scanner 2
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
Hypernym
a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device
a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
EnglishDerivationally related form
scan 5
verb
move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image
Hyponym
barcode reader 1
noun
A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer.
a computer peripheral device enabling printed material, including characters and diagrams, to be scanned and converted into a form that can be stored in a computer.
3D scanner 1
noun
a device that analyzes a real-world object or environment to collect data on its shape and possibly its appearance (e.g. color).
drum scanner 1
noun
a scanner that captures image information with photomultiplier tubes (PMT), rather than the charge-coupled device (CCD) arrays found in flatbed scanners and inexpensive film scanners.
hand scanner 1
noun
a scanner that is moved over the subject to be imaged by hand.
