Google Chrome is
a very popular browser and has been vouched for by internet users all over the
world. Gradually Google devised the Chrome OS which has been working on
becoming a versatile operating system. There are gadgets like Chromebox or
Chromebook which gives its users plenty of interesting conveniences. But
scanning was definitely not one of them. If you wanted to have any document
scanned go here, you had to take the help of other operating systems like Apple or
Windows which are well equipped with scanning functionality. Though many do not
consider scanning to be such a big deal – but when the need arises, having a
decent functioning scanning setup can make a lot of difference. The good news
for Chrome users is that, such a set up will now be possible on the Chrome reference.
Introducing a new technology
One cannot deny
that the prospect of being able to use scanner on Chrome can prove to be a
great boon. Besides, it will magnify the competitive value of Chrome in the
market too. Including this feature will need a new technology, and such
technology has already made an appearance. The name of the technology is
Lorgnette. It is believed that with the help of this particular piece of
technology, one will be able to successfully run a scanner on the Chrome. Along
with that, Google too will be working on the matter, and in making the
interface of the Chrome friendly enough to support such function. Chrome is a
cloud based operating system and has been high on functionality for a long
time. Only because of the document scanning support it was falling behind. Now,
with the news of this support being made possible, Chrome is set to reach
higher levels of efficacy among its users.
How will the scanning support work?
The document
scanning support on Chrome will work in a similar way, as it works on most of
the operating systems. As of now, there is the process of getting API proposal done going on. Once that is
done, you will be able to scan documents via the Chrome using Lorgnette
software. This software helps web applications to tap into the operating
systems. The technology will help the Chrome machine detect the scanners nearby
– both USB connected ones and LAN connected ones. Once the scanner is
detected, you can get one page scans from the Chrome. You will also have a
record of the images scanned. They will all be saved in the downloads folder –
so you can get access to them whenever you want. Overall, this set up will make
the process of scanning through Chrome a fast process, without having to depend
on other operating system machines for getting scans.
Usage made all encompassing
Chrome is a
browser based operating system and its users are well aware of its conveniences
and limitations. It is when the company consciously tries to overcome
limitations like document scanning support, it rebuilds the faith consumers
have in the brand. With this update, Chrome’s usability will increase
remarkably.
