electronic scanner

• Ein Gerät, das elektronische Sensoren verwendet, um physische Objekte, Dokumente oder Daten zu erfassen, zu lesen oder zu digitalisieren, und sie häufig für die Verarbeitung oder Speicherung in ein digitales Format umwandelt.

A device that uses electronic sensors to capture, read, or digitize physical objects, documents, or data, often converting them into digital format for processing or storage.

1. Device for digitizing documentsB1formal

   An electronic device that converts physical documents, images, or objects into digital data for storage or processing.

   Elektronischer Scanner

   • The office uses an electronic scanner to digitize all incoming paperwork.
   • She placed the photograph on the electronic scanner to create a digital copy.
   • Modern electronic scanners can capture high-resolution images in seconds.

2. Security scanning deviceB1formal

   An electronic device used to inspect objects or people for prohibited items, such as at airports.

   Elektronischer Scanner

   • Passengers must walk through an electronic scanner at the security checkpoint.
   • The electronic scanner detected a metal object in his bag.
   • Airport staff use an electronic scanner to check luggage for dangerous items.