Describes new information processing developments and end-user products from 18 companies. Applications include optical storage and imaging devices, document management software, and automated business and data processing systems. Developments include flat-screen images, affordable image item processing, digital writing technology, and a federal…

Describes optical scanners, including how the technology works; applications in data management and research; development of instructional materials; and providing community services. Discussion includes the three basic types of optical scanners: optical character recognition (OCR), optical mark readers (OMR), and graphic scanners. A sidebar…