A card reader is a device that is capable of reading the encoding or chips in plastic cards. Card readers today are very common at the point of sale. For chip cards, this term refers to the area of a chip-enabled terminal where consumers either insert their card for a contact chip card transaction or tap card to initiate a contactless chip card tra [..]

A digital memory card reader used in transferring data, including downloading of image files from a camera's removable media card, to a computer drive.

A device used by photographers to read the image data on media cards. A card reader connects to computer via USB or FireWire and allows for the fast and easy downloading of image data from the card to [..]

A device that you insert flash memory cards into to transfer the data to the computer. Much faster than the serial port! See also "PCMCIA" and "PC Card" and check here: Flash Memory Cards/Readers CCD

The module that reads the details from the customer's card

"Card reader" is the generic term for an input device that reads flash memory cards. It can be a standalone device that connects to a computer via USB or it may be integrated into a computer [..]

A device designed to read or decode the encoding on plastic cards.

1. An early device for reading punched cards

A card reader is an access control device. This is a stand placed at the access point in which vehicles and personnel with an issued access card may open the vehicle barrier system to gain access. Thi [..]

Used for transferring data from your flash memory card to your PC. A better way of transferring your image files than connecting the camera

You can put your digital card in here then plug the card reader into your computer. That will enable you to upload or view your photos. Cloning

A device used by photographers to read the image data on media cards. A card reader connects to computer via USB or FireWire and allows for the fast and easy downloading of image data from the card to [..]

Term used for a device that can read the information from a Memory card.

A digital memory card reader is used to transfer data from a media card to a computer drive.

A card reader is a hardware device that can read and write to a memory card or memory stick. It is often used to deliver data to computers or other devices for display and/or storage purposes.

An electronic device that reads the information stored on smart cards. They can be contact card readers, where the smart card is inserted for the chip to be read on contact.

Input device on a card terminal that translates the information stored on the magnetic stripe on the back of a card.

A hardware device that facilitates the reading and transmission of payment information stored in the magnetic stripe on a credit, debit or stored-value card. Also known as a "Magnetic Stripe [..]