scanner
Digital image capturer
A scanner is a device that systematically examines something.
An optical scanner converts documents or images into digital files: I need to scan my passport.
A radio scanner monitors multiple frequencies.
At airports and hospitals, scanners use X-rays or other technology to see inside bodies or luggage.
In computing, a scanner detects malware or vulnerabilities.
A person who scans—reading quickly or surveying a crowd—is also a scanner.
Magnetic body imaging
- CTTomographic imaging method
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
tomography · radiography · diagnostic · imaging · contrast · slice · tumor detection · bone density
Product identification stripes
- QRTwo-dimensional scannable code
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- laserConcentrated light device
- checkoutPayment completion process
POS · inventory · retail · supermarket · beep · symbology · 2D · reader
Photographically reduced documents
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- digitizationAnalog-to-electronic transformation
- rare booksUncommon valuable printed works
conservation · genealogy · historical records · overhead · planetary · archive · faded text · restoration
Friction ridge impression
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
- palmHand's flat interior
vein · authentication · identity · access control · enrollment · template · liveness detection · spoofing
Inspection station on route
- TSAAirport screening agency
- baggageTraveler's packed belongings
- backscatterRadiation reflected backward
- metal detectorDevice sensing buried conductors
screening · airport · contraband · threat detection · walkthrough · pat-down · luggage
Open-topped hauling vehicle
- multifunctionHaving several uses
- feederSource of input
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- lidRemovable container cover
platen · resolution · optical · USB · wireless · driver · preview · crop
Broadcast signal receiver
- sweepBrush clean with broom
- blipMomentary signal flash
- dopplerFrequency change from motion
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
air traffic control · weather · rotation · dish · range · azimuth · pulse · tracking
Convert to electronic format
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- conversionAct of changing states
- searchableCapable of being queried
- characterNature, symbol, or role
transcription · accuracy · font · handwriting · legibility · extraction · indexing · machine-readable
MRI
Magnetic body imaging
- CTTomographic imaging method
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
mammography · tomography · radiography · diagnostic · imaging · contrast · slice · tumor detection · bone density · fluoroscopy
UPC
Product identification stripes
checkout · POS · inventory · retail · supermarket · beep · symbology · 2D · reader · wand
microfilm
Photographically reduced documents
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- digitizationAnalog-to-electronic transformation
rare books · conservation · genealogy · historical records · overhead · planetary · archive · faded text · restoration
fingerprint
Friction ridge impression
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
palm · vein · authentication · identity · access control · enrollment · template · liveness detection · spoofing · touchless
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- TSAAirport screening agency
- baggageTraveler's packed belongings
- backscatterRadiation reflected backward
metal detector · screening · airport · contraband · threat detection · walkthrough · pat-down · luggage
flatbed
Open-topped hauling vehicle
- multifunctionHaving several uses
- feederSource of input
- glassTransparent solid from sand
lid · platen · resolution · optical · USB · wireless · driver · preview · crop · alignment
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
aircraft · air traffic control · weather · rotation · dish · range · azimuth · pulse · tracking · surveillance
digitize
Convert to electronic format
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- conversionAct of changing states
- searchableCapable of being queried
character · transcription · accuracy · font · handwriting · legibility · extraction · indexing · machine-readable
frequency
Rate of recurrence
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- channelPassage for transmission
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
tuning · receiver · monitoring · ham radio · emergency · broadcast · signal · trunking · programming
- imagingdigital imaging, medical imaging, camera, digital camera, MRI
- airport securityTSA, TSA agent, security, security checkpoint, screening
- checkoutcash register, register, checkout, cashier, checkout lane
- copy roomcopier, printer, paper, toner, fax machine
- imaging devicescamera, cameras, digital camera, digital cameras, video camera
- machinesengine, motor, generator, turbine, pump
scannerprinter
Machine producing paper copies
plotter · 3D printer · projector · display · monitor
scannerprinter
Machine producing paper copies
copier · typewriter · pen · printing press · engraver
- laser scannerLight-based code interpreter
- barcode scannerDevice reading printed stripes
- police scannerReceives emergency service transmissions
- MRI scannerMagnetic imaging device
- CT scannerTomographic diagnostic imaging device
- fingerprint scannerDevice reading digit patterns
scanning, scanned, scanners, scannable, unscanned, rescanning, scanned-in