DERMALOG unveils VF1

DERMALOG Identification Systems says it has invented the first combined scanner in the world, which scans both passports and fingerprints on the same scanning surface.The company says: "Until now two different scanners were required: one for passports and one for fingerprints. Now one scanner can capture both on the same surface. This innovation is an ideal solution for eGates, kiosks, border control and national registration."DERMALOG is showing the new combined scanner, called VF1, at the CARTES exhibition in Paris from 17-19 November.According to DERMALOG, the VF1 device captures passports or ID cards in colour with the highest resolution and quality. Infrared images and ultraviolet images of the documents are captured at the same time for evaluation of all the security features of the document. An additional RFID reader inside the device accesses the data from ePassports or eCards in parallel. It adds: "The DERMALOG VF1 is a top of the range full colour passport scanner, confirming to international standards, with the latest technology. Additionally a module for automatic detection of fake passports is available."In addition, the new VF1 captures one, two or four fingerprints with 500 dpi resolution and 256 grey levels on the same single scanner plate. The VF1 conforms to all international fingerprint standards for AFIS and biometric identification. It captures up to 4 fingerprints in one scan. This new type of device has also all the features and functions of a tenprint scanner and of a so-called 4-4-2 scanner. Ten plain fingerprints as well as rolled fingerprints can also be taken by the VF1. Additionally the new scanner has the most advanced technology for detection of fake fingerprints, in order to prevent any fraud or misuse.""The VF1 scanner is our latest innovation to enable modern eGates and kiosks to use only one single scanner for passports and fingerprints," says Gunther Mull, CEO, DERMALOG. "Its capability to also capture signatures, barcodes and flight tickets, as well as arrival/departure documents on the same scanning area makes the VF1 even more versatile."

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