What it does:

Adobe’s technology converts data entered on fill-and-print PDF forms (e.g., tax returns) to machine readable 2D barcodes. Typically, these forms need to be printed for the user to sign. Ascent Capture scans the signed paper printout, decodes the barcode and converts the extracted data to digital format for additional processing.

Organizations need Adobe Barcoded Forms for Ascent Capture if they:

• Are ready to introduce digital imaging processes into their workflow.
  
• Are spending too much time and money manually entering data from forms into their enterprise management systems or databases.
  
• Work in government or regulated industries where user-signed documents are a requirement.
  
• Cannot outsource data entry because of security and confidentiality concerns.

With Adobe Barcoded Forms for Ascent Capture you can:

• Reduce the time, cost and error rate associated with manual data entry.
  
• Ease the transition from an all-manual to all-digital workflow with a hybrid manual-digital process.
  
• Allow users to complete forms with the free, cross-platform Adobe Reader.
  
• Capture both the data in the barcode, and an image of the signed document, for regulatory or compliance purposes.

Key features of Adobe Barcoded Forms for Ascent Capture include:

• Joint solution from two of the world’s leading software developers.
  
• Eliminates the need to print, store and distribute paper documents. Instead, post them on the web, or send via email or on a CD.
  
• Bar codes reduce the need for data entry, validation and QC personnel.
  
• Easy installation as a module for Ascent Capture.
  
• Single tool creates both paper and online forms.

For more information, read the Adobe Barcoded Forms for Ascent Capture datasheet.