Data Capture, which involves defining forms to the system, scanning the forms and executing Forms Processing (FP) which recognizes forms and text on forms.

Data Validation, which provides for verification and correction of the data recognized by Forms Processing or for data entry when a form cannot be recognized.

Data Output, which produces files based on the input from the forms and writes these files in a format suitable for processing by other applications or legacy systems.

System Services, such as monitoring, indexing, printing and security; and other service functions, such as document querying.