Personal Document Reader
ScanShell.net - a ready to use database application
Personal Documents Reader (also known as ScanShell.Net) is a powerful ready to use package of card scanners and Software, with an advanced built-in database, that scans a variety of personal documents such as driver licenses, ID cards, passports, business cards, health insurance cards and so on.
Personal Documents Reader allows to scan and store textual information and images from one or both sides of an ID card, as well as barcodes and magnetic information. It provides clear view of the scanned card image and the extracted textual information, arranged in the appropriate fields of a powerful and flexible database. The data and images can be sorted, retrieved according to various search criteria, printed in various formats, and easily exported to other applications such as email, FTP or the web. In addition, the database is packed with advanced features allowing to add notes and categories, automated rules, and more.
Setting up within minutes the unique image processing and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology together with the state-of-the-art man-machine interface allow to simply place an identification document of your occasional customer and promptly having all the textual information, as well as the document image, in the built-in database while saving the need for long manual typing process ,high rate of human errors and the unnecessary process of photocopying and archiving of documents.
Personal Document Reader is pre-set to automatically collect information from the following documents:
- Identification cards
- Driver licenses
- Passports
- Business cards
- European Health insurance cards
Personal Document Reader main features
Customizable database - an easy to setup powerful built-in database
Users manager -configure a list of authorized users with own permissions
Image storage - Store multiple cards/sides to a same visitor's record.
Data search -instant built-in search engine.
Text extraction -Extract and store all the textual information from the card directly to the relevant field of the database.
Rules manager -Advanced rules manager with pop-up warnings (i.e. underage, restricted etc.).
Document detection - Auto-detect ID card type and issuing country.
Smart scan - Scan starts automatically and doc. size detects by the scanner (in pass-through scanners only)
Compact scanners – a choice of Pass-through or Flatbed scanners, with high scanning resolution of 600dpi and USB connection.
Multi-printing – multiple printing options: visitors list, envelope's labels, Dymo stickers, and more.
Data export – export images and textual information to Email messages, document files, web address or FTP server.
Who needs Personal Document Reader
Personal Document Reader is the ideal data collection solution for every company who needs to keep customers or visitors information in its web based application . Among the users of this system there are companies from the following industries:
- Car Rental Companies
- Access and visitors control
- Car Dealers
- Hotel's check in desks
- Cruise and airlines check in desks
- Banks and cheque cashers
- Mortgage Brokers
- Bars & Clubs
- Casinos
- Point Of Sale applications
- Liquor Stores
- Casinos
- Lobby security
Personal Document Reader screenshots shows the functionality and easy of use.
The following spec. represents the minimum recommended spec. for smooth operation of Personal Document Reader system:
- MS Windows 2000, XP, Vista
- Pentium 2.0GHz or equivalent
- 256MB of DRAM
- 60MB free disk space (more for keeping scanned images)
- USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- SVGA monitor with true color and at least 1024x768 pixels
Use our Software is subject but not limited to the following terms:
- Any software that is made available for download or use from the website ("Software") is the copyrighted work of Card Scanning Solutions and/or third parties. For some Software, a separate license agreement specifically applicable to the download or use of that Software will be presented for acceptance prior to download or use, and the user will be unable to install or use such Software unless he or she first accepts the terms of the applicable license agreement.
- The Software is provided AS-IS and Card Scanning Solutions hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to the software, including all warranties and conditions of merchantability, whether express, implied or statutory, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
- Unless otherwise stated in the specific Software license agreement all software are made to be installed and to be used on a single PC and Card Scanning Solutions's provided Hardware is to be connected to the PC for the entire period of use.
- For some Software a trial version is available for a limited period and/or limited use according to specific Software license agreement.
Current users of ScanShell product line can now benefit of our Personal Document Reader Software by acquiring a license to use the application with any ScanShell/SnapShell hardware device. A trial version is available for downloading from the Download section of this website
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software license
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 800N (for Business Cards)ScanShell 800N is a color, 600dpi resolution portable A6 card scanner offering a combination of high performance with small footprint design. ScanShell 800N accommodates documents up to 1.5mm in thickness and is ideal for scanning of business cards. ScanShell 800N works with any standard USB 1.1/2.0 port without the need for external power adapter.
Personal Document Reader with ScanShell 800N is capable of collecting information from UK / US business cards only. To collect information from other document such as ID cards, Passports etc. see our range of other scanning device
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 800N compact scanner
- USB lead
- Leather case
- Cleaning sheet
- Calibration sheets
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 800 (Cards scanner)ScanShell 800 is a color, 600dpi resolution portable A6 card scanner offering a combination of high performance with small footprint design. ScanShell 800 accommodates documents up to 1.5mm in thickness and is ideal for scanning of business cards. ScanShell 800 works with standard USB 1.1/2.0 port without the need for external power adapter.
Personal Document Reader with ScanShell 800 is capable of collecting information from ID cards, Driver licenses, business cards, health insurance and other documents.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 800 compact scanner
- USB lead
- Leather case
- Cleaning sheet
- Calibration sheets
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 800DX (Duplex Cards Reader)ScanShell 800DX is a color, 600dpi resolution A6 DUPLEX portable scanner. Offering a small footprint design and high speed USB 2.0 performance. ScanShell 800DX is ideal for scanning driver’s licenses, medical insurance cards and other documents with important information on both sides. The ScanShell 800DX works with standard USB 2.0 port with no external power adapter.
ScanShell 800DX captures both sides of the document in a single scan.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 800DX compact scanner
- USB lead
- Leather case
- Cleaning sheet
- Calibration sheets
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 1000 (passports/cards scanner)ScanShell 1000 is a 24bit color, 600dpi resolution flatbed portable scanner. Offering a small and portable design with three operational buttons for easy and quick operation. ScanShell 1000 is ideal for scanning passports as well as ID cards, Driver's licenses, business cards and other documents. ScanShell 1000 is powered by a standard USB 1.1 port with no external power adapter.
ScanShell 1000 is a cost-effective scanner which is normally recommended for up to 100 scans per day. For a faster scanner designed for higher scanning volume see our ScanShell 4000
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 1000 flatbed scanner
- USB lead
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 3000D (Duplex cards/passports)ScanShell 3000D is a color, 600dpi resolution A4 DUPLEX portable scanner. Offering a small footprint design and high speed USB 2.0 performance. ScanShell 3000D is ideal for scanning driver’s licenses, medical insurance cards, as well as Passports and other documents with important information on both sides. The ScanShell 800DX works with standard USB 2.0 port with no external power adapter.
ScanShell 3000D captures both sides of the document in a single scan. Capable of reading Passports
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 3000D compact A4 scanner
- USB lead
- Leather case
- Cleaning sheet
- Calibration sheets
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
ScanShell 4000 (ultra-fast mini scanner)ScanShell 4000 (Fujitsu Fi60f) is an ultra fast, 600dpi resolution A6 compact flatbed scanner. Ideal for high volume of scans and top speed scanning of Passports, driver’s licenses, ID cards and other documents. ScanShell 4000 works with any standard USB 2.0 and an external power adapter.
ScanShell 4000 is recommended for large hotels and other organizations with high volume of scans.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- ScanShell 4000 scanner (Fujitsu Fi60-f)
- USB lead
- Power Supply Unit
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
SnapShell IDR (cards camera reader)SnapShell IDR is a revolutionary ID card capturing device based on a 3 Megapixel color camera unit, which enables quick and accurate data and image capturing from standard size plastic ID cards, Drivers licenses, health insurance cards and other small documents. SnapShell IDR has a unique design to provide small footprint and ease of use. The cards camera is powered via a single USB 2.0 port. SnapShell IDR includes an optical auto-detect sensor that detects when a card is being placed on the glass area and automatically capture an image within app. one second.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- SnapShell IDR Camera Reader
- USB lead
SSL Secured Server
Personal Document Reader Software with
SnapShell Passports (passports/cards camera)SnapShell Passports is an innovative Passports and ID cards capturing device based on a 5 Megapixel color camera unit, which enables quick and accurate data and image capturing from international passports and travel documents as well as from standard size plastic ID cards, Drivers licenses, health insurance cards and other small documents. SnapShell Passports has a unique design to ensure small footprint and ease of use. The camera unit is powered via a single USB 2.0 port without the need for external power supply unit. SnapShell Passports includes an optical auto-detect sensor that detects when a passport or a card is being placed on the glass area and automatically capture an image within app. one second.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- SnapShell Passports Camera Reader
- USB lead
Personal Document Reader Software with
MagShell 900 (Magnetic Strip Reader)MagShell 900 is a magnetic strip reader (MSR) conforms to ISO 7810, 7811, AAMVA, JIS and DMV formats, All ISO tracks supported. Communicate with a host computer or other terminal via a standard USB 1.1 interface without the need for external power supply. Magshell 900 reads 1, 2, or 3 tracks of magnetic information on bi-directional manual swipe operation.
Package Includes- Personal Document Reader Software License
- MagShell 900 Magnetic Strip Reader (MSR)
- USB lead
SSL Secured Server
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