= Timeline of optical character recognition
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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.
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