Why Should I Choose DSS, NOT Traditional OMR reader ?

Digital Scoring System  is a leading Windows based forms-processing shareware software for tests and surveys. It is an intelligent testing tool to collect data from optical marks on plain paper forms. DSS  works with imaging equipment such as scanners. Higher resolution may be required for tests or surveys requiring a 100 or more responses. DSS provides many test forms from which to choose and print on plain paper. DSS can automatically grade tests and provide a detailed analysis that can be exported to Excel format. DSS supports tests with subjective questions. 

Why Should I Choose DSS, NOT Traditional OMR reader ? 

DSS helps people collect data from test forms using an innovative software approach. If you are familiar with OMR (optical mark recognition) technology or have previously used or seen such a system, you will probably be asking one or more of the questions below. We hear these questions every day; hopefully some of the answers will help you decide if this technology is right for you. 

 1. How is DSS solution different from the traditional OMR reading systems?  

Traditional OMR readers provide a hardware-based solution for collecting data from tests and surveys forms. People must purchase dedicated OMR readers and specially printed forms from the OMR manufacturer at a substantial cost. 

DSS is software solution for collecting data from tests and surveys forms. No need to purchase dedicated and expensive OMR equipment –DSS works with imaging equipment (image scanner ) to collect data. No need to purchase pre-printed OMR forms either-- A lot of test forms are available for selection in DSS and the user is allowed to print them on plain paper.  

2. DSS works with image scanners. Aren’t image scanners really slow? Do I have to feed one page at a time?  

Some image scanners are very slow and some require you to feed one page at a time. We do not recommend that you use one of these models. There are many very fast image scanners with document feeders available on the market today.

fast image scanner are recommended.  

3. Must I buy paper forms? 

We do not print or sell you paper forms. DSS provides many test forms for you to choose. You can print it on plain paper by yourself, using an office printer or copier. DSS can read test forms only provided by itself. If you need a new type of test form, we can customize it for you.

    

4. What is the percentage of accuracy? How does it compare with the accuracy percentage published by other companies?   

100%, if the test form is filled in correctly. :) DSS is more accurate than traditional OMR readers. DSS's built-in imaging intelligence can correct skew and dirty image to ensure superior performance and data accuracy. Invalid responses can be automatically detected and tracked for instant validation. 

 5. What kind of supports are associated with this purchase of DSS?   

Registered users will get free technical support and free software update in 3 years.

6. Can DSS do what you say DSS can do?

We hope that you will give DSS a try. DSS is shareware software that means you can try it, free of charge, before you buy it.