Test CCSN Sample Code

Question

I want to develop a java application for scanning and parsing (OCR) documents. I have downloaded sample code from here. But My canon scanner is not working with the sample code.Have anyone know about any simulators or virtual scanners for testing the CSSN OCR SDK. (application or online services)?

Answer 1

You didn't mention your use case, I wanted to make sure you're aware that CSSN is a specialized OCR for "structured" card-type documents such as driver's licenses, medical insurance cards, etc.

Let's take the issues one by one:

Java support

Of the modules making up the CSSN SDK, there is full Java support for these:

1. ID Card Scan
2. ID Card Barcode
3. Passports
4. Medical Card Scan
5. Check Scan

6. Magnetic Stripe Reader

   • The API for (1), (2), and (3) is documented here: http://id-reader.com/ftp/applications/sdk/docs/SDK_Java_API.pdf.
   • The API for Medical Card Scan (4) is covered here: http://id-reader.com/ftp/applications/sdk/docs/MedicSDK_Java_API.pdf
   • For (5) and (6), there is no documentation yet, only sample code, at the location you mentioned.

Canon (and other) scanners

The CSSN SDK comes bundled and works seamlessly with the ScanShell and SnapShell scanners (read more here:http://www.card-reader.com/id_scanners.htm). However, the CSSN SDK will work with practically any scanner, your Canon included.

This is what you do to get it to work:

1. Submit the Developer Contact Form here: https://store.card-reader.com/leadform.aspx. Make sure you mention the scanner type you are working with (Canon, in your case).

2. Two things happen next:

   • An automated email is sent back to you containing a 60-day free trial SDK demo key.
   • Support will follow up with a separate call (they commit to respond within one work day) and provide the activation key you need.

3. Install the SDK, following the instructions here: http://id-reader.com/Support/Installation_Guides/CSSNSDKInstallationGuide.pdf

   In Screen 6, you unselect the "I don't have Activation Key" check-box, then type in the activation key you received and proceed to the end of the installation process.

4. When initializing the library you require (see Java support, above), you pass in the SDK demo key to the relevant Init*() function. For example, to initialize the Barcode library, call the InitBCLib() function, which takes a single parameter, license, of type String.

HTH. Feel free to ask any more questions you may have.