This one uses a single 16 megapixel camera and a mirror that flips back and forth to image both sides of the book. It can scan books up to a maximum size of 354 x 278 mm and a minimum size of 177 x 1 mm. The kirtas archive scanner serves exactly this requirement and fits into any institution that wants to digitize objects apart from the standardized book inventory. Once again, setting the benchmark for automatic book scanners. Ocr conversion on other books without the need for moving files from one server to another. It has proven its worth at universities, service bureaus and libraries worldwide. Book scanners munich 2008 jisc content and digitisation. Kirtas apt bookscan 1200developed using technology spawned at xerox corp. Kirtas named as finalist for its bookscanning technology rochester. After a twoyear development process, the kirtas apt bookscan 1200tm, the worlds first automatic book scanner, was first introduced to potential customers at the march 2003 aiim exposition and conference center. Automatic, semiautomatic and manual speeds from 400 to 1200 pages per hour. Over the past 9 years, the kabis line has added new chapters to kirtas everexpanding story. The kirtas kabis family is the world leader in automatic book scanners. Footage of the internet archives version of the kirtas apt 1200 book scanning system in toronto canada.
Kirtas technologies was nominated by the world technology network wtn for its development of the apt bookscan 1200 tm as the worlds first truly automated book scanning system. Kirtas kabis iiiw key features the new kabis iiiw system continues the kirtas tradition by providing the smartcradle with new automatic book centering that increases postprocessing productivity. For volumes that can not be opened to 1200, scanners from kirtas, qidenus and. Nov 12, 2020 kirtas apt 2400 provides the highest quality image capture system. Kirtas apt bookscan 1200 is based on a disruptive digital imaging technology initially developed by the xerox team led by dr.
Kirtas apt 2400 robotic book scanner sold by district of columbia government, dc on at. Since that time, kirtas has continued to maintain its manufacturing facilities in the finger lakes region of new york and now in burlington, ontario. Kirtas kabis ii plus book scanner hardware proconversions. Flexicapture capture data from any documents, from structured forms and surveys to unstructured textheavy papers. It offers apt bookscan 1200, an automatic book scanning system, which scans bound documents. Patented smartcradle dynamic book handler, with automatic adjustment.
Revolutionary kirtas book scanning system adds ocr capability for a powerful. Kirtas kabis 700 book scanner hardware proconversions. At the aiim exhibition in new york city on april 7, 2003 lotfi belkhir formerly of the venture lab at xerox introduced the kirtas bookscan 1200. Librarians, and archivists love the smartcradle and its 110 degree position which is optimal for low stress, gentle book positioning and is ideal for fragile and rare books. Suprascan large book scanner range features innovative features such as relief enhancement and glare control system. There were, as of 2005, three mass productions options for scanning books. Quality includes superior images, high accuracy ocr, comprehensive metadata and complete book integrety. Kirtas kabis i book scanner hardware proconversions. File label express was designed by records management professionals to bring a high quality web solution to your filing needs. The images can be captured at 325 dpi resolution with superior sharpness continue reading.
The kabis 700 uses the many of the same features offered in the kabis family of scanners that are gentle on the book binding and see all the way into the gutter to assure capture of all the information in the book. Kirtas technologies was nominated by the world technology network wtn for its development of the apt bookscan 1200 tm as the worlds first truly. The kirtas apt book scan 2400 gold robotic scanner can read 2,400 pages an hour, the company said, and its. This footage can be used as stock footage without restriction. Productivity rates are the highest of any overhead scanner design. Help library users walk through their checkout processes with ease and speed designed for todays library users, serveit spire and mmerge systems are available in desktop, wallmount, and freestanding models to streamline library selfservices while reducing required floor space. Quality includes superior images, high accuracy ocr, comprehensive metadata and c.
Possible application scenarios are digitization of files, documents, newspapers, photos, maps, posters, coins, seals and other flat objects as well as transmitted light scans such as glass plate negatives, slides, film strips or watermarks. Diy book scanners turn your books into bytes wired. Kirtas kabis iiiw fully automatic robotic book scanner. Quality results are the primary objective of any book digitization project. The new kirtas kabis iiiw system continues the kirtas tradition by providing the smartcradle with new automatic book centering that increases postprocessing productivity. Sep 19, 2005 since the task of scanning hundreds of thousands of books is not exactly easy, kirtas technologies has decided to launch a device which could be the perfect solution for those that want to compete. Later there is a section where the robot runs without being touched. Oct 18, 2006 kirtas technologies has agreed to scan books for microsofts windows live book search.
Kabis robotic book scanners provide high productivity with speeds up to 2900 pages per hour, high image quality and kirtas smartcradle system to protect even the most fragile books and documents. Kirtas named as finalist for its bookscanning technology. It can scan a page in three seconds 1200 pageshour and works automatically, needing very little human intervention. In 2006 we spearheaded microsofts live book search project, whose goal was to. Public exhibition of automated book scanners hosted at the bayerische. The marketing literature said that i would be amazed, and i was. I hadnt noticed this previously, but kirtas has introduced a manual book scanner that can be converted to be an automatic book scanner. The kirtas kabis 700 semiautomated scanner capture pages using the latest. The bookscan 800 can reportedly digitize 800 pages per hour, when operated manually.
The book is supported in a vshaped cradle angled at 45 degrees, which holds the open book and keeps pages in focus. Two 21 megapixel cameras attached to the top of the machine are. Possible application scenarios are digitization of files, documents, newspapers, photos, maps, posters, coins, seals and other flat objects as well as transmitted light scans such as. Abbyy usa and kirtas technologies form strategic licensing. Oct 04, 2018 while kirtas no longer produces the vintage apt 1200 or apt2400 models, we continue to offer the second generation kabis line of automated digitization solutions. Kirtas technologies automatic robotic book scanner apt 2400. A kirtas apt 2400 book scanner digitizing a book youtube.
Kirtas digital archiving robotic document scanning systems. Since then, kirtas has continued to refine, enhance, innovate and build on its core offerings. The new kirtas kabis i system continues the kirtas tradition by providing the smartcradle tm with new automatic book centering that increases postprocessing productivity. Quality book digitization using the kirtas kabis i, page images are captured using the latest canon 21mp cameras in full 24 bit color in a fraction of a second. Kirtas technologies creates radically innovative products that allow the rapid digitisation of content that is locked away in both. Common file formats are djvu, portable document format pdf, and. The first section is an operator working with the robot on every page turn. Mar 15, 2005 today i saw a demo of the kirtas bookscan 1200. Finereader engine into its apt bookscan 1200 system and its bookscan. Kirtas robotic book scanners kirtas technologies was nominated by the world technology network wtn for its development of the ap t bookscan 1200 tm as the worlds first truly automated book scanning system. Bid history for kirtas apt 2400 robotic book scanner auction start date. Kirtas technologies could double staff rochester business. Nondestructive book scanning process that converts books, booklets, magazines, journals, year books and other bound documents into digital formats, pdf, word, html including searchable ocr for information on our service, kindly visit our web site.
The kirtas kabis i lite system continues the kirtas tradition by providing the. Through my online research, i found that this seems to be an inherent problem with other adf scanners. The kodak scan station 700 is a colour a4 document scanner, ideal for any business looking to share data. Book scanner companies ristech the automation of digitization. Also in november, the book scanner won popular science magazines 2003 best of whats new bown award, in the category of.
No other comparable digital, automated book scanning technology currently exists on the market. Since 2003, kirtas has been at the forefront of the digital archiving revolution. Book scanning or book digitization is the process of converting physical books and magazines. Feb 22, 2006 in addition to the apt bookscan 2400, kirtas offers the apt bookscan 1200, capable of scanning 1200 pages an hour. The scanning process is very simple and easy to learn. Please refer to the reverse side of this page for a complete list of specifications. In addition to the apt bookscan 2400, kirtas offers the apt bookscan 1200, capable of scanning 1200 pages an hour. Kirtas kabis iiiw book scanner hardware proconversions. The company also provides bookscan editor, a software for individual and batch processing of page capture, enhancement, optical character recognition conversion, and indexing. The press release, however, doesnt state if that is when the machine is operated manually or automatically. The kirtas apt bookscan 2400 r is a robotic scanner situated in the glass walled digital hub in the infozone, level 1 at state library. Oct 29, 2004 while the robot scanner s market might seem esoteric, kirtas appears to have tapped into a huge unmet demand for digitizing bound materials. This machine created an industry moving books to bytes.
The 110 degree position is optimal for low stress, gentle book positioning and is ideal for fragile and rare books. Inventeddevelopedtested the apt 1200, the first robotic page turner to digitize books. Portable scanner iscan 900 dpi a4 document scanner handheld for business, photo, picture, receipts, books, jpgpdf format selection, micro sd card hand scanner b 3. Our kirtas automated book scanner allows us to quickly, and efficiently scan bound print materials. Kirtas kabis iiiw quality book digitization quality results are the primary objective of any book digitization project. Kirtas technologies automatic book scanners proconversions. Achieving this will allow you to use the book images to their fullest capability both now and for future. The fledgling company had recently introduced to the world the first truly automated book scanning system the apt bookscan 1200. In 2006 the company was selected by microsoft for the live book search project, whose goal is to scan works from u. A kirtas apt 1200 book scanner digitizing a book youtube. Mar 18, 2005 kirtas robotic book scanning machine can scan 1,200 pages per hour, taking the product from a hard copy to a digitized version. Quality includes superior images, high accuracy ocr, comprehensive metadata, and complete book integrity, achieving this will allow you to use the book images to their fullest capability both now and for future undefined needs.
The novel concept of a highvolume, automated book scanner that would. Digital books can be easily distributed, reproduced, and read onscreen. Process intelligence easily discover, understand, and manage business process execution more effectively. When belkhir was just kicking the company off in the summer 2003, government agencies lined up to see apt 1200 demonstrations in sessions arranged by a library of congress official. Featuring wide color gamut and 1200dpi optical resolution ccds that are. Kirtas technologies automatic robotic book scanner apt. This is an older model, please see kabis family of book scanners for the latest technology from kirtas kirtas technologies is the leader in quality, highs. The machine has drawn the attention of companies, universities and libraries interested in digitizing their records, belkhir said. The fledgling company had recently introduced to the world the first truly automated book scanning systemthe apt bookscan 1200. Kirtas provides a service bureau for organizations who wish to send their books to the kirtas team for scanning, creating a finished digitized or hard copy output. Forget scanners that need preheating and a long scanning time.
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