Venkata Karthik T

This research work explores transitioning from third-party to in-house open-source OCR solutions to cut costs, improve data security, and enhance flexibility. The solution integrates barcode/QR code detection and supports 1D and 2D formats. It powers downstream applications like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and text summarization, ensuring efficient processing. Standardized APIs reduce development time and integration complexity. Key strategies include framework selection, image optimization, and multilingual support. The approach improves cost-efficiency, privacy, and scalability while enabling advanced AI applications.