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Introduction

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital billing, invoicing remains a crucial component for businesses. In this regard, Invox has kicked off the launch of its cutting-edge feature, the "Reading AI Agent", aimed at revolutionizing how invoices are processed. By integrating advanced AI technology, Invox aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of invoice data extraction, marking a significant leap in the field of invoice management.

New Feature: Reading AI Agent

The Reading AI Agent allows users to provide instructions in natural language, enabling the AI to learn from these commands. Unlike traditional AI OCR (Optical Character Recognition), which often struggles with variable invoice formats and complex layouts, the Reading AI Agent is specifically designed to offer higher accuracy in interpreting intricate details such as item descriptions and multiple line items. This function promises to drastically reduce errors and the need for manual corrections, particularly beneficial for finance departments grappling with diverse invoicing scenarios.

Background for the Feature

As businesses undergo digital transformation, invoice formats continue to diversify, creating challenges for conventional OCR technology. Non-standard data in invoices—such as ambiguous item descriptions or lengthy order details—can lead to a higher probability of misrecognition, causing significant strain on accounting professionals. Consequently, there is a growing demand for a tool that not only digitizes invoices but ensures that the data can be utilized effectively in subsequent financial processes, including accounting entries and analytics.

In response to this need, Invox has developed the Reading AI Agent. This innovation allows businesses to remove the limitations of existing invoice processing methods by enabling a more flexible and user-centric approach to data extraction.

Target Users

This new feature is particularly recommended for:

• - Manufacturing and Construction Accounting Teams: These sectors often manage complex order and purchase detail, facing challenges with OCR accuracy.
• - Accounting Firms: Companies that handle numerous client invoices can benefit from reduced rework and data entry costs.
• - SMEs: Smaller enterprises looking to streamline invoice processing without increasing costs or requiring additional staff will find this feature invaluable.

How It Works

The Reading AI Agent allows users to set data reading rules and structural transformations using simple commands in natural language. For instance, users can instruct the AI not to recognize subtotal or tax lines as billable items, or to pull unit prices from notes regarding specific line items. This intuitive setup is designed to cater to the unique rules that various companies have for processing invoices.

For detailed operation instructions, users can visit the help page associated with this feature.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, Invox plans to expand this AI functionality beyond the invoicing tool to include its Expense Settlement and Electronic Ledger Preservation services. Additionally, a new feature titled Inbound AI Agent is in the works. This will automate tasks previously performed manually, such as downloading invoices from URLs embedded in emails or logging into sites using provided credentials.

Invox remains dedicated to enhancing its offerings with AI-driven capabilities to ensure increased efficiency in accounting operations.

About Invox

The Invox Receipt Invoice platform (available at https://invox.jp) automates the processes from invoice receipt to data entry and payment, positioning itself as a cost-effective cloud-based solution in the industry. It boasts a 99.9% accuracy rate in data extraction, efficiently handling multiple formats including paper, PDF, and electronic invoices.

Invox's mission is rooted in the commitment to create a brighter future for children through improving business productivity and contributing to a sustainable society. The company prides itself on providing low-cost solutions that are easily accessible, pushing forward its agenda of enhancing societal productivity and supporting sustainable practices.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Invox, Inc.
• - Established: February 1, 2019
• - Headquarters: Nishi-Shinjuku 1-25-1, Shinjuku Center Building 49F, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Ryo Yokoi
• - Capital: 100 million yen (as of November 2021)
• - Employees: 80 (as of November 2025)
• - Website: https://invox.co.jp
• - Certifications: Licensed under the Kanto Financial Bureau for electronic payment, member of the Electronic Invoice Promotion Council, ISO 27001 certified, and compliant with JIIMA regulations as of 2021.