BS 5464-1:1977

This standard BS 5464-1:1977 Optical character recognition is classified in these ICS categories:

• 35.040.50 Automatic identification and data capture techniques

This International Standard for character shapes and sizes is intended to facilitate and foster the use of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in data processing, by defining character shapes suitable for both human and machine reading.

It establishes a common basis for printing equipment and optical scanning equipment for OCR interchange applications.

Additional International Standards will cover the print quality and the relevant characteristics of the formats needed to satisfy interchange requirements.

Establishes a common basis for printing and optical scanning equipment for interchange applications.