At 08:26 06/11/2007 +0000, R.Thomas wrote:
>Did this thread get off to a false start?
>The reference to http://censusalert.org.uk/ fails to mention that
>Lockheed Martin's qualification for undertaking this work depends on the
>quality of the their OCR system for reading handwritten Census forms. Nor
>does it mention that Lockheed Martin's system was used in the 2001
>Census. See http://www.lockheedmartin.co.uk/news/40.html (dated April
>2001, ie, before the 2001 Census).
>Does anyone what other firms/organizations have developed OCR systems that
>have the capability of handling a census??
>Who is the other contractor in the final round for selection?
Not really a 'false start', Ray, but a start in a different place. This
thread entitled "More about..." is the second. The initial thread
addressed some of those issues - certainly LM's involvement in the 2001
Census and the identity of the other (German) contractor who was short-listed.
Kind Regards,
John
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