International Standard
ISO 2033:1983
Information processing — Coding of machine readable characters (MICR and OCR)
Reference number
ISO 2033:1983
Edition 2
1983-05
International Standard
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ISO 2033:1983
6806
Published (Edition 2, 1983)
This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2020. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 2033:1983

ISO 2033:1983
6806
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Abstract

Defines the coded representation of printed characters recognized by reading equipment. Includes the fonts E 13 B; CMC 7; OCR-A; OCR-B. Assigns bit-patterns to characters recognized by reading equipment. This information is then given to the recipient by different media and can be used by printing devices. Single-font reader and multiple-font reader are considered as applications. References: ISO 646; 1004; 1073; 2022.

General information

  •  : Published
     : 1983-05
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  •  : 2
     : 11
  • ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2
    35.040.10 
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