BSCAN Capture

BSCAN Capture is a software solution designed to streamline and automate the process of scanning, digitizing, and managing various materials, including books, documents, and printed materials. It is aimed at companies and organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, as well as libraries, museums, archives, academic institutions, and government agencies. According to the vendor, BSCAN Capture offers features and functionalities that can benefit professionals in the fields of librarianship, archival preservation, museum curation, research, and academia.

Key Features

Streamlined Digitization Workflow: According to the vendor, BSCAN Capture provides a workflow management system that guides users through the scanning and digitization process, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

High-Quality Scanning: BSCAN Capture supports various types of scanners, including ultra-large scanners, with the goal of ensuring high-quality digitization of materials.

Automatic Image Treatment: The software includes automatic image treatment capabilities, such as book skew correction, margin creation, and background smoothing, which the vendor says can enhance scan quality.

Metadata Capture: BSCAN Capture supports automatic metadata capture based on predefined templates, capturing object-level metadata in a non-proprietary XML format, according to the vendor.

Digital Collection Composition: Users can compose digital collections with different image and metadata specifications, selecting objects from the archive to include in each collection, as stated by the vendor.

Data Migration: BSCAN Capture includes an automated data migration facility, aiming to ensure the transfer of digital archives to new media and the conversion of outdated data formats to current standards, according to the vendor.

Customizable Output Formats: Users can customize output formats for digital collections, including web formats with virtual 3D page turning, to meet specific requirements, as claimed by the vendor.

WorkFlow Manager: BSCAN Capture features a workflow management system that manages all objects throughout the entire digitization process, integrating with third-party software as needed, according to the vendor.

Extensive Derivative Creation: The software allows for the creation of large amounts of derivatives, such as resized images, in an unattended manner, aiming to optimize efficiency, as stated by the vendor.

Expert Support: BSCAN Capture is supported by experienced digital experts who can provide guidance, training, and assistance throughout the digitization process, according to the vendor.