Xerox has announced 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.

Using a free mobile app, the device is able to communicate wirelessly to a PC, Android(R), Mac(R), iPhone(R), iPad(R), iPod(R) touch, or the Cloud.
 

The Xerox Mobile Scanner is a small  colour scanner that includes a 4 GB Eye-Fi SD memory card, carrying case, rechargeable battery and charger and has patented AutoLaunch technology senses the page and begins scanning.

"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 Wi-Fi reflects Xerox's drive to make life easier for the mobile worker."