Question 1

Does is scan the new real id cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It scans all State IDs, Driver's Licenses, Real IDs, Military IDs and Canadian IDs + Health Cards.

Question 2

Can this scanner check for fakes? Or does it just scan ids?

Accepted Answer

Short Answer:  It will catch "some" fakes but not all fakes.  This is true of all ID Scanner which just read the barcode and/or magnetic stripe.   We have forensic scanners at tokenworks.com that will perform 40 - 60 forensic tests to catch all fakes.  If you have time, read on.

Long Answer:  The Primary purpose of an ID Scanner is to warn when an underage ID is scanned which turns out to be the number ONE cause for citations.  In a busy retail environment, a clerk/server is motivated to rapidly complete the sales process. In this environment, it is easy for a new or tired clerk/server skipping important steps or making calculation errors.

The Secondary purpose of an ID Scanner is to document the ID checking process by recording the ID data, ID status (OK, under21, etc.) with a date/time stamp provides an affirmative defense. Several states have affirmative defense legislation which helps defend an organization's liquor license.

Fake or Altered IDs
All ID Scanners which only read the barcode or magnetic stripe will help detect some fake or altered IDs. Just having one will cause some people to think twice about presenting such an ID.

The ID scanner will help detect if the printed date of birth or expiration date has been altered using ink (e.g. changing a 3 to an 8). In most instances, the ID scanner will read the unaltered date encoded on the data stripe and display an underage/expired warning. Another possibility is the encoded data stripe doesn't match the printed data on the front of the license (e.g. John Smith is printed on the front, but Mary Jones is encoded on the stripe). In this case, the ID scanner will NOT produce a warning but an operator who is cross-checking the displayed versus printed data should notice the discrepancy.

However, fake IDs are like counterfeit money in that if the person creating them has sufficient skill and resources, it is extremely difficult to detect without proper investigation resources. Merchants serving age sensitive products are expected to make a reasonable effort when checking IDs and using an ID scanner is a significant indicator of such effort. That is why many states have affirmative defense legislation for merchants who use an ID scanner.

If catching ALL fakes is the TOP priority, then visit TokenWorks.com and check our Forensic Scanners and perform 40 to 60 different tests on an ID to catch fakes.

Question 3

Do you make a camera to be added to the unit when the id is scanned

Accepted Answer

I do not know of any camera to be added to the unit. However, the unit is very effective in scanning identification cards from multiple US states. It even states if the person is underage or if the ID is expired.

Question 4

Does the scanner need to be plugged in at all times or can it be used without being plugged into the wall?

Accepted Answer

It needs external power at all times to operate ( 5 Volts DC, 3000mA).  It saves all data when powered off and is designed to be stationary.  See our IDvisor smart ID scanner for a portable handheld age verification product.

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