OCR310 Miniature OCR Reader Module
The OCR310 is an optical character recognition (OCR) swipe reader module designed for OEM manufacturers to integrate into portable hand-held devices and ultra-mobile PC add-on modules.
Combining ultra-compact size and low-power consumption, the OCR310 is designed to be integrated into hand-held devices for applications such as queue-busting at airport check-in desks and for the police in portable identification verification devices.
An OCR decoder is integrated within the device. Using Access’ proven design, the Access advanced recognition engine provides highly accurate and very fast document reading.
The OCR reader module captures code lines from machine readable travel documents including machine readable passports (MRP), visas (MRV) and OCRB encoded cards such as the US Resident Alien card and European national ID cards. In addition, APACS debit and credit documents can be read (APACS standards 3.1 and 3.2, respectively), together with E13B, OCRB and mixed E13B and OCRB fonts.
The device is robust: click here to read its environmental test report.
Applications
Portable devices requiring low-power OCR reading such as:
- Police identification checking
- Queue busting at airport check-in
- Security checks at airport boarding gates
- AQQ and APIS generation
Features
- Miniature package with low power consumption and sleep mode
Rapid and accurate decoding using Access’ established OCR decoding technology
- Bidirectional OCR read
- Reads machine readable passports, visas and travel cards conforming to ICAO Document 9303
- Reads APACS debit and credit documents, E13B and OCRB fonts
- RS232 or USB interfaces
- Developer's kit available
- Small size 36 x 23 x 18.5 mm
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
Click here to download the OCR310 datasheet