JP2003309689A - Facsimile ocr system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate the necessity of confirmation by an operator and shorten a working time in an OCR (optical character reader) processing apparatus of an OCR facsimile system. <P>SOLUTION: A main control unit 101 of the OCR processing apparatus 30 controls a facsimile server 20 so that image data containing OCR processing results executed by the unit 30 are sent by facsimile in order to confirm the image data by a transmission source. The unit 101 receives the image data containing the OCR processing results which are transmitted by facsimile for confirmation by the transmission source, and the data shows that at least one part of the OCR processing is normal. In this case, the unit 101 executes re-OCR processing, and transmits by facsimile image data containing the results of the re-OCR processing and indicating that an item being normal, in order to allow the opposite party's facsimile machine of the transmission source to confirm the data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus for receiving image data sent by facsimile from a sender and an OCR apparatus for executing OCR processing on the received image data.
The present invention relates to a facsimile OCR system including a CR processing device. Here, OCR processing is an optical character
Abbreviation of recognition or optical character reader processing, which means the processing of optically recognizing (reading) a character.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A facsimile OCR system for performing OCR processing on image data such as an order receipt received by a facsimile apparatus has been put into practical use, and an example thereof is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the facsimile OCR system of the conventional example has a facsimile machine 9 of the other party.
0, facsimile server device 20, OCR processing device 30
a and a business system computer 50, in which the destination facsimile machine 90 and the facsimile server machine 20 are connected via a public telephone network 80, while the facsimile server machine 20 and the OCR processor are connected. 30a and the business system computer 50 are connected to a local area network (hereinafter referred to as L
It is called AN. ) 70.

FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a normal process executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG. 12, and FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an error process executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

In FIG. 13, for example, handwritten order request letter image data having a format as shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted from the facsimile machine 90 of the other party to the public telephone network 8.
0 to the facsimile server device 20 in the processing center, and in response to this, the facsimile server device 20 receives the transmitted image data of the order request letter, and then transmits the image data to the OCR processing device 30a. Forward. Then, the OCR processing device 30a performs OCR processing on the transferred image data to perform character recognition,
The recognition result is displayed on the display unit and shown to the operator. If the operator confirms the content and if it is OK, the character recognition result data is transferred to the business system computer 50.
Computer 5 for business system by transferring to
When 0, the ordering process is started.

On the other hand, when the operator confirms the contents of the recognition result and there is an unrecognizable item as shown in FIG. 15, in order to request the partner to resend the order request letter, A resend request letter is created, the facsimile server device 20 is requested to send it, and in response to this, the facsimile server device 20 is sent.
Will send the resend request letter to the facsimile machine 90 of the other party via the public telephone network 80.

[0006]

In the conventional OCR facsimile system, confirmation work by the operator is necessary to prevent erroneous recognition of OCR. OC
When the recognition by R is not possible, it takes a long time to perform the confirmation work because the sender performs the confirmation work after the operator work. That is, in an OCR facsimile system in which a handwritten voucher is received by a facsimile machine and an OCR process is executed, an operator process for confirming whether or not the OCR result is correct is indispensable. However,
If the machine is not erroneously recognized and cannot be discriminated, if the operator is requested to resend after confirmation, it takes time to complete the process, and the work of the operator increases.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and to provide an OCR facsimile system in the conventional OCR facsimile system in which the operator's confirmation is not required in the OCR processing device of the processing center and the working time is shortened. is there.

[0008]

An OCR facsimile system according to the present invention comprises a facsimile apparatus for receiving image data facsimile-transmitted from a sender, and an OCR processing apparatus for executing OCR processing on the received image data. In the provided facsimile OCR system, the above O
It is characterized by comprising control means for controlling so that the image data including the OCR processing result executed by the CR processing device is transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and at least part of the OCR processing in the image data is normal. Is displayed, the control means preferably executes the re-OCR process, and the image data indicating the normal item including the result of the re-OCR process is faxed for confirmation at the sender. It is characterized by controlling to transmit.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and it is shown that all the OCR processing is normal in the image data. If so, the control means preferably controls the image data for confirming the end of the process to be facsimile-transmitted to the sender.

Furthermore, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data for confirming the end of the processing is
Preferably, it is characterized by including the OCR processing result in the image data transmitted by facsimile from the transmission source.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an embodiment according to the present invention,
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile OCR system including a facsimile device 90 of a partner, a facsimile server device 20, an OCR processing device 30, and a business system computer 50. As shown in FIG. 1, the facsimile OCR system according to the present exemplary embodiment is configured to include a facsimile device 90 of a destination, a facsimile server device 20, an OCR processing device 30, and a computer 50 for a business system. While the facsimile device 90 and the facsimile server device 20 are connected via the public telephone network 80, the facsimile server device 20 and the O
CR processor 30 and business system computer 50
Are connected via the LAN 70. The OCR processing device 30 of this embodiment is a conventional OCR processing device 30.
It is characterized in that it is provided in place of a.

When the OCR processing device 30 of this embodiment receives a handwritten order request letter and receives facsimile image data that cannot be read by the OCR processing, the OCR processing is performed on the sender without waiting for the operator's instruction. The present invention proposes a system for automatically instructing the confirmation of the result and the confirmation of the processing end, and the main control unit 1 of the OCR processing device 30 is proposed.
01 is the OCR executed by the OCR processor 30
The facsimile server device 20 is controlled so that the image data including the processing result is automatically transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and at least part of the OCR processing in the image data is normal. Is displayed, the main control unit 101 of the OCR processing device 30 executes the re-OCR process, and the re-OCR process is executed.
The image data including the R processing result and indicating the normal item is controlled to be transmitted by facsimile for confirmation by the facsimile device 90 of the transmission source.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and it is shown that all the OCR processing is normal in the image data. If so, the main control unit 101 of the OCR processing device 30 transmits the image data for confirming the processing end including the OCR processing result in the image data transmitted by facsimile from the transmission source to the facsimile device 9 of the transmission destination.
The control is performed so that the facsimile is transmitted to 0.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the OCR processing device 30 shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, an OCR processing device 30 is a known personal computer, and transmits / receives facsimile image data to / from the facsimile server device 20 and OC of received facsimile image data.
Control processing based on R processing and OCR processing results (for details, see
This is the process described with reference to FIG. ) Etc. are executed. The main control unit 101 is specifically configured by a CPU, is connected to the following hardware units via a bus 113, controls them, and executes various software functions described later. This client PC
At 30, the image reading unit 102 and the image recording unit 103
Is provided as an option, and the image reading unit 102 is a CCD
An original is read by a scanner using the above, and dot image data converted into black and white binary is output. Image recording unit 1
Reference numeral 03 denotes a printer device such as an electrophotographic system, which prints out image data received by facsimile communication from another facsimile server device or facsimile device by facsimile communication and records it, or records character data. The display unit 104 is a liquid crystal display device (LC
D) or a display device such as a CRT display, which displays the operating state of the OCR processing device 30 and displays the image data of the original to be transmitted and the received image data. The operation unit 105 is, for example, a keyboard, and is used to input character data and instruction commands.

The ROM 106 is for the OCR processing device 30.
The programs of various software required for the operation of FIG.
The so-called O, in which the handwritten character in the order request letter 1 is recognized by referring to the product number table 108a in the hard disk drive 108 and the data of the recognition result is output
A known OCR program 10 for executing CR processing
6a is stored. The RAM 107 is an SRAM, D
It is composed of RAM, SDRAM and the like, and is used as a working area of the main control unit 101 to store temporary data generated when the program is executed.

Further, the hard disk drive 108
Is a storage device having a built-in recording medium, and stores an application program to be executed, an image memory for image data of a facsimile, and the like, and the hard disk drive 108 stores a product number table 108a. The product number table 108a is used to store in advance the product numbers of the ordered items to be handwritten in the order request letter of FIG. 5, and to verify that the handwritten numbers are the product numbers. The LAN interface 112 is connected to the LAN 70, receives signals and data from the LAN 70, and transmits signals and data to the LAN 70 to execute interface processing such as signal conversion and protocol conversion.

FIG. 3 shows the facsimile server device 2 of FIG.
It is a block diagram which shows the structure of 0. In FIG. 3, the facsimile server device 20 has a facsimile communication function such as the conventional G3 system, and outputs the image data of the facsimile received from the facsimile device 90 of the other party to the OCR processing device 30 while performing the OCR processing. It has a function of transmitting the image data received from the device 30 to the facsimile device 90 of the other party.

The main control unit 1 is specifically composed of a CPU, is connected to the following hardware units via a bus 13 and controls them, and also executes various software functions described later. . The display unit 4 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (LCD) or a CRT display, and displays the operating state of the facsimile server device 20 and displays image data of a document to be transmitted and received image data. To do. The operation unit 5 includes character keys necessary for operating the facsimile server device 20, a numeric keypad for dialing, a speed dial key, a one-touch dial key, various function keys, and the like. The display unit 4 may be of a touch panel type so that some or all of the various keys of the operation unit 5 may be substituted.

The ROM 6 previously stores various software programs required for the operation of the facsimile server device 20 and executed by the main control unit 1. R
The AM 7 is composed of SRAM, DRAM, SDRAM and the like, is used as a working area of the main control unit 1, and stores temporary data generated when the program is executed. When a flash memory is used as the RAM 7, the contents of the data are not lost even when the power is cut off due to a power failure, movement of the device, or the like. The image memory 8 is composed of a DRAM or the like, and stores image data to be transmitted or received image data.

The fax modem 10 is a public telephone line L.
Is a modem that has the function of a fax modem for normal facsimile communication. An NCU (Network Control Unit) 11 is a hardware circuit that performs an operation of closing and opening a DC loop of an analog public telephone line L and has an automatic dialing function, and if necessary, the fax modem 10 To the public telephone line L. Here, the NCU 11 detects an ID receiving terminal activation signal and a normal telephone ringing signal in the originating telephone number notification service, and transmits a primary response signal and a secondary response signal in the originating telephone number notification service as necessary. can do. The NCU 11 may be connected to a digital line (for example, ISDN line) of a baseband transmission system via a predetermined terminal adapter and a DSU (subscriber line terminating device: Digital Service Unit). Further, the LAN interface 12 is connected to the LAN 70, receives signals and data from the LAN 70, and transmits signals and data to the LAN 70 to execute interface processing such as signal conversion and protocol conversion.

The facsimile server device 20 configured as described above has a normal G3 system facsimile communication function and the like. The image memory 8 stores image data as needed, and conversely outputs the stored image data as needed.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing processing including re-OCR processing executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a facsimile OCR of FIG.
It is a figure which shows an example of the format of the order request letter used in a system. As shown in FIG. 5, as compared with FIG. 15 showing a conventional example, the ordering number item and the operator of the sender for each item of each ordering item (in the present embodiment, the ordering number item , A pair item of the ordered item and the ordered quantity is referred to as a “line item”) is confirmed by using a check (for example, a symbol or character such as a check mark), A check box 31 having a white square shape is provided, and at the bottom of the order request letter, it is checked that the sender operator has confirmed that all the items have been normally OCR processed (for example, A white square processing end check box 32, which is indicated by using a symbol or a character), is provided. The ordering number is preferably represented by a combination of a number indicating the ordering party that is the sender and a serial number related to the ordering process.

In FIG. 4, for example, handwritten order request letter image data having a format as shown in FIG. 6 is transmitted from the facsimile machine 90 of the other party via the public telephone network 80 to the facsimile server machine 20 at the processing center.
In response to this, the facsimile server device 20 receives the transmitted image data of the order request letter, and then transfers the image data to the OCR processing device 30.
Then, the OCR processing device 30 receives the transferred image data, executes the OCR processing on the image data,
Here, character recognition is executed by referring to the product number table 108a, and for the ordered items, the product number table 10
It is also confirmed that it is the product number in 8a and that the ordered quantity is a number. In the character recognition, if the character recognition is successful, the character recognition result is inserted into the field of each item. On the other hand, when the character recognition cannot be performed normally, that is, when an error occurs, that is, when all the characters cannot be recognized normally, or when the recognized product number does not match the number in the product number table 108a, or the character recognition is performed. If the ordered number is not a number, it is determined that an error has occurred (NG is determined), the character data of "Unrecognizable" is overwritten and inserted in the column of each item, and the image data of the OCR processing result is obtained. .

Next, the OCR processing device 30, as shown in FIG. 7, includes the OC including the image data of the OCR processing result.
Image data of an order request letter for instructing confirmation of the R processing result is generated, and the facsimile server device 20 is instructed to transmit the image data. In response to the transmission request of the image data of the order request letter for instructing the confirmation of the OCR processing result from the OCR processing device 30, the facsimile server device 20
Sends the image data of the order request letter instructed to be sent by facsimile to the facsimile device 90 of the other party. In response to this, the facsimile machine 90 of the other party receives and prints out the transmitted image data.

On the other hand, the operator or the user of the facsimile machine 90 of the other party sees the printed image of the order request letter to grasp the character recognition status, and as shown in FIG. For the items in each line that are correctly recognized in the items in each line, check the corresponding confirmation check boxes 31 in the order request letter sent earlier (check when two items in one line are OK). However, in the case of an order number, only that number is collated.) On the other hand, for unrecognizable items, erase the original handwritten description and re-enter so that more character recognition is possible. In this way, after the confirmation request for these items and the re-filled order request form are generated, the process of retransmitting the order request from the facsimile apparatus 90 is executed as indicated by an arrow 301. When all items are correctly OCR processed, the processing end check box 32 is also checked to generate the image data of the order request letter for the processing end check, and the next processing is performed as indicated by arrow 302. The process after the shift will be described later.

In response to this, the facsimile server device 20 receives the order confirmation letter after the confirmation check and re-entry of the item, which is transmitted by facsimile, and transfers the image data to the OCR processing device 30. Then, the OCR processing device 30 receives the transferred image data, and executes the OCR processing again on the image data in the same manner as described above (re-OCR processing). However, if the confirmation check box 31 is checked, it is determined that the OCR processing has been correctly and normally performed, and the square of the confirmation check box 31 is filled with black as shown in FIG. The image data is formed as a square, and as a result, the OCR processing device 30 causes the OCR processing device 30 to order the re-confirmation of the re-OCR processing result including the image data of the OCR processing result, as shown in FIG. Below, "Re-OCR
After processing, the order request letter. " The image data is generated and the facsimile server device 20 is instructed to transmit the image data.

Further, the facsimile server device 20 is
In response to the transmission request for the image data of the order request letter after the re-OCR processing, the facsimile server device 20 sends the image data of the order request letter after the re-OCR processing, which is instructed to be transmitted,
Facsimile transmission is performed to the facsimile device 90 of the other party. In response to this, the destination facsimile machine 9
0 prints out after receiving the transmitted image data.

On the other hand, the operator or the user of the facsimile machine 90 of the other party looks at the image of the order request letter printed out and grasps the character recognition status in the same manner as described above, and in each line of the order request letter. For items in each line that have been correctly recognized, check the corresponding check box 31 in the order request letter sent earlier.
On the other hand, for unrecognizable items, re-entry is performed so that more characters can be recognized. If all items are not correctly OCR processed, the arrow 303
As described above, the above processing is repeated. On the other hand, when all items are correctly OCR processed, as shown in FIG. 10, the processing end check box 32 of the order request letter sent by facsimile is also checked, and the order request of the processing end check is requested. Image data is generated, and the process proceeds to the next process as indicated by arrow 304.

In FIG. 4, after the processing shifts to the arrow 302 or 304, the destination facsimile machine 90
Transmits the image data of the order request letter for the processing end check to the facsimile server device 20 by facsimile,
In response to this, the facsimile server device 20 receives the received image data of the order request letter for the processing end check and transfers it to the OCR processing device 30. Then, the OCR processing device 30 receives this, confirms that the processing end check box 32 is checked in the received image data, and sends the data of the character recognition result of the order request letter to the business system computer 50. By transferring, the order processing is started by the business system computer 50. On the other hand, the OCR processing device 30 includes the OCR processing result of the order request letter of which the processing completion is confirmed,
Generate the order confirmation letter image data as shown in FIG.
The OCR processing device 30 transmits to the destination facsimile device 90 via the facsimile server device 20.
In response to this, the facsimile machine 90 of the other party receives the transmitted image data, prints it out, and confirms that the order request letter has been finally received.

In the present embodiment, the order confirmation letter shown in FIG. 11 includes (a) the OCR processing result order number and
(B) The ordered item and the ordered quantity of the OCR processing result,
(C) Includes a notice saying "I have confirmed the order for the above items."

As described above, according to this embodiment,
The main control unit 101 of the OCR processing device 30 executes the OCR processing result executed by the OCR processing device 30 (when the character is normally recognized, the data is the data, but when the character is not normally recognized, “ The facsimile server device 20 is controlled so that the image data including “Unrecognized” is transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender. Therefore, even if there is an item that cannot be recognized during OCR processing, it is possible to notify the originator of the OCR processing result such as an unrecognizable item and request confirmation of character recognition without operator intervention, thus reducing work time. It is possible to greatly improve the work efficiency.

Further, the image data including the OCR processing result sent by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and at least part of the OCR in the image data is received.
When it is indicated that the processing is normal, the main control unit 101 of the OCR processing device 30 executes the re-OCR processing,
The image data indicating the above-mentioned normal items including the result of the re-OCR processing is sent to the facsimile device 9 of the transmission destination.
Control to send by facsimile for confirmation at 0. Therefore, even if there is an item that cannot be recognized during the re-OCR processing, it is possible to notify the sender of the re-OCR processing result and request confirmation of character recognition without requiring operator intervention, which can shorten the work time and improve work efficiency. Can be greatly improved.

Further, when the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received and it is shown that all the OCR processing is normal in the image data, the OCR is performed. Processor 3
The main control unit 101 of 0 controls so that the image data including the OCR processing result in the image data facsimile-transmitted from the transmission source is transmitted to the facsimile apparatus 90 of the transmission destination as a facsimile.
Therefore, by receiving the order confirmation letter for confirming the end of the process, the operator or the user who is the source can confirm that the character recognition and the acceptance have finally been normally performed at the processing center. In the conventional example, it was not known whether or not it was accepted, but it is possible to reliably confirm that it was accepted at the processing center at the sender.

<Modification> In the above embodiment, when the character-recognized product number does not match the number in the product number table 108a or when the character-recognized ordering quantity is not a number, it is determined that an error has occurred, Although it is set as “unrecognizable”, this determination process may be omitted.

In the above embodiments, an example of the facsimile server device 20 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is connected to a public network such as a public telephone network or a public digital line network, or the Internet, for example. It can be applied to communication terminal devices including a facsimile device, a telephone, a data communication device, a server device, and the like.

[0039]

As described above in detail, the OCR according to the present invention
According to the facsimile system, a facsimile apparatus that receives image data transmitted by facsimile from a transmission source and an OC that executes OCR processing on the received image data
A facsimile OCR system including an R processing device includes control means for controlling to image-transmit the image data including the OCR processing result executed by the OCR processing device by facsimile for confirmation at a sender. Therefore, even if there is an item that cannot be recognized during OCR processing, it is possible to notify the originator of the OCR processing result such as an unrecognizable item and request confirmation of character recognition without operator intervention, thus reducing work time. It is possible to greatly improve the work efficiency.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and at least part of the OCR processing in the image data is normal. Is displayed, the control means preferably executes the re-OCR process, and the image data indicating the normal item including the result of the re-OCR process is faxed for confirmation at the sender. Control to send. Therefore, even if there is an item that cannot be recognized during the re-OCR processing, it is possible to notify the sender of the re-OCR processing result and request confirmation of character recognition without requiring operator intervention, which can shorten the work time and improve work efficiency. Can be greatly improved.

Further, in the OCR facsimile system, the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received, and it is shown that all the OCR processing is normal in the image data. If so, the control means preferably controls, for example, the facsimile transmission of the image data for confirming the processing end including the OCR processing result in the image data facsimile-transmitted from the transmission source to the transmission source. Therefore, by receiving the order confirmation letter for confirming the end of the process, the operator or the user who is the source can confirm that the character recognition and the acceptance have finally been normally performed at the processing center. In the conventional example, it was not known whether or not it was accepted, but it is possible to reliably confirm that it was accepted at the processing center at the sender.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a facsimile machine 90 of a destination, a facsimile server machine 20, O, which is an embodiment according to the present invention.
CR processor 30 and business system computer 50
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile OCR system including.

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an OCR processing device 30 of FIG.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile server device 20 of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing processing including re-OCR processing executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

5 is a diagram showing an example of a format of an order request letter used in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an order request letter first created in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

7 is a diagram showing an example of an order request letter after OCR processing in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

8 is a diagram showing an example of an order request form after confirmation check and re-entry in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

9 is a diagram showing an example of an order request letter after re-OCR processing in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an order request letter for processing end check in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system of FIG. 1;

11 is a diagram showing an example of an order confirmation letter in the embodiment of the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a conventional example of a destination facsimile device 90, a facsimile server device 20, an OCR processing device 3;
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile OCR system including 0a and a business system computer 50. FIG.

13 is a sequence diagram showing a normal process executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing error processing executed in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

15 is a diagram showing an example of a format of an order request letter used in the facsimile OCR system of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Main control unit, 6 ... ROM, 7 ... RAM, 8 ... Image memory, 10 ... fax modem, 11 ... NCU, 12 ... LAN interface, 13 ... bus, 20 ... a facsimile server device, 30 ... OCR processing device, 31 ... Confirmation check box, 32 ... Processing end check box, 50 ... Computer for business system, 80 ... public telephone network, 90 ... Fax machine of destination 101 ... Main control unit, 104 ... Display, 105 ... operation part, 106 ... ROM, 106a ... OCR program, 107 ... RAM, 108 ... hard disk drive, 108a ... Product number table, 112 ... LAN interface, 113 ... bus, L: Public telephone line.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile OCR system comprising a facsimile device for receiving image data transmitted by facsimile from a sender, and an OCR processing device for executing OCR processing on the received image data. A facsimile OCR system comprising a control means for controlling so that image data including the OCR processing result is transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at a transmission source. 2. When the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the sender is received and it is indicated that at least part of the OCR processing is normal in the image data. The control means executes re-OCR processing, and controls so that the image data indicating the normal item including the result of the re-OCR processing is facsimile-transmitted for confirmation at the sender. The facsimile OCR system according to claim 1. 3. When the image data including the OCR processing result transmitted by facsimile for confirmation at the transmission source is received and it is indicated that all the OCR processing is normal in the image data, 3. The facsimile OCR system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means controls so that the image data for confirming the completion of the processing is transmitted by facsimile to the sender. 4. The image data for confirming the end of the processing is
4. The facsimile OCR system according to claim 3, wherein the facsimile OCR system includes an OCR processing result in image data transmitted by facsimile from a transmission source.