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The benefits of using an image scanner to scan drivers licenses

Explore the benefits of using an image scanner instead of a barcode scanner to scan driver's licenses.

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March 8, 2024

Reading a driver's license with an image scanner can offer several advantages compared to using a barcode scanner, including:

Increased data capture: An image scanner captures not only the barcode data on a driver's license, but also additional information on the license itself, such as the photo, name, address, and date of birth. This additional data can be used for verification or authentication purposes, this is useful in industries such as banking, hospitality, or retail.
Improved accuracy: Image scanners read and capture the data on a driver's license more accurately than barcode scanners, reducing the risk of errors in data entry. This is especially important for industries where accuracy is critical, such as healthcare or government.
Greater flexibility: Image scanners read a wider range of driver's licenses, including those with damaged or unreadable barcodes. This makes them more flexible and reliable in situations where barcode scanners may not work effectively. In addition, some image scanners can also read QR codes displayed on a smartphone or tablet.
Enhanced security: Image scanners capture high-resolution images of the driver's license, allowing for more detailed analysis and verification of the document. This can help to prevent fraud or identity theft, particularly in industries such as finance or government.

Overall, using an image scanner to read a driver's license can provide increased data capture, improved accuracy, greater flexibility, enhanced security, and an improved customer experience, compared to using a barcode scanner.

Plustek offers a complete portfolio of image scanners/readers for driver's licenses, IDs, passports, and documents. We also offer a comprehensive SDK that includes device control, image processing, and data extraction. Customized hardware and software solutions are also available.

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