Glossary
Terminator
Devices with a SCSI interface can be
Third Party Interface
Used to install optional board provided by Fujitsu or interface board manufactured by a third party.
Threshold
A value used as a metric for judging a color as black or white. For scanning an image with gray gradation, this value must be defined. The threshold setting determines which pixels are converted to black and which will become white.
TÜV
"An institution that controls products for conformity with various standards of security, usability and environmental matters."
TWAIN (Technology Without Any Interesting Name)
A standard for API (Application Program Interface) or protocol for imaging devices (scanners, digital cameras, etc.) developed by TWAIN Working Group. In order to use devices that comply with this standard, it is necessary to install driver software based on the same standard.
U
Ultrasonic sensor
A type of sensor for detecting multi feeding by ultrasonic sound. Scanners detect multi feeding by recognizing differences in the amount of ultrasonic waves that penetrates the documents.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
An abbreviation for "Universal Serial Bus". A standard for interfaces used to connect devices such as key boards, scanners, etc. Up to 127 devices can be connected through this interface. USB devices can be plugged/unplugged without turning off their power. Data transfer rates are different between the "Low speed mode" (1.5Mbps) and "High speed mode" (Max.
12Mbps).
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