No need for templates, achieving 98% operational accuracy / Optimized for AI agent collaboration
~AI-OCR x AI Agent powerfully supports companies' digital transformation~

Fujitsu today announced that it has updated its proprietary AI-OCR platform, Flax Scanner HUB, which analyzes a wide range of documents with high accuracy without the need for templates. The latest version, which has achieved a reading accuracy of 98%* in a real-world operating environment, will be available from late January.

As companies move from the "implementation" phase to the "production" phase in their use of AI, highly accurate data supply is essential to unleash the true value of AI agents. To meet this need, the latest version of "Flax Scanner HUB" goes beyond being a simple character recognition tool and is designed as a platform for supplying data optimized for subsequent judgment, processing, and automation. The flexibility of API integration has also been greatly enhanced so that companies can utilize the advanced data supply function in any environment. This makes it easy to incorporate the entire process, from "reading unstructured data to making judgments with AI agents," into existing business flows.

https://cinnamon.ai/flax-scanner-hub

Additionally, for the enterprise-oriented "Pro Plan," we will expand our services by adding support for the design, development, and implementation of AI agents using "Flax Scanner HUB." Additionally, for companies that wish to verify the usefulness of "Flax Scanner HUB," we will provide implementation support with no initial costs if they apply for the "Starter Plan" or "Basic Plan (multi-tenant version)" between now and the end of March.

*Based on actual operational results in user production environments

■ Background of the update

Moving away from template-based OCR and bringing out the true value of AI agents: next-generation AI-OCR

As generative AI becomes more widespread, there are high expectations for the use of "AI agents" that can autonomously make decisions and take action. However, issues have emerged that cannot be fully addressed with conventional template-based OCR when it comes to "digitizing documents," which supports core decision-making.

1. Increased operational burden: Dealing with diversifying forms

The majority of forms handled in today's business world are diverse and unstructured. Template-based OCR, which requires pre-defined form layouts, requires configuration work every time a form is added or changed, which can actually increase operational burden. This operational burden has been a major factor preventing the automation of a wide range of business processes.

2. Changing role: From an input tool to a "data supply platform that supports decision-making"

What will be required of AI-OCR in the future is more than just making data entry more efficient. What will be important is its role as a platform that provides highly accurate structured data that can be immediately and directly linked to the judgment, processing, and automation of AI agents. For this reason, it is becoming a standard requirement that tools not be used as stand-alone tools, but be deeply integrated into business processes through API integration.

3. Technical concept: "Hybrid design" that prioritizes business implementation

To meet these market needs, we have evolved "Flax Scanner HUB" into a data supply platform that is integrated into core business processes. "Flax Scanner HUB" does not rely on any specific technology, and adopts a hybrid design concept using multiple OCR models, with "embedding into actual business" as the top priority.

・Generation AI type OCR
It is equipped with a "Few-Shot Learning" system (no-code learning function using a small amount of learning data) that allows accuracy to be improved as the scanner is used, achieving highly accurate readings.

・Dedicated OCR model
Fine tuning (a learning process that optimizes for specific tasks) ensures high read reproducibility and stability.

・API-first design
Enables seamless integration with business systems and AI agents.

　
We will continue to transform AI-OCR from a simple data entry support tool into a strategic data infrastructure that accelerates decision-making. By building a data environment that enables AI agents to function at a high level and realizing the automation of business processes that lies beyond dataization, we will provide strong support for further corporate transformation and the sophistication of business processes.

■ "Pro Plan" for enterprises: Expanded support scope to include implementation of AI agents

We are now expanding our support for implementing AI agents in our existing enterprise "Pro Plan." This plan goes beyond simply providing AI-OCR tools; it is a new service that not only builds a data infrastructure with "Flax Scanner HUB" at its core, but also provides consistent support for the design, development, and implementation of "AI agents" that utilize that data to make decisions and perform tasks in real-world business operations.

By providing the following elements in a dedicated, highly secure and customizable environment, companies can not only deploy AI agents, but also embed them into actual business processes and generate measurable results.

・Customer-specific OCR models
A high-quality reading environment that optimally combines generative AI and dedicated models to suit business characteristics

・Customer-specific UI/API
Dedicated interface for smooth integration into existing workflows and systems

・Developing AI agents
We develop and implement AI agents that automate decision-making and processing after data conversion based on business requirements.

・Single tenant configuration
An independent, dedicated environment that can be used with peace of mind even by companies with strict security requirements

■ Pricing Plans

Plan	Starter	Basic	Pro
Intended use	PoC/small-scale use	Full-scale operation	Enterprise
Initial cost	200,000 yen	500,000 yen and up	Individual quote
Monthly fee (approximate)	From 30,000 yen	From 25,000 yen	From 115,000 yen
Minimum number of pages used	1,000 pages/month	1,000 pages/month	1,000 pages/month
Contract Period	Monthly contract (3 months or more)	Annual contract	Annual contract
Provided environment	Multi-tenant	Multi-tenant single	single customer environment
Learning Method	Generation AI (Few-Shot)	Generation AI (Few-Shot)	Generation AI (Few-Shot) Dedicated OCR model Fine Tuning
APIoffer	○	○	○

*The above prices are reference prices for the standard configuration. Please feel free to contact us for a quote based on your specific installation requirements.

■ Comment from Cinnamon AI President and CEO Hirano Miku

"AI-OCR is not just a technology for reading text, but a foundation for moving business forward. The flexibility of generative AI and the reproducibility of dedicated OCR models are what will be required for OCR in the future. Flax Scanner HUB will update existing OCRs and take corporate document utilization to the next level."

■ Related pages

Cinnamon AI "Flax Scanner HUB": https://cinnamon.ai/flax-scanner-hub/
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*"Flax Scanner™" is a trademark of Cinnamon Co., Ltd.