Dynamsoft, a global leader in the capture of barcodes, documents, and IDs, has announced major enhancements to its Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) scanner SDK, delivering up to a 46% improvement in text recognition accuracy on particularly challenging datasets. Powered by deep learning-based text-line recognition, the latest update introduces a smarter, multi-step recognition workflow, ensuring more reliable results for ID card and passport scanning.
This latest update significantly enhances reading accuracy across three challenging scenarios:
- Noisy Backgrounds: AI filters visual noise to isolate and extract text with precision. For example, passports from Canada, the UK, and Indonesia feature complex background patterns, guilloche designs, and security elements that can interfere with OCR.
- Motion Blur: Optimized processing sharpens text clarity in dynamic environments, making real-time interaction seamless.
- Touching Characters: Advanced segmentation reliably separates closely connected characters for better accuracy.
This boost in accuracy is the result of a newly implemented multi-step recognition process, which leverages advanced validation methods to refine accuracy and overcome common OCR challenges. The workflow includes:
- Text Line Recognition Model – Recognizes an entire text line using an end-to-end CRNN (Convolutional Recurrent Neural Networks) model, improving efficiency and accuracy for high-level recognition.
- Character Validation and Enhancement – Applies feature scoring, confusable character correction, low-confidence character reanalysis, and overlapping character matching to refine recognition.
- Contextual and Linguistic Corrections – Uses regex-based format correction and a user-defined custom dictionary to enhance recognition accuracy based on predefined patterns and vocabulary.
“Accurate ID capture is critical to modern digital workflows, from border control to banking,” said Amy Gu, CEO of Dynamsoft. “With this latest MRZ scanner update, we’re delivering smarter, AI-powered precision that enables developers to build more reliable, automated ID scanning solutions.”
Pricing and Availability
The Dynamsoft MRZ Scanner SDK is available for building desktop, web, or mobile applications on iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. To get detailed pricing information or request a free trial, please visit the MRZ Scanner SDK page or contact the Dynamsoft sales team. Dynamsoft also offers flexible licensing options to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
About Dynamsoft
Dynamsoft specializes in computer vision technology, empowering developers to build advanced capture solutions for barcodes, documents, and IDs. Its SDKs are designed for high accuracy and speed, even in the most challenging industrial environments. Trusted by global companies such as FUJIFILM, Siemens, Fujitsu, GE, IBM, and Lockheed Martin, Dynamsoft’s solutions enable the digitization of workflow and boost operational efficiency. Since 2003, Dynamsoft has been a leader in enterprise-grade TWAIN software with its flagship Dynamic Web TWAIN SDK and is an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group, contributing to TWAIN standards. Learn more at https://www.dynamsoft.com