scanners
They capture images
Scanners are devices that capture images or data by systematically reading across a surface.
A document scanner converts paper to digital files.
A barcode scanner reads product codes at checkout.
Medical scanners like CT or MRI machines image the body's interior.
Radio scanners monitor multiple frequencies: Police scanners pick up emergency broadcasts.
In science fiction, scanners detect life forms or analyze unknown objects.
Open-topped hauling vehicle
- feedSupply with sustenance
- OCRMachine reading of images
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- photocopyMachine-made paper duplicate
digitize · multifunction · office · resolution · duplex · glass · lid · platen
Tomographic imaging method
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
radiologist · imaging · diagnostic · body · brain · tumor · contrast · slice
Product identification stripes
- QRTwo-dimensional scannable code
- codeSymbolic communication system
- readerOne who peruses text
- laserConcentrated light device
beep · handheld · checkout · point-of-sale · inventory · retail · supermarket · grocery
Civil law enforcement
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- airwavesRadio frequency spectrum
dispatch · emergency · ham · shortwave · band · channel · analog · digital
Close, careful examination
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- reviewCritical written assessment
probe · investigation · audit · vetting · appraisal · observation · perusal · study
Aviation passenger facility
- baggageTraveler's packed belongings
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- TSAAirport screening agency
- screeningEvaluative selection process
checkpoint · luggage · conveyor · contraband · customs · backscatter
flatbed
Open-topped hauling vehicle
photocopy · digitize · multifunction · office · resolution · duplex · glass · lid · platen · archiving
CT
Tomographic imaging method
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
X-ray · radiologist · imaging · diagnostic · body · brain · tumor · contrast · slice · tomography
UPC
Product identification stripes
laser · beep · handheld · checkout · point-of-sale · inventory · retail · supermarket · grocery · cashier
police
Civil law enforcement
airwaves · dispatch · emergency · ham · shortwave · band · channel · analog · digital · programming
scrutiny
Close, careful examination
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
review · probe · investigation · audit · vetting · appraisal · observation · perusal · study · inquiry
airport
Aviation passenger facility
screening · checkpoint · luggage · conveyor · contraband · customs · backscatter
- copy shop servicescopiers, printers, color copies, enlargements, reductions
- mail processingsorting machines, stamping, sorting, mail bags, mailbags
- office equipmentprinter, printers, copier, copiers, fax machine
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- smuggling enforcementcustoms agents, customs officers, border patrol, contraband, seizure
- airportsairports, airport, terminals, terminal building, runway
scannersprinters
Document output devices
3D printers · plotters · output devices · projectors · displays
scannerstransmitters
Devices that send signals
broadcasters · radio transmitters · walkie-talkies · ham radios · CB radios
- 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