Integrating Document Annotation and Transcription
Annotation and transcription is a complex process that needs attention to detail. Odetta has built a team of dedicated annotators and transcriptors. A venture-backed open-source AI company approached us. The client is involved in the preprocessing of unstructured text documents. They have access to libraries and APIs that are useful in restructuring raw documents into well-structured and organized samples. They partnered with Odetta for an elaborative project integrating document annotation and transcription. The project encompassed the annotation of 15,000 text documents and 5,000 invoices and receipts, allowing the client to train their AI models from these data sources.
Challenges
The project brought the following challenges for Odetta:
Defining Annotation Processes
We faced a hurdle in improving the client's model training during our collaboration. With the expertise of our team and following the client's instructions, we developed a set of guidelines tailored for types of documents. This partnership effectively streamlined the process resulting in model training.
Diverse Document Set
The project involved various document types, including text documents, invoices, and receipts. Every type of document was different and had specific requirements related to its format and structure. Notably, the invoices and receipts exhibited variations in printing quality and format across different periods, necessitating specific instructions to ensure accurate annotation.
Solutions
To overcome these challenges, Odetta implemented the following solutions:
Thorough Research
Odetta conducted extensive research to comprehend global practices and norms for annotating and transcribing different document types. Our team gathered data about industry best practices and standards by studying examples from various sources.
Informed Decision-Making
Utilizing the research findings, Odetta made informed decisions regarding the annotation and transcription of the documents. We built tailored instructions for the annotation process per industry protocols, thus, maintaining precision and accuracy.
Meticulous Annotation Execution
In addition to the research and decision-making process, our team at Odetta executed the annotation and transcription tasks with particular attention to detail. We annotated 15,000 text documents and 5,000 invoices and receipts. We carefully marked, labeled, and transcribed the data by applying our refined annotation instructions, ensuring the resulting annotations met the benchmark.
Results
The collaboration between our client and Odetta yielded remarkable results:
Enhanced Accuracy
Odetta's meticulous annotation and transcription greatly improved data accuracy for the project. This led to satisfactory results that aligned well with the client’s initial demand.
Timely and Comprehensive Outputs
Due to Odetta's systematic approach, the project was successfully completed within the scheduled time frame, encompassing comprehensive annotations and transcriptions for 15,000 text documents and 5,000 invoices and receipts.
Stats Received from Client
Below, we have mentioned the stats received from the client, which shows that 98% of the annotated data was useful.
Using Odetta's expertise and the collective efforts of the annotation and transcription teams, the client achieved exceptional accuracy and proficiency from their trained models. Odetta's commitment to understanding global norms and personalized processes ensured the successful completion of the project, meeting the client's requirements promptly and ensuring the utmost satisfaction.