OCR310 Miniature OCR Reader Module for OEMs

OCR reader module for airport applications

With its compact footprint and optimised low-power usage, the OCR310 is an optical character recognition reader (OCR) module designed for integration in hand-held devices for applications such as queue-busting at airport check-in desks and for security where portable devices can be used to verify passenger identity through ID cards.

The OCR310 optical character recognition unit is designed specifically for OEM manufacturers to integrate into portable hand-held devices and ultra-mobile PC devices. A powerful optical character decoder is integrated within the device: the Access advanced recognition engine provides highly accurate and very fast document reading and is based on Access' well established technology.

The OCR reader module reads and passes code lines from machine readable travel documents including machine readable passports, visas and ID cards. In addition, debit and credit documents can be read, together with E13B, OCRB and mixed E13B and OCRB fonts.

The module is very robust: click here to read its environmental test report.

OCR in ultra-mobile PC module

Reading Capability

Reads machine readable passports (MRP)
Visas (MRV)
OCRB encoded cards such as the US Resident Alien card and European national ID cards
and travel cards conforming to ICAO Document 9303
Reads APACS debit and credit documents (APACS standards 3.1 and 3.2)
Mixed E13B and OCRB fonts

OCR310 in queue busting

Applications

Portable devices requiring low-power OCR reading such as:

Airport check-in queue-busting
Security checks at airport boarding gates
AQQ and APIS generation

Features

Ultra-compact package measuring only 36 x 23 x 18.5 mm
Low power consumption when in use and while on standby
Decoding engine based on Access’ proven OCR decoding technology
Bidirectional read
RS232 or USB interfaces

OCR Module Developer's Kit

A developer’s kit is available to assist in the integration of the OCR310 into OEM equipment. The kit comprises one OCR310 device, two development boards (one USB and one RS-232), all cables, utilities and documentation.

OCR Module Specifications

Read capabilities

Standard OCR fonts: OCR-B and E13B

Machine readable passports (MRP) : 2 lines of 44 characters

Machine readable visas (MRV) : 2 lines of 44 characters, 2 lines of 36 characters

Travel documents: 2 lines of 36 characters, 3 lines of 30 characters

Field of view object height: 19.6mm nominal
Depth of field: 1.5mm maximum from imager window

General

Overall dimension (excluding flanges): 36.3L x 22.7W x 18.5H mm

Weight: 16g

Interfaces

Host interface: Bidirectional, serial, USB HID or USB keyboard output

Connection

Connector: 12 way, 0.5mm pitch flat flexible ribbon (FFC): mating connector and cable available on request

Electrical specifications

Input voltage: 3VDC

Environmental

Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Approvals

Safety: UL 1950 /IEC950

RF/EMI: EN 55022 Class B, FCC Part 15, Subpart B, class A, BSMI EMC Class B

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