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Access uses Cartes to unveil ultra compact ePassport and eID readers for high speed data capture

Access IS, a global market leader for 2D barcode scanning technology in the airport sector, announces the launch of ultra compact optical character recognition (OCR) readers with exceptionally fast and accurate reading performance. . (November 2012)

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Access launches LSR116 scanner desgined to read mobile phone and tablet 2D barcodes and QR codes

Access IS has launched the LSR116 for the kiosk market, with its exceptionally fast and accurate reading of 2D barcodes from smartphones and tablets, as well as printed paper. (September 2012)

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Access to demonstrate its latest NFC-enabled boarding gate reader at FTE, Vancouver

Access IS will be showing its latest near field communication at the Westin Bayshore hotel, Vancouver, 5th-7th September . (September 2012)

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Access IS 2012 Railway Industry Innovation Award Winner

Access has scooped the 2012 Railway Industry Innovation Award for a mobile phone kiosk ticketing solution designed in collaboration with Masabi and Atos. Chiltern Railway’s mTicketing application allows commuters to securely purchase and display rail tickets on mobile phone handsets. (August 2012)

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Access IS appoints Technical Director as part of company expansion

Access IS has appointed Nigel Bonsor as Technical Director as part of continuing expansion plans at the data capture technology company. Nigel has over 35 years experience in the Aerospace and Defence sectors. (June 2012)

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Access' BGR135 face-up boarding gate reader upgraded to simplify operation

Access IS has upgraded its 2D boarding gate reader (BGR) range, with the BGR135. The BGR135 is the base unit for a revised set of devices. It adds an industry-standard RJ45 port for connecting a receipt printer and a convenient power switch to allow the unit to shut down when not in use. (June 2012)

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Hong Kong Airport introduces Access' automated 2D boarding pass readers

Automated passenger document-scanning technology is now in place at Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) courtesy of UK-based data capture specialists Access Is. The firm's LSR110 system employs barcode readers to scan both traditional passes and electronic versions displayed on cell phones. (May 2012)

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Compact OCR reader from Access IS makes light work of passport data capture

The OCR312 is a low power, compact and lightweight optical character reader (OCR) for passports, identity cards and other OCR-B encoded cards. It connects via USB and its low power consumption and ability to revert to sleep mode enable it to operate efficiently with battery powered devices. (May 2012)

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Access to launch a compact OCR swipe reader at Security Document World 2012

Access IS will launch the OCR312, a low power, compact and lightweight optical character reader (OCR) for passports, identity cards and other OCR-B encoded cards (May 2012)

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Access IS becomes an IATA Strategic Partner to support NFC initiative

Access IS has become an IATA (International Air Transport Association) Strategic Partner in order to participate with the development of a standard to assist the airline industry accelerate the adoption of Near Field Communications (NFC) technology for secure, efficient passenger processing. (May 2012)

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Access to demo next-gen boarding gate reader with NFC and face-up 2D barcode recognition and unveil new concept kiosk device for self-service applications at Passenger Terminal Expo 2012

Access IS will demonstrate its BGR135C boarding gate reader at PTE 2012. The device reads NFC phone tags as well as contactless smart cards. Also on show will be a new combined mobile phone barcode reader and NFC kiosk module. (April 2012)

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Qantas implement Access IS RFID enabled boarding pass readers to simplify travel for Qantas frequent flyers

Access IS announces that Australian airline Qantas has completed the roll out of an innovative data input technology from Access IS across its domestic network as part of a new boarding programme for loyal customers. (April 2012)

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TTT Moneycorp selects Access keyboards with integral passport readers to speed financial transaction processing

Access IS has installed customised keyboards with integral passport readers at TTT Moneycorp outlets across the UK. The compact programmable AKC110 keyboards include a card reader and passport reader and the keyboard saves desk space and simplifies transaction processing, improving service for TTT Moneycorp’s customers. (February 2012)

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Cartes 2011 - Access to demonstrate combined contactless NFC and 2D barcode boarding gate reader

The new BGR135C is capable of reading contactless media such as NFC enabled mobile phones and contactless frequent flyer cards, and 2D barcodes offering increased convenience to passengers and airlines alike. (November 2011)

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Specialist CBC reader helps to catch fraudulent utility bills for CDD

The new LSR120 helps to catch fraudulent documents presented as proof of address at banks and financial institutions. It reads CBC barcodes to verify against the printed address for customer due diligence (CDD). (March 2011)

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Combined contactless NFC and 2D barcode reader simplifies passenger boarding

The new BGR125 is capable of reading contactless media such as NFC enabled mobile phones and contactless frequent flyer cards, and 2D barcodes offering increased convenience to passengers and airlines alike. (February 2011)

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Access’ snap-on readers for hand-held computers enable mobile check-in

A new family of snap-on accessories enables agents to relieve check-in queues using hand-held mobile computers. The devices read the MRZ on passports and ID cards, and optionally magnetic swipe cards allow credit card payment and reading of loyalty cards. (September 2010)

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Access expands during the tough economic climate

Access has expanded into adjacent facilities at its headquarters in Reading and has further developed its engineering team. (August 2010)

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Access IS featured in the Sunday Times as 30th fastest UK exporter

Access IS were listed 30th in a Sunday Times league table of the 100 fastest growing private UK-based exporters. (July 2010)

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Access wins Commonwealth Games keyboards and boarding gate readers race

Access was the winner in the race to equip the world's third largest airport terminal, Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with passenger processing equipment in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in October. (June 2010)

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Keyboard with passport reader for car rental, hotel and bureau de change

A rugged programmable keyboard with built in optical character reader for reading passports, visas and ID cards for identity verification. An optional magnetic stripe reader (MSR) adds the ability to read credit cards and loyalty cards. (April 2010)

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Access BGR featured in Singapore Airlines article 'Skip check-in'

Straights Times recently ran an article on Singapore Airlines' initiative to enable passengers to skip the check-in desk at the airport. Singapore Airlines makes use of ARINC's VeriFax® system, incorporating Access' market leading boarding gate reader. (March 2010)

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Stuttgart Airport selects Access after independent tests

Access has won an order valued at over €500,000 for check-in desk and boarding gate equipment as part of a major refurbishment programme following an extensive CUTE evaluation. (January 2010)

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Access IS collaborates with Masabi for mass-transit mobile e-tickets

Masabi, the developer of mobile ticket purchase software for mass-market phones, has successfully collaborated with Access IS to produce optimised mobile barcode scanners for use in high volume, mass-transit situations. (January 2010)

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Snap-on accessory adds OCR and MSR to Intermec hand-held computers

Access IS announces an optical character reader (OCR) and magnetic stripe reader (MSR) snap-on accessory module that adds new capabilities to the Intermec CN3 and CN4 hand-held computers. The OCR310-CN3 reads passports, ID cards and other documents. (December 2009)

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Access partners with Mobilize for telecom operator e-coupons and mobile vouchers

Access IS has partnered with CRM software firm, Mobilize Systems, to create an easy-to-implement e-coupon system for fast, effective sales promotion over mobile phones for telecom operators and retailers. (December 2009)

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