JPS5860375A - Automatic correcting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simultaneously compare an examination paper with a correct answer by recognizing picture information recorded on an original to be corrected, comparing the picture information with the correct information to discriminate their coincident status, and printing out erroneous and correct information on a part corresponding to the recorded position of the original. CONSTITUTION:Marks of an original (examination paper) to be corrected are previously recorded in a mark sheet and read out by a reader part 41 and the information is recognized by a recognision part 42 and supplied to a central operating part 44. Operating part 44 compares the picture information recorded in the examination paper with the standard correct information stored in an auxiliary storage part 43 to discriminate whether the information is correct or not, retrieves marks O, X, from a picture storage part 453 in accordance with the correct and error answers respectively, counts up its scores, and sends the results to an edition processing part 452. Receiving the results, the processing part 452 enters marks O in correct answers, X in erros and in correct answers against errors and edits entry in scoring columns and sends the edited result to a recording part 451. The operating part 44 outputs a command to a paper feeding controlling part 46 to shift the examination paper to a prescribed position prints out the edited result from the processing part 453 on the examination paper in a recording part 451.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an automatic correction device, and particularly to an automatic correction device that recognizes the position of a character or mark such as a single symbol or number written on a manuscript to be corrected, and uses the recognized result and correct answer information as a reference. The present invention relates to an automatic correction device that additionally records and corrects detailed information indicating correctness or error on a document based on the above.

Conventionally, devices that print out the ibI image traces of characters or mark positions recorded on a manuscript to be corrected (hereinafter referred to as 9!r paper) and print the results mainly graded using a mark sheet method, etc. It is used when carrying out.

No. 11 shows a block diagram of a conventional recognition device.

In the configuration, the recognition device IO is connected to a storage device 13 via a calculation 1!12, in which a reading device 11 is connected to a printing device 14. The reading device 11 is a device for reading image information such as marks or characters recorded on a manuscript (answer sheet) to be added, and an optical mark, reading device, or optical character reading device is used. Calculation Ia12 compares the nine-image information read by the reading device 11 with the correct answer information stored in the storage device 13 and serving as nine standards to determine a matching state. The printing device 14 prints out the result determined by the calculation 1112.

FIG. 2 shows an illustration of an answer sheet read by a conventional recognition device.

Figure 3 shows an illustration that is used when determining answers and correct answers in a conventional recognition device. ◎Figure 4 shows an illustration in which correctness of answers and scoring results are printed on separate output sheets in a conventional recognition device. Hereinafter, the operation of the conventional recognition device will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

Answer SheetAjIgA mark sheet is used as shown in the figure. Each piece of information blacked out on the mark sheet, for example, form code 7, answerer code 3, and answers B, C, and C, is read by a reading device 1111 such as a company optical mark reading device. Next, the computer 12 stores the non-standard correct answer information corresponding to the form code '1 stolen by the reading device 11 in the storage device 11.
Search with 3.

As a result, a total of 1N1t12 is the answers B, C, and C read by the reading device 11 and the correct answer B, as shown in Figure jI3.

Compare D and E and judge whether it is correct or incorrect. The results determined by the calculator 12 are printed out by the printing device [14, as shown in FIG. 4, the format code 7, the answerer code 3, the correctness of the answer, and the score on a separate output sheet.

As described above, in the conventional recognition device 10, after recognizing the image information recorded on the answer sheet, it is compared with the correct answer information that serves as a reference, determines the matching state, and outputs the result as a separate output different from the original. Must be printed on paper. the result,
In the conventional recognition device 10, the corrector has to print out the correct answer sheet, score sheet, etc., so the processing from the correction until the answer sheet is returned to the answerer is time consuming, and the cost of printing etc. is high. Another drawback is that it takes time to return the item.

Furthermore, the conventional WBwI4 device IO has the disadvantage that the answerer has to compare and check the answer sheet and the correct answer table, making it very difficult to see.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic correction device that does not require any troublesome processing such as printing, and can simultaneously compare answer sheets and correct answers.

To summarize, this invention recognizes the image information recorded on the original to be corrected, compares the correct answer information 2 as a reference, determines the matching state, and sets the recording position of the image information on the original to be corrected. Correct or incorrect information is printed in the corresponding '' parts. An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 5 is a block diagram of an automatic correction device according to an embodiment of this invention. - indicates. In the configuration, the automatic I correction device 40 has a reading unit 41 which is an example of a reading unit, and a recognition s42 which is an example of a recognition unit.
, an auxiliary storage section 43 as an example of a storage means, a central calculation s44 as an example of a determination means, and an editing recording section 45 on the second side of the editing recording means.
, and a paper feed control means 46, which is an example of a control means. The editing recording section 45 records 5451 and the editing processing section 4
52 and an image storage 5453.

More specifically, the reading s41 reads image information such as the character mark position recorded on the manuscript to be corrected one by one (hereinafter referred to as an answer sheet), and is connected to the w8 part 42. Ru. The recognition capital 42 is read by the reading section 41.
It recognizes the ig information axis information and is connected to the central processing unit 44. Central processing unit No. 4 compares the image information recorded on the answer sheet with correct answer information serving as a reference. The central processing unit 44 has an auxiliary memory s43 and an editing processing unit 5452 connected to the recording unit 451.
, image storage fls453. and paper feed control s46 are connected. The auxiliary storage unit 43 not only stores image information recorded on the answer sheet and correct answer information serving as a reference, but also stores, for example, the number of questions. Record 5451 is edited 54520
Print the editing result. In addition, since most answer sheets are plain paper, the recording unit 451 uses recording methods such as an inkjet recording method, a thermal transfer method, and a dot printer, so that the content additionally recorded on the answer sheet can be distinguished from other content. It is recorded in red, for example, to make it easier. Editing processing section 4
52 edits the identification information of the matching state based on the -dispersion of the central processing unit 44-, edits the identification information of the non-matching state and the reference correct answer information based on the discrepancy of the central processing unit 44, and edits the identification information of the non-matching state based on the discrepancy of the central processing unit 44-. Edit the scoring results. - The image memory capital 453 is a positive 1I that identifies the matching state and non-matching state of the central operation s44.
4-The @Paper feed control unit 46 that stores separate fj1 information is recorded! &
The feeding of the answer sheet is controlled so that the output of the section 451 can be recorded at a desired position on the answer sheet, in other words, in accordance with the recording position of image information.

Note that the output signal i from the authorized W/A mail 42 may be transmitted to a remote location as an electrical signal. In the case of a remote controller, the output signal from the total WIIA section 42
44 and an editing recording section 45, and the processed signals are transmitted again and processed so as to be additionally recorded on the original answer sheet.

FIG. 6A shows an illustrative view of the answer sheet used in this example.

FIG. 6B shows an illustration of the results of the corrections made on the answer sheets used in this example.

The seventh factor shows a flowchart for explaining the operation of Jin's embodiment.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6A to 167. A mark sheet is used as shown in FIG. 6A for answering questions. The form code 7 written in black on the mark sheet is a step (in the illustration, it is abbreviated as S)
It is read at reading 841 at l. The read format code 7 is edicted by the edict 42 in step 2.

Next, Chuoen J! Tokyo 44 wgiI in step 3
Standard correct answer B corresponding to format code 7
, D, and E from the auxiliary memory s43. central calculation s4
When step 4 has finished searching, answer code 3, which is blacked out on the mark sheet, is assigned to step 4, step 5. The information is read, recognized, and stored in reading s41 and recognition s42.

Subsequently, in step 6.7, the answer B for question 1, which has been blacked out on the mark sheet, is read and recognized in reading s41 and recognition s42, and is stored in the auxiliary memory s43. Answer B is lol
When tlIIl is completed, the central processing unit 44 compares the nine answer B stored in the auxiliary storage unit 43 with the correct answer B in step 8 to determine whether it is correct or incorrect. - In this case, since the determined results match, the image storage 5453 is
The matching identification information, such as the dO mark, is searched. When the O mark is retrieved, the editing processing unit 452 misses the O mark in the image storage 5453 in step 11. Then, the paper feed control @46 matches the problem IC) BK on the mark sheet in step 12. At this time, the reading unit 41 reads problem 2.
is set in the position. Once the position is set, record 5
451Fi As shown in Fig. 6B, record a circle mark at position B of 11.

Subsequently, in step 14, it is determined whether the number of questions has been completed. If it is, the interval j11Wl has completed only one interval, so the process returns to step 6 and steps 6 to 1 are completed.
Repeat steps 3-4. That is, the answer C to question 2 is read and recognized in step 6.7 and stored in the auxiliary memory 543. The answer C stored in the auxiliary memory s43 and the correct answer are compared in step 8 by the central calculation@44 to determine the correct order. After determining that the answer and the correct answer do not match, in step 10, the image storage 5453 is searched for job information that does not match, such as an X mark, and a symbol that indicates correct answer information that is a reference, such as a Δ mark.

When the X mark and the σ∆ mark are searched, - heat collection J [1 (452
In step 111, mark X and mark Δ! Ili kettle. This X mark was set at an intermediate position in step 12.13.゛The operations of steps 6 to 13 are similarly repeated until the number 81a is completed. When it is determined in step 14 that the number of questions has been completed, the number of questions, the number of correct answers, and the score are calculated in step 15. The number of correct answers and the score can be obtained, for example, by counting the actions in step 9 (not shown in the figure). This calculation result is sent to the fil yam processing unit 45 in step 16.
Edited in 2.

Then, in step 17, the paper feed control s46 matches the mark sheet scoring machine. As a result, the recording section 451
records the number of questions (3), the number of correct answers (1), and the score (1) on the scoring machine as shown in FIG. 6B.

FIG. 8A shows an exploded view of another answer sheet used in this embodiment.

FIG. 8B shows an illustrative diagram 1 of the nine results corrected on other answer sheets used in this example.

In the automatic correction apparatus of this embodiment, the answer sheet is not limited to a mark sheet as shown in FIG. 6A, but may also be one on which letters, numbers, etc. are recorded as shown in FIG. 8A. That is, the automatic correction device operates in the same manner as in FIG.
As shown in the figure, scores are recorded.If the results determined by the central processing unit 44 match, mark an ○ mark on each answer recorded on the answer sheet, and mark an X mark if the results do not match. A mark is recorded. Furthermore, when an X mark is recorded, the letters, numbers, etc. of the correct answer are recorded next to the answer.

FIG. 9A shows an illustrative view of yet another answer sheet used in this embodiment.

FIG. 9B shows an illustrative view of the results of corrections made on yet another answer sheet used in this example.

The answer sheet used for the automatic correction device in this example is @6
As shown in Figures 1 and 8A, the information is limited to individual single image information, but the information is not limited to this, and may include words, sentences, mathematical formulas, etc. recorded as shown in Figure 9A. . In this case, the automatic correction device operates in the same manner as shown in Fig. 71, and if the result judged by the central processing unit 44 matches the corner of each answer recorded on the answer sheet as shown in Fig. fs9B, an O mark is placed. If the judgment result does not match, the X mark will be recorded.
be done. Furthermore, for calculations marked with an X mark, the correct word, sentence, mathematical formula, etc. are recorded on the next line of the answer.

In addition, although the above-mentioned embodiment was explained using only one answer sheet, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step of determining and distinguishing the end of the number of answer sheets after step 18 may be provided to increase the number of answer sheets. It's okay. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, if the results determined by the central processing unit match, it is identified with an O mark, and
A case has been described in which if the determined results do not match, they are identified using an X mark, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination may be made using other identification information to identify nine results.

As described above, according to the present invention, after recognizing the image information recorded on the answer sheet, it is compared with the correct answer information serving as a standard to determine whether it is correct or incorrect, and the result is recorded in the image information on the answer sheet. By recording in response to the position, the answer sheets and correct answers can be displayed at the same time without the need for troublesome processes such as corrections and printing of correct answers as in the past, and without having to select the output sheet that corresponds to the answer sheet. The unique effect of being able to compare images is produced.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 61 shows a block diagram of a conventional recognition device. Figure jI2 shows an illustrative view of an answer sheet read by a conventional recognition device. FIG. 113 shows an illustrative diagram illustrating the process of determining an answer and a correct answer in a conventional recognition device. FIG. 4 shows an illustrative diagram in which correctness of answers and scoring results are printed on separate output sheets in the conventional 1111111 device. FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of an automatic correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure $6A shows an illustrative view of the answer sheet used in this example. FIG. 6B shows an illustrative view of the results of the corrections made on the answer sheets used in this example. FIG. 7 shows a 70-chart for explaining the operation of this embodiment. FIG. 8A shows an illustrative view of another answer sheet used in this example. Figure 8B shows an illustrative view of the results of the corrections made on the other answer sheets used in this example. Figure 9A shows an illustrative view of yet another answer sheet used in this example. Figure 9B is a diagram PII of the results corrected on the other answer sheets used in this example.
In the water content shown in Figure 1, 41 is a reading section, 42 is a WM part, 43 is an auxiliary storage section, 44 is a central processing section, 451 is a recording section, 452 is a strip processing section, 453 is an image storage section, 46
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Claims (1)

[Scope of claims] a determining means for determining a matching state by comparing the reference character with the correct reference character to be recorded on the manuscript, and a portion corresponding to the recording position of the image information on the manuscript based on the determination result of the determining means. An automatic correction device equipped with an editing recording means for recording correctness/false identification information to indicate correctness.(2) The image information of the previous origin is recorded as a mark, The automatic correction apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the mark is recorded at the correct position of the mark on the document based on the determination of the discrepancy by the determining means. (3) The original 1IIIi hiro and its IIi image information are recorded in characters, and the Ii chestnut recording means records the recording position of the Maebarai Yakuta on the manuscript based on the judgment of the discrepancy state of the judgment means. 12. The automatic correction device according to claim 11, characterized by a character giving a correct answer in a corresponding part. (4) In the manuscript, a plurality of pieces of the image information serving as answers are recorded. The editing recording means sends out the original so that the correct/incorrect identification information is recorded corresponding to each recording position of each of the plurality of image information recorded on the original.