Data entry scanning program for PC
DigiData Entry Systems announces a new data entry scanning approach for market researchers. Using a hand-held scanner, the DigiData “Magic Wand” Data Entry System reads information from printed questionnaires, converts it to typical data entry information and prints the information to a computer disk. The system uses a hand scanner and specially developed software to transfer information from the printed page to the computer.
“Using our system, market researchers will be able to scan a typical questionnaire page in under 10 seconds,” says John Chidester, DigiData managing partner.
The system requires some special layout of questionnaire forms, but no special forms are needed. The layout can be accomplished by typesetter, printer, or desktop publishing system. In addition, respondents don’t need to use special markers to fill out the questionnaires; black or blue markers, pens or pencils will suffice.
The scanner can “see” a swath about four inches wide and up to fourteen inches long and picks up checked boxes, translating them into data according to a definition file created by the user for each project. Multi-page questionnaires can be handled by the system with the program automatically recognizing which page is being scanned from marks pre-printed on the questionnaires. In addition, the system can automatically number forms or the user can manually assign form numbers at the start of each form scan.
The program requires an IBM XT, AT, PS2, or compatible with 512K RAM and one free slot for the expansion card which drives the scanner. For more information contact: DigiData Entry Systems, 9637 East Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Telephone 602-391-0552.