Implementation Brief
Document Extraction with AI – Google Vertex Gemini
Objective
Design and implement a production-ready Document Extraction module using Google
Vertex Gemini AI, optimized for cost, scalability, and maintainability, using PHP.
Tech Stack
Backend: PHP (Laravel)
AI Model: Vertex Gemini AI (gemini-1.5-pro or other models)
SDK: google/cloud-ai
Authentication: GCP Service Account (IAM)
Database: MySQL
High-Level Flow
1. Client uploads document (PDF/Image)
2. Backend validates document (size, format, page count)
3. Backend fetches prompt template from DB (based on document type)
4. Backend calls Vertex Gemini via PHP SDK
5. Gemini returns structured JSON
6. Backend validates JSON against expected schema
7. Logs and results stored in DB
8. API returns normalized response to client
Visual Flow
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User uploads document
↓
User selects document type (e.g., invoice)
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Backend fetches invoice prompt from DB
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Gemini extracts invoice data
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JSON validated and returned
Key Benefits
Cost-effective Scalable
Pay-per-use model with Vertex AI Handles multiple document types via
configurable prompts
Maintainable Reliable
Prompts stored in DB for easy Schema validation ensures consistent
updates without code changes output
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