OCR Solution
1. Solution Overviewβ
The NeoMind OCR plugin performs general text recognition on images captured by devices, extracting text content and displaying it on the dashboard. Recognition results can also be queried via AI Chat using natural language.
Typical Use Cases:
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Nameplate Reading | Identify model, serial number, and parameters on equipment nameplates |
| Label Recognition | Read text descriptions next to product labels and barcodes |
| Document Digitization | Convert paper documents and signage into searchable text |
| Meter Reading | Recognize readings on digital meters (e.g., electricity, water) |
Data Flow:
NE101/NE301 Image Capture β NeoMind Platform β OCR Plugin Recognition β Dashboard Display + AI Chat Query
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Image Capture | NE101/NE301 captures images via timed snapshots or event triggers |
| OCR Recognition | OCR plugin automatically extracts text from images |
| Result Display | Dashboard displays recognition results in real time, with history support |
| AI Chat Query | Query recognized text content using natural language |
2. Bill of Materials (BOM)β
| Item | Specification | Qty | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Camera | NE101 or NE301 | 1+ | Image capture | β |
| NeoMind Platform | v0.6.8+ | 1 | Edge AI management | Download β |
3. Prerequisitesβ
3.1 NeoMind Installation and Configurationβ
Complete the NeoMind installation, registration, and basic configuration first. For detailed steps, refer to NeoMind Quick Start.
3.2 Device Onboardingβ
Register your NE101 or NE301 to the NeoMind platform:
- Navigate to the Device Management page in NeoMind
- Click Add Device and select the device type (NE101 or NE301)
- Enter the Device ID and MQTT topic
- Save and wait for the device to come online
For detailed device onboarding steps, refer to NeoMind Quick Start - Device Management.
4. Install the OCR Pluginβ
Step 1: Navigate to the Extensions management page and find the OCR plugin
Step 2: Click Install
Step 3: After installation, enable the plugin
5. Dashboard Configuration and Device Bindingβ
5.1 Create a Dashboardβ
Navigate to the Dashboard management page and click Create Dashboard.
5.2 Add OCR Panel and Bind Deviceβ
In the dashboard, click Add Panel, select the OCR plugin type, and bind the target device:
Once bound, the OCR panel will automatically receive and process images captured by the device:
You can add other widgets to the Dashboard page for additional data and content display.
6. Trigger Test and View Resultsβ
6.1 Trigger Capture Testβ
After binding the device, you can manually trigger a capture to verify OCR recognition. Once the device captures an image, the OCR plugin will automatically perform text recognition.
6.2 View Recognition Resultsβ
In the OCR panel on the dashboard, you can view real-time recognition results, including the original image and extracted text:
6.3 View Recognition Historyβ
In the device details, you can view all historical OCR recognition records, including the original image and extraction results for each recognition:
7. AI Chat Queryβ
Once OCR recognition results are stored, you can query recognized text content via AI Chat using natural language. For example:
Hello, what's the OCR result of my device ne301-new? Reply in English.
Tip: AI Chat requires an LLM backend (e.g., Ollama). For configuration, refer to NeoMind Quick Start or AI Agent and Extensions Solutions.
Last updated: 2026-04-17