Hypernym

data input device 1

noun

a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device

electronic device 1

noun

a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically

image scanner 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer

Synonyms

scanner 2
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
digital scanner 1
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer

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.

optical scanner 1

noun

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.