1.   A laser device scans the information, and a processor interprets the data as video and audio signals.

2.   A special laser device then scans the cell walls of any bacteria found in the sample to compare it with DNA patterns of known biological agents.

3.   Mounted on a mobile track, the device scans the interior of trucks by projecting radioactive rays through their sides.

4.   The device scans fingers plus the tops and sides of the hand with a video camera, then converts the data with compression algorithms.

5.   A special device will scan written text for transmission to Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, and overseas.