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(1) To make an electronic comparison of a signal, pixel or data structure as described in the following definitions. (2) In optical technologies, to read a printed form a line at a time in order...
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Definition: scan
(1) To make an electronic comparison of a signal, pixel or data structure as described in the following definitions.
(2) In optical technologies, to read a printed form a line at a time in order to convert images into bitmapped representations or convert characters into text. See OCR.
(3) In video, to move across a picture frame a line at a time, either to detect the image in an analog or digital camera, or to refresh a CRT display.
(4) To search a data file sequentially for specific content.
(5) To search an executable file for a particular pattern. See antivirus program.
(6) To sequentially search for peripheral devices attached to the computer.
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