Document
Imaging is the process of converting a hard copy document
(text, photograph, drawing, etc.) into computer readable
format. This is usually done by a process called scanning,
using a machine called a scanner.
Once scanned, the information is then stored on computer
disk where it can be accessed later for reading, printing
or transmission via fax, proprietary network, e-mail or
the Internet to another computer or fax machine anywhere
in the world.
The many advantages of this process include a reduction
in physical storage space (in effect you have a "virtual
filing cabinet"), easier and faster access, a reduction
in paper handling and a reduction in operating costs.
What is A&L Document Console?
A&L Document Console is unique in its approach
to document handling. It approaches filing in two ways.
First it helps to collect information from many different
sources and converts it into a computerized form as part
of your filing system or data base. Secondly it provides
you with the facility to carefully organize the information
so that you can use it readily and selectively from your
own desk.
A&L Document Console recognizes documents from
all walks of life, and is able to import from most applications,
including faxes. The pleasant surprise is how easy it
is to use. As a Windows based program, all of its functions
are simply a matter of pointing and clicking a computer
mouse using the friendly Graphical User Interface.
A&L Document Console also dramatically improves
security procedures by restricting access to confidential
information by means of password protected processes which
have various levels of security. This protects record
details from unauthorized access and accidental disclosure.
And by preventing files from becoming lost or misplaced,
the security of all your records and documents is further
tightened.
A&L Document Console has multi-user environment
capabilities as well as different compression modes, JPEG
and GIF. Input can be generated from disk files, clipboard
files, scanners and/or any digital input conforming to
TWAIN Standards.
A&L Document Console is an information integrator
and file manager. It will help you keep abreast of filing
and re-filing procedures while being able to handle virtually
an unlimited number of documents daily. Any document or
file can now be in your computer, stored and indexed on
a data base, waiting to be used. It can help any doctor,
lawyer, accountant, banker or any other business office
environment improve its document handling procedures.
A&L Document Console has a two year history and
has been thoroughly tested. A newer, higher capacity 32-bit
version was released in May 1997. It runs under Windows
ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, requiring a minimum of
a Pentium 3 with 256 MB RAM. This version is able to
hold an estimated 39,000 images in 600meg. It has been
designed with a user interface suited to the medical office
or clinic, but can be easily adaptable to other office
environments. Future versions will also be released with
user interfaces designed for other specific business environments.
