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Data Entry Optical Reader

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A device which contains a light source, such as a light emitting diode or a laser diode and a light detector, such as semiconductor photo. It may/may not include other electronic circuitry. It is used to scan bar codes, alpha/numeric characters, markings, or the like. It converts the scanned data to a signal which can be input into an electronic system, such as a computer. It may be designed either as a hand manipulated device or as a device which is mounted in a fixed position for operation. Excludes RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, LASER. See also COUPLER, OPTOELECTRONIC. View more Data Entry Optical Reader