What is another word for electronic scanner?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛlɪktɹˈɒnɪk skˈanə] (IPA) 
An electronic scanner, also referred to as a digital scanner, is an electronic device that is used to convert physical documents and images into digital format. Some alternative synonyms for electronic scanner include image scanner, document scanner, bar code scanner, and flatbed scanner. Image scanners work for scanning photographs, artwork, and other high-quality visuals. A document scanner is designed primarily for scanning standard documents such as contracts, receipts, and letters. Barcode scanners, on the other hand, are machines that capture data from barcodes. Flatbed scanners are the traditional type of scanner and are capable of scanning both documents and images by placing the material on a flat glass plate.
