Xerox announced the Xerox Mobile Scanner, the first battery-powered scanner that uses Wi-Fi to wirelessly transmit JPG images and multipage PDF files from the scanner to computers, mobile phones, pads and the cloud.

Though it's not the first mobile scanner as its press release claims, the Xerox Mobile Scanner is a nifty little battery-powered model that uses a 4GB Eye-Fi SD card to connect to Wi-Fi networks for uploading scanned images to mobile devices.

In a bit of a bizarre move, Xerox announced its Xerox Mobile Scanner as the first battery-operated, Wi-Fi-connected scanner. Except Xerox owns Visioneer, which announced the first battery-operated, Wi-Fi-connected scanner back in October. They both operate via a bundled Eye-Fi card for the wireless connection, but the hardware looks different. The Visioneer Mobility Air is also cheaper, US$199 to the Xerox's US$249. and it is available immediately through retail and online channel partners, major resellers, and Xerox and its agents and dealers.



The Xerox Mobile Scanner is a small (2 by 2.75 by 11.5 inches) color scanner that includes a 4GB Eye-Fi SD memory card, carrying case, rechargeable battery, and charger. The scanner is simple to use; you just press the power button, select a file format (PDF or JPG), and insert the document. The scanner’s patented AutoLaunch technology senses the page and begins scanning. According to Xerox, a full page takes less than 10 seconds to scan and you can scan 300 pages before needing to recharge the battery.

"The Mobile Scanner provides a quick, convenient way to scan and share documents when you’re on the go," said John Capurso, vice president of marketing at Visioneer, a Xerox licensing partner. "Untethering the scanner and adding WiFi reflects Xerox’s drive to make life easier for the mobile worker."

The maker of the world’s first wireless memory card, Eye-Fi, was a collaborative partner in the development of the Xerox Mobile Scanner. Eye-Fi’s patented and patent pending technology works with Wi-Fi networks to automatically send photos from a digital camera to Web-based, home, and retail destinations.

"The Xerox Mobile Scanner is the perfect capture device to work with our technology," said Ziv Gillat, vice president of business development at Eye-Fi, Inc. "We loved the idea and immediately knew that we were helping to design the future of mobile capture device."

If you are away from your networks, simply set up Direct Mode. Scan photos or documents wherever you are—then when you’re ready to transfer, just turn your scanner on and let Eye-Fi do the rest. The Eye-Fi card will create its own Wi-Fi network and transfer to the free iPhone/iPad or Android app. Then use your device’s data connection (Wi-Fi, 3G or Edge) to share your content on-the-go— there are 25 sites from which to choose. And if you prefer getting backed up and organized, you can automatically send those files to your computer at home.

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