HID Patrol: certified fingerprint capture for identification

Biometric enrolment requires usable images from the moment of capture, without complicating operations in the field or at the counter. Developed by HID, the HID Patrol scanner meets this requirement with a ten-print solution capable of rapidly capturing both flat and rolled fingerprints. FBI Appendix F certified in the FAP 60 category, it is particularly suited to identity verification and background-check programmes. HID Patrol is currently available from stock at Biotime Biometrics.

Flat and rolled fingerprint capture that meets identification requirements

Image quality directly determines the reliability of an enrolment process. HID Patrol is designed to capture all ten fingerprints, either flat or rolled, with the resolution and image quality required for demanding identification applications.

Its FBI Appendix F certification in the FAP 60 category confirms its ability to produce images that meet the specifications used for fingerprint comparison. The scanner can therefore be integrated into civil enrolment, identity verification and background-check systems where consistent capture quality is essential.

Streamlining acquisition without compromising quality

Beyond certification, the effectiveness of a biometric scanner also depends on its day-to-day usability. HID Patrol features illuminated guidance to help operators position fingers correctly and follow the capture sequence. HID’s automatic capture technology records the image once the required quality level has been reached, helping to reduce unnecessary recaptures.

For particularly dry fingerprints, an optional silicone membrane can improve contact with the capture surface and enhance the contrast between fingerprint ridges and valleys. This approach helps produce usable images through a simple and repeatable acquisition process.

A scanner designed for integration into identity projects

HID Patrol is not a standalone system. It can be integrated into wider enrolment and verification solutions using the HID L Scan Essentials SDK included for developers. The scanner is also MOSIP compliant, making it suitable for use with this open-source platform designed for digital identity infrastructures.

This integration capability makes it suitable for both fixed workstations and selected portable biometric configurations, including HID kits designed for enrolment and verification operations in the field.

For organisations looking for a certified ten-print scanner capable of combining flat and rolled fingerprint capture with straightforward deployment, HID Patrol is a particularly suitable solution. Biotime Biometrics supports its integration and currently has HID Patrol units available from stock.