optical data reader
1optical character reader — noun (computing) A light sensitive device for inputting data directly to a computer by means of optical character recognition (abbrev OCR) • • • Main Entry: ↑optic …
2Optical Character Reader — An input device which optically reads bar code data into a digital form usable to a computer. See also Magnetic Ink Character Reader …
3Multiline Optical Character Reader — A Multiline Optical Character Reader, or MLOCR, is a type of mail sorting machine that uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to determine how to route mail through the postal system. MLOCRs work by capturing images of the front of… …
4reader — UK US /ˈriːdər/ noun [C] ► COMMUNICATIONS a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.: »a magazine with over 10,000 readers »Welcome to all the readers of this blog! ► IT a piece of equipment or… …
5Data storage device — Many different consumer electronic devices can store data …
6reader — /ree deuhr/, n. 1. a person who reads. 2. a schoolbook for instruction and practice in reading: a second grade reader. 3. a book of collected or assorted writings, esp. when related in theme, authorship, or instructive purpose; anthology: a… …
7optical character recognition — Computers. the process or technology of reading data in printed form by a device (optical character reader) that scans and identifies characters. Abbr.: OCR [1960 65] * * * ˌoptical ˈcharacter recognition f38 [optical character recognition] noun …
8optical character recognition — Computers. the process or technology of reading data in printed form by a device (optical character reader) that scans and identifies characters. Abbr.: OCR [1960 65] * * * …
9Optical Sensor Wand — A hand held input device for reading bar code data into a optical character reader …
10Optical mark recognition — (also called Optical Mark Reading and OMR) is the process of capturing human marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests. Contents 1 OMR background 2 OMR software 2.1 Open Source …
