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Use the camera to add addresses to your route
Learn about camera-based address reading in Genne and see how to turn labels and documents into stops with less typing.
Typing addresses one by one takes time — especially when the information is already printed on a label, document or delivery list. Now, in Genne, you can use your phone camera to read an address and bring it into route planning.
How it works
When adding a stop in the planner, choose the camera option and point it at the printed address. The app identifies the visible text and displays the recognized address for you to check. Review the details and confirm to continue building the route.
This feature is especially helpful when you receive destinations on paper or labels and want to avoid manual transcription. It does not replace checking: numbers, additional address details and CEPs may need adjustment before confirmation.
Getting a better reading
A few simple precautions increase the chance of the text being recognized correctly:
- use a well-lit area;
- hold the camera steady and keep the text in focus;
- frame only the relevant address;
- avoid glare, shadows and folds over the printed text;
- check the street, number, additional details, city and CEP before adding the stop.
Image quality directly affects text recognition. Google's documentation for this technology highlights resolution and focus as important factors for accuracy.
Less typing, more attention to the route
Camera reading shortens a repetitive planning step. Instead of copying each line, you capture the text, review the result and move on to the next stop.
Try it on your next route with printed addresses. A good capture and a quick review are the best way to start with reliable data.