optical reader


optical reader

[′äp·tə·kəl ′rēd·ər] (computer science) A computer data-entry machine that converts printed characters, bar or line codes, and pencil-shaded areas into a computer-input code format.

optical reader

An input device that recognizes typewritten or printed characters and barcodes and converts them into their corresponding digital codes. See OCR, scanner and Amazon Wand.