Paper Flow

Scan, Index and Organize Documents to Simplify Management

PaperFlow is the most powerful, complete and full-featured document capture and indexing system on the market. Maximize your productivity with production-level scanning. PaperFlow works as a standalone system, as an integrated part of PaperVision® Enterprise and ImageSilo® or with a wide variety of other Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems.

Convert Paper Records to Electronic Documents

• Scan and index hundreds of paper documents per minute into the ECM system or for export to any media.
• Handle all scanning needs in one centralized location or simultaneously at various sites.
• Eliminate keystrokes with the ability to read barcodes and handwriting, and process text with Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
• Verify captured data has been scanned and indexed properly with an optional quality control module.

Automate Capture Processes and Enhance Productivity

• Populate index values accurately by matching values and merging them with existing data instantly.
• Reduce time-consuming procedures with automated scanning and indexing.
• Improve efficiency with electronic image cleanup and formatting.
• Minimize operator intervention by automating import and export routines.

Implement Cost-Effective Document Conversion

• Enjoy unlimited scanning, because there are no per-click fees.
• Leverage existing equipment, as PaperFlow is designed to integrate with hundreds of scanners at the manufacturers’ full-rated speeds.
• Configure the system in minutes with an intuitive point-and-click setup that does not require scripting or extensive training.

Technical Specifications

PaperFlow facilitates high-volume scanning and indexing and interfaces with hundreds of desktop and production-level scanners to create a departmental or corporate-wide solution. As an optional, separately licensed product, it works as a standalone system, as an integrated part of PaperVision^® Enterprise or ImageSilo^® or with a wide variety of other document management systems.

System Overview

• Scan to any media, on any network configuration, providing full storage and network independence
• Simple point-and-click interface requires minimal training
• Simple navigation, scaling, searching and rotation options for accurate and detailed image verification
• Extensive use of keyboard shortcuts greatly improves operator productivity
• Barcode and zonal OCR automate indexing, eliminating the need for manual data entry
• Powerful scanning options allow you to define automatic page dropout, rotation and document breaks
• Efficient index manager reduces keystrokes and errors
• Multiple indexes can reference a single image
• Effortlessly merge multiple documents into a single document
• Image cleanup operations, including line and noise removal, de-skew, border removal and character enhancement, ensure the best quality image
• Optional QCFlow™ ensures the highest quality of scanned documents
• Optional OCRFlow™ enables full-page OCR processing of scanned documents
• All upgrades are included with annual maintenance, ensuring access to the latest product features and benefits
• Toll free, legendary technical support is eager to assist with any questions you may have

Security

• User login is required and protects the system from unauthorized use
• User- and group-level security limit access to system functionality and control user activity
• The system verifies user rights to ensure access is provided only to authorized users
• Only system administrators can alter security settings, enhancing security and accountability

Scalability and Reliability

• Support for over 300 scanners running at their full-rated speeds
• Centralized project setup and security eases administrative overhead
• Unlimited clients, projects and images can be handled from a single station
• Extensive configuration options allow you to tailor the system to fit your scanning needs
• Powerful automation engine performs routine operations during off-peak hours
• Built-in FTP engine provides for distributed scanning environments
• Detailed production reports keep track of productivity
• Detailed summary reports provide general billing statements

Integration

• Direct integration with PaperVision^® Enterprise and ImageSilo^® eliminates the headaches of implementing a multi-vendor solution
• Import existing images from archives or from other applications with or without existing index information
• “Match and merge” function automatically populates index fields with data from existing databases
• Customized exports to over 100 different document management and imaging systems

System Requirements

• Microsoft^® Windows^® 98 or higher, excluding Windows Vista x64
• Available memory as specified by operating system manufacturer
• 145MB available disk space for installation of program files