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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Barcode ReaderAn optical scanner that can read printed barcodes, decode the data contained in the barcode and send the data to a computer.
A
Input
B
Output
C
Both
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A barcode reader is an optical scanner that can read printed barcodes, decode the data contained in the barcode to a computer. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor for translating optical impulses into electrical signals.

Detailed explanation-2: -A barcode reader, also called a price scanner or point-of-sale (POS) scanner, is a hand-held or stationary input device used to capture and read information contained in a barcode.

Detailed explanation-3: -This method uses a semiconductor device called CCD(Charge Coupled Device), which converts light signals into electric signals. The CCD method bar code scanner has a built-in light. A scanner shines this light at a bar code and its reflection is captured via CCD for reading.

Detailed explanation-4: -A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer. From corded to cordless such as Bluetooth scanners, standard scanning type can choose from Linear imaging, Laser, 2D to RFID Reader.

Detailed explanation-5: -A barcode scanner (also referred to as a barcode reader) is a device that captures and decodes the information contained by a barcode.

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