Flatbed Scanner
What are they?
PaperSpecs - Resources - Glossary
A device that scans images in a manner similar to a photocopy machine; the original art is positioned face down on a glass plate.
http://www.paperspecs.com/resources/glossary/f.htm
Boston University's WebCentral Learning Resources: A/V Glossary
Device for converting printed documents or photos into electronic formats.
http://www.bu.edu/webcentral/learning/av/glossary.html
Image scanner
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In computing, a scanner is a device which analyzes a physical image (such as a photograph, printed text, or handwriting) or an object (such as ornament) and converts it to a digital image.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatbed_scanner
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