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optical readerAn input device that recognizes typewritten or printed characters and bar codes and converts them into their corresponding digital codes. optical reader [′äp·tə·kəl ′rēd·ər] (computer science) A computer data-entry machine that converts printed characters, bar or line codes, and pencil-shaded areas into a computer-input code format. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An optical reader in the sensor can instantly quantify the silver buildup and provide a number on a screen, which indicates the concentration of anti-HIV antibodies in a patient's blood. This is particularly useful because information from a scanned and captured document--say an invoice or a check--can be recognized by an optical reader as letters, numbers and symbols and then processed by a computer. To get started, preschoolers simply touch the optical reader pen to the icons on the easel or accessories for the creative prompts and inspiration. |
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