We are proud to introduce our premier passport scanner, a state-of-the-art, secure, and efficient travel technology. This cutting-edge device, designed for the modern voyager, breaks all boundaries in the user experience to provide you with a seamless and secure route through your travel formalities. Sleek in design and speedy beyond compare in the marketplace, it scans and processes your passport in less time than the blink of an eye, catapulting you into a realm of travel convenience previously unimaginable. Its AI-based recognition software simplifies the extraction of information, guaranteeing the complete integrity and accuracy of all your personal data. This isn’t a scanner; this is your passport to the world, designed for the few who value security, efficiency, and the art of travel. Let your next journey be a testament to innovation and experience the future of travel document processing today.

You can define a passport scanner as a device that identifies and gathers information from a passport or any other travel document. Manufacturers and models vary in the specifications of these scouring machines, but the following are some common features:

Features of our passport scanners

  1. Optical scanning
    Resolution: Normally, resolutions range from 300 to 600 dpi for perfect image capture.
    Scanning Area: It allows the scanning of common, standard ICAO-compliant passports and any other travel documents.
    Light sources: We use visible light, UV, and IR to detect the various security features.
    2. Document Compatibility
    Supported Documents: 
    Machine-Readable Passport 
    Visa Documents 
    ID Cards 
    Boarding Passes 
    Travel Permits 
    3. Support for the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ)
    MRZ scanning: ICAO 9303 The passport’s data page is compliant, and the MRZ is readable.
    OCR Technology: optical character recognition, which extracts information about the name, nationality, passport number, date of expiry, and many more. 
    4. Reading data from the RFID chip
    Contactless Chip Reading: Reads the embedded RFID chip in ePassport’s with biometric data, such as a facial image or fingerprints.
    ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and B: Compliant with NFC and RFID standards.
    5. Barcode Reading
    2D Barcode Reader: A scanner to help read both 1D and 2D barcodes, such as PDF417, QR Code, and Data Matrix for most boarding passes and visas.
    6. Processing images
    Full-Page Image Capture: For forensic analysis, we capture a full-page image of the entire passport data page in colour, UV, and IR modes.
    Auto Cropping and Document Detection: Automatically detects the document’s edges and crops the image.
    7. Connection and Integration
    Connectivity: USB 2.0/3.0, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi interfaces for communication with computers or servers.
    SDK/API Availability: Software Development Kits (SDKs) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are available for integration with custom software.
    Operating System Compatibility: Supported Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
    8. Dimensions and design
    Dimensions: Compact, hand-held, approximately 250 mm, 200 mm, and 100 mm
    Weight: At approximately 1-2 kg, the system is lightweight, making it easy to carry from one site to the next while working on mobile set-ups.
    Build: Rugged and designed for full day, demanding applications, ranging from airports and border controls to hotels and car rental offices.
    9. Security features
    Anti-Fraud Features: Check for tampering, fraud, or alter detection by reviewing document security features such as watermarks, holograms, and microprinting.
    Encryption: Secures the data transmission with encryption protocols, mostly SSL/TLS.
    10. Power Supply
    Power Source: Typically powered via USB or an external power adapter.
    Power Consumption: Power consumption is low, making it suitable for full-time operation in high-demand environments.
    11. Compliance and Certification
    ICAO Compliance: We comply with the international civil aviation regulations for passports and other travel documents.
    Certifications: They may be certified for use within the aviation, government, and other strong security applications.
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