Automated PDF Document Processing and Information Extraction
Description
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) has important program and workforce related information stored in thousands of PDFs, which cannot easily be used for analytics.
Detailed example
Machine-readable data tables
AI / analytics pattern
Natural Language Processing: AI that processes, interprets, and shares information in human language.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Benefits include making information accessible and timely, increasing data-driven decision making, and saving large amounts of time compared to previous manual methods used.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
Data used include the internal program-related documents being processed, including vessel inspection forms, reimbursable overtime forms, pest fact sheets, and work plans.