Contribution Type: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Transcription
| Mandatory | Repeatable | Edit Type | Data Type | Source | Level Available | Public Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Read Only | Variable Character Length (2 GB) | AI/Machine Generated NARA NARA Partner |
File Unit Item Item AV Digital Object |
Yes Index Only |
| Definition: |
Optical character recognition (OCR) transcription text of a typewritten or handwritten document is a transcription that is machine generated and produced by NARA or a NARA partner. OCR tools transcribe the words as they are written or typed in or on the document. OCR text is not always accurate, but it increases access and supports indexing and other search functionality. |
| Purpose: | To allow users to view NARA or NARA partner generated OCR transcription of a document thereby enhancing the searchability and discoverability of digital objects in the Catalog. |
| Relationship: | Transcription validates have an attribution type modifier of AI / Machine Generated and additionally have a NARA Partner Name. |
| Guidance: |
OCR transcriptions are generated for textual digital objects automatically during processing and preparation for publication online. The OCR transcription serves as the original source for the related OCR Transcription Validation contribution type. |
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