Document Scanner
What the Avonni Document Scanner Does
The Avonni Document Scanner is a component that lets you grab text from paper documents using your phone's camera. Imagine taking a picture of a document, and the scanner magically pulls out all the text from the image. You can then use that text in your Salesforce records or flows, saving you time and effort from manually typing it in.
The Avonni Document Scanner component leverages your device's security features. It's available exclusively on the Salesforce Mobile App.
Key Features & Configuration
Open On Load (Toggle):
Enable this option to launch the document scanner automatically when your screen flow loads.
Ideal for flows where scanning is the primary action.
Image Source (Dropdown):
Input Image: Select an image already uploaded into your flow.
Photo Library: Allow users to choose an existing image from their device's photo library.
Device Camera: Enable users to capture a new photo directly from their device's camera.
Show Preview (Toggle):
Turn on this option to display a preview of the scanned document after capture.
Allows users to review and confirm before saving.
Button Settings (Customizable):
Tailor the appearance and text of the button that triggers the scanner.
Maintain a consistent look and feel within your mobile flow.
Success Interactions (Configurable):
Define actions to occur upon a successful scan:
Save the extracted text to a specific Salesforce object or field.
Trigger a notification.
Navigate to another screen in your flow.
Step-by-Step Guide
Drag and Drop: Add the Avonni Document Scanner component to your mobile screen flow from the component palette.
Configure Settings: Adjust the above options to align with your specific use case.
After scanning a document, you can put the extracted text to work within your Salesforce processes. Here's how:
Success Interactions: This section controls what happens after a successful scan.
Choose an Action: Select the action that best fits your workflow:
Populate Fields: If you have specific fields (like name, address, or account number), the scanner can automatically fill them in.
Start Other Actions: You can trigger notifications, move to a different part of your app, or even kick off other automated processes based on the scanned information.
Example Use Case: Medical Conference Note Capture
Imagine you're a healthcare provider at a medical conference. With the Avonni Document Scanner, you can:
Photograph a flyer detailing a new medical device directly within your Salesforce app.
Extract the text from the flyer, including product name, features, and contact information.
You can instantly save this information to a new Salesforce note or a custom "Conference Materials" object for later review.
Notes
The Avonni Document Scanner leverages advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to convert images to text accurately.
For best results, ensure images have good lighting and clear text.
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