Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conference Papers Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alpha-Bit: An Android App for Enhancing Pattern Recognition using CNN and Sequential Deep Learning Subject The topic of the resource artificial intelligence in education; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); early childhood education; literacy; numeracy; Optical character recognition (OCR); SDG 4; sequential networks Description An account of the resource This research paper introduces Alpha-Bit, an Android application pioneering Optical Character Recognition (OCR) through cutting-edge deep learning models, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Sequential networks. With a core focus on enhancing educational accessibility and quality, Alpha-Bit specifically targets foundational elements of the English language - alphabets and numbers. Beyond conventional OCR applications, Alpha-Bit distinguishes itself by offering guided instruction and individual progress reports, providing a nuanced and tailored educational experience. Significantly, this work extends beyond technological innovation; Alpha-Bit's potential impact encompasses addressing educational inequalities, contributing to sustainability goals, and advancing the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). By democratizing education through innovative OCR technologies, Alpha-Bit emerges as a transformative force with the capacity to revolutionize learning experiences, making quality education universally accessible and empowering learners across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 2024 ITU. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ramasamy G.; Bagula A.; Rajan A.P.; Rengasamy P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2024 ITU Kaleidoscope: Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World, ITU K 2024 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.23919/ITUK62727.2024.10772809" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.23919/ITUK62727.2024.10772809</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85215303382&amp;doi=10.23919%2FITUK62727.2024.10772809&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=9eaea8f4da540960986af539f8288ef9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85215303382&amp;doi=10.23919%2fITUK62727.2024.10772809&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=9eaea8f4da540960986af539f8288ef9</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-926139091-4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ramasamy G., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Bagula A., University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa; Rajan A.P., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Rengasamy P., Christ University, Bangalore, India