Ambir Technology Announces Only Solution to Scan Business Cards Directly Into Microsoft Outlook.Ambir Scan2Contacts Software and Card Scanner Improves Efficiency and Eliminates Need to Import Data From Third Party Software ELMHURST, Ill. -- Ambir Technology, Inc., www.ambir.com, a manufacturer and marketer of scanners, electronic signature pads and digital imaging software solutions, today announces another industry first - its Scan2Contacts business card scanning solution that combines OCR OCR in full optical character recognition Scanning and comparison technique intended to identify printed text or numerical data. It avoids the need to retype already printed material for data entry. (optical character recognition optical character recognition (OCR), method for the machine-reading of typeset, typed, and, in some cases, hand-printed letters, numbers, and symbols using optical sensing and a computer. ) software with a lightweight, small-footprint Ambir A6 card scanner. Scan2Contacts is a fully-integrated add-on to Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook , delivering automatic new contact entry into what has become the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for business users to store contact information. Because it works directly from within Outlook, Scan2Contacts is the only business card scanning solution that eliminates the need for a third party application before information can be imported into Outlook, making it the most simplified and convenient system available to scan business cards into Outlook . "Business card OCR solutions that create separate databases and require users to manually export records to Microsoft Outlook are not time and cost efficient," said Al Ingallinera, Ambir Technology vice president, sales and marketing. "Because Scan2Contacts works directly from within Outlook, there is no new software to learn or interface with, which results in quicker, easier automatic loading of new contacts into Microsoft Outlook." How It Works Users simply plug in the Ambir A6 card scanner, open up Outlook and scan business cards. In a matter of seconds, Scan2Contacts automatically inputs both the image and text data directly into a new contact record in Outlook. The included lightweight, space-efficient Ambir scanner is USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. powered, therefore it requires no external power supply, making the Scan2Contact system fully mobile and ideal for users looking to scan business cards in the office or on the road. Business Card Scanning Solution Features Streamlines contact management - eliminate manual data entry for quicker input and reduced data errors Automatic new contact entry into Outlook - just insert a card, scan, and the new entry is automatically created in just seconds with no need to first scan then import from third party software Captures both data and images at 600 optical dpi - digitize To convert an image or signal into digital code by scanning, tracing on a graphics tablet or using an analog to digital conversion device. 3D objects can be digitized by a device with a mechanical arm that is moved onto all the corners. and store crisp business card images in addition to text data Ambir A6 Card Scanner Features Scan area - up to 4 inches x 6 inches Ideal for travel and ultra compact - weighs only 7.2 ounces and includes carrying case Mechanical paper sensor A device that measures or detects a real-world condition, such as motion, heat or light and converts the condition into an analog or digital representation. An optical sensor detects the intensity or brightness of light, or the intensity of red, green and blue for color systems. - delivers reliable and effective card scanning Connects and powers off USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. - no external power adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is required and no "warm-up" wait time to scan (USB 1.1 hardware; compatible with USB 2.0; USB 1.1 speed performance) Commercial grade quality - durable and reliable for frequent and continuous use Includes detachable de·tach tr.v. de·tached, de·tach·ing, de·tach·es 1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat. 2. 5 foot USB cable (150 cm) Pricing and Availability Available now, the Scan2Contacts solution enabling users to scan business cards directly into Microsoft Outlook costs $199.95 (Model ID700-OCR). It can be purchased directly from Ambir Technology, or from wholesale distributors and leading direct solution providers. All Ambir document, passport and card scanners are backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Extended warranties The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. also are available. For more information, visit www.ambir.com. For technical support, call 1-630-530-5400 ext 104. About Ambir Technology Founded in 2000, Ambir Technology is a privately-held manufacturer and marketer of scanners, electronic signature pads and digital imaging software solutions for the quick digital capture of documents, IDs, photos and other printed materials. Ambir products are designed to maximize workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. , increase productivity and improve data security while saving time and reducing costs. The company strives to consistently bring the highest quality in innovative new products to market. Beyond its product quality, Ambir is distinguished by its commitment to partnering with solution providers, developers and end users to deliver the best solution to meet each customer's unique digital capture needs. Ambir Technology, Microsoft, Outlook and Scan2Contacts are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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