartphones or scanners, latency can be reduced, and privacy concerns addressed. This will make OCR more accessible for real-time applications like translation or accessibility tools.
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