Wow. You have some really cool quick-improvenent ideas alongside major improvements. OCR would have applications in so many other situations too!

It definitely sounds like you will be under-appreciated under the new owners, you have so much skill and knowledge that are kinda going to waste with them.

But based on your other comments here, you know this too. Best wishes and good luck in your search.

I feel you so much on this. Bet your work was really cool.

What cool FOSS things would you do first if this take-over company allowed you to?