Unlocking Text Search in Images with mymind OCR

In this opening segment, Lizzy from mymind introduces the core feature of the video: the ability to search for text within images saved to mymind. She highlights that this functionality extends beyond just typed text in articles or notes, emphasizing the power of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology integrated into the platform.

"Now I'm going to show you how to search text within images you save to your mind." 0

Key points:

• mymind supports text recognition inside images, screenshots, and graphics.
• This feature allows users to find saved visuals by searching for any text they remember.
• The introduction sets the stage for demonstrating how this can simplify finding content without manual organization.

Here, Lizzy explains how mymind can recognize text embedded in various visual formats, such as graphics and screenshots. She gives practical examples of searching for keywords that appear in images, showing how the system retrieves the correct visual based on the text it detects.

"Say I'm trying to remember a specific graphic that I saved and all I remember is the keyword Square I just typed that keyword in and my mind can read the graphic and find it for me." 0:25

"Say I saved some ad inspiration to my mind and I only remember the keyword crowd I just search crowd and my mind can find it for me instantly." 0:33

Key points:

• Text recognition works on images containing text, not just typed notes.
• Users can recall any word from the image and find the exact saved visual.
• This feature is especially useful for creative professionals saving ad inspiration or visual references.

Lizzy expands on the OCR feature by revealing that mymind can also read handwriting. Whether users save handwritten notes or screenshots of handwritten content, the system can detect and index the text, making it searchable just like typed text.

"This also works with handwriting so if you've saved a note to your mind you can search the keyword from the note however you can remember it or if you've saved a screenshot of handwriting it can also find it that way." 0:51

Key points:

• Handwritten notes saved in mymind become searchable.
• Screenshots of handwriting are also processed for text recognition.
• This removes the need for manual transcription or categorization of handwritten content.

In the closing remarks, Lizzy emphasizes the convenience of mymind’s OCR feature by pointing out that users don’t need to spend time organizing or categorizing their saved content. The search functionality alone is powerful enough to instantly locate any image or note based on text within it.

"Just search whatever you can remember and my mind will read it and find it for you no need to categorize or organize anything." 1:05

Key points:

• No manual tagging or sorting required to find saved content.
• The OCR-powered search streamlines retrieval of images, notes, and handwritten materials.
• This feature enhances productivity by reducing the friction of managing digital memories.

This video succinctly showcases how mymind leverages OCR technology to transform the way users interact with their saved images and notes, making text within visuals fully searchable and accessible with minimal effort.