Overview
Unstructured data stored in PDFs, Word documents, and images contains valuable business information that is often difficult to access and analyze. For industries such as pharmaceuticals, where precision and speed are essential, extracting actionable insights from this data is critical.
eZintegrations Document and Image Understanding APIs use artificial intelligence to convert unstructured files into structured, machine-readable formats. This enables organizations to transform fragmented information into usable assets for strategic and operational decision-making.
When to Use
The Document and Image Understanding APIs should be used when organizations need to automate the extraction and analysis of unstructured content.
- When processing large volumes of PDF, Word, or image files
- When extracting data from handwritten or scanned documents
- When preparing regulatory and manufacturing documentation
- When integrating document data into enterprise systems
How It Works
The Document Understanding API analyzes uploaded documents and extracts structured information in JSON or markdown formats. It processes text, tables, formulas, and compliance notes to generate machine-readable outputs.
The Image Understanding API applies AI-based recognition to scanned images and handwritten notes. It converts visual content into structured text that can be integrated into production and analytics systems.
From Chaos to Clarity: A Real World Impact
A leading pharmaceutical company manages thousands of drug manufacturing recipes stored in PDFs, Word documents, and scanned handwritten notes. These recipes include chemical compositions, batch processes, and compliance requirements.
Manual extraction and organization of this data created operational bottlenecks and increased the risk of regulatory reporting errors.
Using the eZintegrations Document Understanding API, the company automated this process by submitting recipe files to the endpoint ({{base_url}}/docUnderstand). The system converted complex documents into structured JSON outputs detailing ingredients, quantities, and process steps.
This structured data integrated with the manufacturing execution system, enabling real-time production adjustments and supporting compliance with FDA regulations.
The API supports multiple file types, including PDFs, Excel files, Word documents, and ZIP archives. This capability consolidated scattered data into a unified database, reducing manual processing time and minimizing compliance errors.
Beyond Documents: Image Insights for Precision
The Image Understanding API ({{base_url}}/imgUnderstand) processes scanned images of handwritten batch notes and equipment labels in formats such as JPEG and SVG.
These images, which are often difficult for traditional OCR tools to interpret, are converted into structured text with high accuracy.
For example, a scanned note specifying a temperature adjustment for a drug batch can be extracted and transmitted to the production system, helping prevent manufacturing errors and quality issues.
Business Impact: Speed, Scale, Success
By converting unstructured data into structured formats, eZintegrations enables pharmaceutical companies to accelerate drug development and improve production efficiency.
The APIs eliminate data silos by delivering real-time structured outputs, supporting faster and more informed decision-making.
For executive leadership, this results in reduced time to market, lower operational costs, and enhanced organizational agility.
Why eZintegrations?
eZintegrations uses an AI-driven approach to transform complex document and image data into actionable information.
With secure authentication using client ID and secret credentials and flexible JSON-based inputs, the APIs integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise workflows.
This enables organizations to focus on innovation and performance rather than manual data processing.
How to Configure / How to Use
To use the Document and Image Understanding APIs, organizations must configure access credentials through their Bizdata account.
- Access the My Profile section in the Bizdata account
- Obtain the Base URL for the Document Understanding API
- Generate a Client ID and Client Secret
- Configure authentication in the integration workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eZintegrations Document and Image Understanding APIs?
They are AI-powered APIs that convert unstructured documents and images into structured, machine-readable data formats.
Which file formats are supported?
The APIs support PDFs, Excel files, Word documents, ZIP files, JPEG images, and SVG images.
How do these APIs improve regulatory compliance?
They extract structured data from manufacturing and regulatory documents, reducing manual errors and improving reporting accuracy.
Can handwritten notes be processed?
Yes, the Image Understanding API converts handwritten and scanned notes into structured text with high accuracy.
How is authentication handled?
Authentication is performed using a client ID and client secret obtained from the Bizdata account profile.
Notes
The Document and Image Understanding APIs are designed to support enterprise and pharmaceutical workflows by converting unstructured content into structured data assets.
Only the features and capabilities described in this documentation are supported.
