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Making An AI-Powered Business Card Reader

Writing a business card reader can be tedious. I first tried using Tesseract, an open-source Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine. But besides OCR, you still need to segment the images, do optical character recognition (OCR) then identify text patterns for names, title, phones, emails, etc and extract them. Quite a lot of work if you have a big stack of business cards to go through.

But thankfully, technology and especially AI has come a long way and we can use widely available AI engines such as OpenAI’s to make the job easier… unbelievably easier. In this post, we’ll go through the whole thing from start to finish.

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Making A Business Card Reader Using Tesseract

Business cards, those little cards with your contact information. I remember when I got my first box, I felt like a complete office professional! Giving and receiving them was a stringent ritual. I even had business card holders and organizers. But that was a long time ago. Do people still use those?!?

Well, apparently they still do. Yesterday, I got a big stack from my wife from her Singapore trip and she asked if I can encode the data into a spreadsheet. So me being me, instead of spending some time encoding, I spent a bit more time coding.

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How To Replace Luggage Wheels

In this video, we’ll go through two ways to replace old and broken luggage wheels. Replacing the entire wheel assembly and replacing just the wheel by cutting the axle. Whether you’re dealing with a broken wheel or just want to refresh your wheels, this step-by-step tutorial will get your luggage rolling smoothly again.

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Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX: Refinement and Elegance

Get ready to be impressed by the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX. This refined and elegant multi-tool packs a powerful punch with its 21 essential tools and premium construction. Join me as I explore its features, from its one-hand opening mechanism to its durable stainless steel design. Discover why the Spirit MX is a must-have for anyone seeking a versatile and reliable tool for everyday adventures.

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Leatherman Wave: The First Wave

The Leatherman Wave is a classic multi-tool that has been popular for over 20 years. In this video, I take a closer look at the original Wave and its features. I also discuss why it has remained such a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts and everyday carry enthusiasts.