AccuScore

AccuScore is a software solution that represents a revolutionary advance in Optical Mark Sense Technology, using GSOMR - Grayscale Optical Mark Read. GSOMR is a process for reading “bubble” forms using electronic imaging technology. The types of forms processed by this program include exam forms such as SAT tests, questionnaires, voting ballots or any types of forms that are filled out by the process of filling in small preprinted circles or ellipses with a pencil.

The automatic scoring of “bubble” forms isn’t new - in fact, bubble forms were invented precisely for the purpose of automated processing using specialized scanning equipment. What is new and revolutionary about this program is that it uses electronic image capture technology in conjunction with specialized image processing software for performing the scoring.

Some major advantages of this new process over existing technology include:

• No expensive paper or printing required
• No specialized LED-array scanner
• Flexible, easy-to-use forms definition tool
  
• Extremely high accuracy rates
• Greater flexibility in forms design

This software product works in conjunction with an image capture scanner that produces an electronic reproduction of each form. The electronic images are processed by this new program to produce scoring results that achieve an accuracy rate equal to or better than those achieved by the LED scanners. Various makes and models of scanners may be used with this program, but the most accurate results are achieved when using scanners that produce grayscale image output. It is therefore not necessary to require the same expensive paper and printing process as is required by LED scanners. Thus, paper and print costs can be greatly reduced without sacrificing accuracy.