Timeline of optical character recognition

The history of optical character recognition (OCR) is marked by significant advancements in technology and computer science. Here’s a timeline highlighting key milestones in the development of OCR: ### Early Developments - **1914**: Emanuel Goldberg develops a machine called the "Statistical Machine," which can recognize printed characters. - **1929**: The first known OCR machine, designed by Gustave R. Schroeder, reads hand-printed characters.