Functions of the OMR

Answer 1

OMR. 'Optical mark recognition' is the process of capturing data by contrasting reflectivity at predetermined positions on a page. By shining a beam of light ...

OMR is a technology wherein a scanned image of a paper having checkboxes or bubbles is subjected to a process of determining the marked/unmarked status of each of the checkboxes/bubbles contained in the image. The processor may be a hardware device such as an OMR scanner OR software such as SmartOMR.

Whereas, OCR. Optical character recognition, is the mechanical or electronic translation of images of handwritten, typewritten or printed text.

Answer 2

Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) technology is used to scan and capture data from marked paper forms, such as surveys or multiple-choice exams. The main functions of OMR include detecting and interpreting pencil marks on paper, converting them into digital data, and analyzing the responses for further processing or evaluation. OMR systems use specialized software and hardware to accurately and efficiently read and process large volumes of data from paper-based forms.

Answer 3

Optical Mark Reader (OMR)uses infra-red light to scan marks on prepared forms such as multiple- choice examination answer sheets or lottery tickets.