What Is an Optical Scanner?
An optical scanner is a device that captures and converts objects or images into digital format using light. The process begins with the scanner illuminating the target with a specific light source. It then captures the light that is either reflected off or transmitted through the object, utilizing a light sensor. This captured light information is meticulously processed to generate digital data, effectively digitizing the image or object.
These scanners are invaluable across diverse sectors, including healthcare, publishing, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and office and home settings. Optical scanners come in various forms to suit different needs, such as flatbed scanners for documents and photographs, handheld scanners for mobility, drum scanners for high-resolution images, barcode scanners for retail and inventory management, and 3D scanners for capturing the geometry of objects.
Noteworthy for their non-contact, high-precision operation, optical scanners can handle an extensive range of tasks swiftly and efficiently.