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Welcome to the documentation for PPBlinkOCR, an iOS SDK that allows for fast and accurate optical character recognition (OCR) in your iOS apps. With PPBlinkOCR, you can easily extract text from images, making it simple to implement functionalities such as scanning documents, reading IDs, or capturing text from various sources.

Getting Started

In this section, we will guide you through the process of integrating PPBlinkOCR into your iOS project. Before you begin, make sure you have a proper setup for your development environment with a supported version of Xcode and iOS target platform.

Installation

To add PPBlinkOCR to your project, you can follow these simple steps:

  • Open your project in Xcode.
  • Locate your project’s Podfile or create one if it doesn’t exist.
  • Add the following line to your Podfile: pod 'PPBlinkOCR'.
  • Save the Podfile and run pod update in your project’s directory.
  • Import the PPBlinkOCR module in your source files where you plan to utilize it.
  • You’re now ready to use PPBlinkOCR in your project!

Usage

Once you have successfully installed PPBlinkOCR, you can start using it to perform OCR tasks. Below, we will cover the basic steps for document scanning and text extraction:

1. Perform OCR on Images

To perform OCR on an image, follow these steps:

  • Initialize the PPBlinkOCRRecognizerSettings object with your desired configuration.
  • Create an instance of the PPBlinkOCRRecognizer and set the settings.
  • Implement the PPBlinkOCRRecognizerDelegate protocol to receive the OCR results.
  • Provide the image to be processed to the recognizeImage method of the PPBlinkOCRRecognizer.
  • Receive and handle the OCR results in the implementation of the didOutputResults delegate method.

For a more detailed explanation of this process, along with code snippets and examples, refer to the PPBlinkOCR documentation.

2. Customizing OCR Configuration

PPBlinkOCR offers various configuration options to customize the OCR process. Some of the available settings include:

  • language: Set the language(s) to be recognized (e.g., English, Spanish, etc.).
  • scanCvv: Enable the scanning of CVV codes on credit cards.
  • maskSensitiveData: Enable masking of sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers, social security numbers).
  • illuminationRequired: Specify whether the scanned document should be well-lit.

For more details on customizing the OCR configuration and utilizing these settings effectively, consult the PPBlinkOCR documentation.

Advanced Usage

In addition to basic OCR functionality, PPBlinkOCR offers advanced features that can enhance text recognition and extraction in your iOS app:

MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) Recognition

With PPBlinkOCR, you can easily scan and extract data from Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) documents, typically found in passports, IDs, and visas. To implement MRZ recognition, follow these steps:

  • Initialize the PPBlinkOCRMicroBlinkRecognizerSettings object with MRZ scanning settings.
  • Create an instance of the PPBlinkOCRMicroBlinkRecognizer and set the settings.
  • Implement the PPBlinkOCRMicroBlinkRecognizerDelegate protocol to receive the MRZ scanning results.
  • Provide the image containing MRZ to the recognizeImage method of the PPBlinkOCRMicroBlinkRecognizer.
  • Handle the MRZ scanning results in the didOutputResults delegate method.

More detailed information about MRZ recognition and working with MRZ data can be found in the PPBlinkOCR documentation.

Barcode Scanning

PPBlinkOCR supports barcode scanning, allowing you to extract data from various types of barcodes quickly and accurately. To add barcode scanning to your app, follow these steps:

  • Initialize the PPBlinkOCRBarcodeRecognizerSettings object with barcode scanning settings.
  • Create an instance of the PPBlinkOCRBarcodeRecognizer and set the settings.
  • Implement the PPBlinkOCRBarcodeRecognizerDelegate protocol to receive the barcode scanning results.
  • Provide the image containing the barcode to the recognizeBarcodeFromImage method of the PPBlinkOCRBarcodeRecognizer.
  • Handle the barcode scanning results in the didOutputResults delegate method.

For more information on barcode scanning and supported barcode formats, consult the PPBlinkOCR documentation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to integrate and use PPBlinkOCR to add OCR capabilities to your iOS apps. Remember to explore the PPBlinkOCR documentation for additional features, fine-tuning, and advanced use cases.

If you encounter any problems or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team. Happy coding!