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Biometric capture modes: fingerprint, palm, face, iris, voice and signature
22"
Touchscreen displays: large screens support guided record creation
50+
NEC has developed fingerprint identification technology since 1971
Overview
SmartScan
NEC SmartScan CABINET is an integrated biometric capture solution designed to modernise and simplify enrolment and record-creation workflows.
Its intuitive Microsoft Windows-based interface guides operators through the capture process, while large touchscreens, hands-free foot pedals and an ergonomically designed, height-adjustable cabinet help make operation easier and more efficient.
SmartScan can support multiple biometric capture modes and compatible peripherals, with NEC and NIST-standard image-quality checks helping maintain the quality of captured biometric records.
One integrated biometric capture experience.
Why NEC?
NEC has decades of experience developing biometric identification technologies for public safety and identity environments.
Our expertise spans fingerprint, face and iris technologies, combining biometric innovation with the integration, security and operational knowledge required to support demanding agency environments.
Biometric expertise. Built for demanding environments.
Capabilities
Multimodal biometric capture
Support fingerprint, palm, face, iris, voice and signature capture within a single solution.
Guided operator workflow
Use an intuitive Windows-based interface to guide operators through record creation and help minimise errors.
Image-quality validation
Validate biometric captures using NEC and NIST-standard image-quality checks.
Managing lineups & witness sessions
Use photoboards of candidate images in witness sessions to help identify potential suspects.
Centralised administration
Enable system administrators to manage and support SmartScan locally or remotely.
Flexible integration
Support multiple peripherals, configurable hardware and compatible Rapid DNA workflows.
Benefits
Improve capture quality
Support high-quality biometric records with integrated image-quality validation.
- Validate biometric captures during the capture process
- Apply NEC and NIST-standard image-quality checks
- Support consistent quality across captured biometric records
- Help identify quality issues before record completion
Simplify operator workflows
Guide users through the capture process with an intuitive interface and familiar touchscreen controls.
- Guide operators through record creation step by step
- Use large touchscreen displays for an intuitive experience
- Support hands-free operation with foot pedals
- Accommodate operators with a height-adjustable cabinet
Increase operational efficiency
Help reduce capture errors, operator effort and unnecessary rework.
- Help minimise errors during record creation
- Reduce operator effort through guided workflows
- Bring multiple biometric capture modes into one solution
- Support efficient administration and ongoing system management
Adapt to operational needs
Support multiple biometric modalities, peripherals and configurable deployment options.
- Support six biometric capture modes
- Connect compatible capture peripherals
- Configure hardware for different operational requirements
- Support compatible Rapid DNA workflows
Insights
The Contractor Identity Challenge in Critical Infrastructure
Responsible Use of Biometrics in Digital Identity
Addressing Gaming Venue Challenges with Facial Recognition
NEC Face Recognition Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing
Use Cases
Multimodal Biometric Enrolment
Use Case
Capturing Complete Biometric Identity Records
Situation
Public safety and identity teams may need to collect several forms of biometric and biographic information as part of a single enrolment or record-creation process.
Challenge
Using separate tools or workflows for different biometric modalities can increase operator effort and create a fragmented capture experience.
Solution
SmartScan supports fingerprint, palm, face, iris, voice and signature capture within a single solution, providing operators with a common environment for multimodal record creation.
Outcome
More consistent biometric enrolment, streamlined operator workflows and greater flexibility in the biometric information that can be captured.
Guided Record Creation
Use Case
Simplifying Biometric Capture for Operators
Situation
Personnel may need to create biometric records accurately while working with sophisticated capture equipment and multiple process steps.
Challenge
Complex interfaces and manual processes can increase training requirements, operator effort and the potential for capture errors.
Solution
SmartScan's Windows-based interface guides operators through record creation, supported by large touchscreens and an ergonomic capture environment.
Outcome
Simpler operator workflows, reduced capture errors and a more consistent record-creation process.
Witness Lineups and Identification Sessions
Use Case
Managing Candidate Photoboards for Witness Review
Situation
Investigative teams may need to present candidate images to witnesses as part of an authorised identification process.
Challenge
Candidate imagery needs to be organised and presented in a structured way that supports the witness session and subsequent investigative workflow.
Solution
SmartScan supports photoboards of candidate images for use in witness sessions to assist with identifying potential suspects.
Outcome
More structured witness-session workflows, easier management of candidate imagery and better integration of identification activity within the broader biometric environment.
Biometric Quality Validation
Use Case
Supporting High-Quality Biometric Records
Situation
The usefulness of biometric records depends heavily on the quality of the information captured at enrolment.
Challenge
Poor-quality captures can reduce the usefulness of biometric information and may create additional review or recapture requirements.
Solution
SmartScan applies NEC and NIST-standard image-quality checks to biometric captures, helping operators assess quality during the capture workflow.
Outcome
Higher-quality biometric records, greater consistency in capture and reduced risk of avoidable quality issues progressing through the workflow.
Distributed System Management
Use Case
Managing Biometric Capture Across Operational Environments
Situation
Agencies may operate biometric capture systems across multiple locations or need specialist personnel to support capture environments remotely.
Challenge
Managing individual systems locally can increase administration effort and make support more difficult across distributed deployments.
Solution
SmartScan enables system administrators to manage and support the solution locally or remotely, while flexible integration supports compatible peripherals, configurable hardware and Rapid DNA workflows.
Outcome
More efficient administration, greater deployment flexibility and improved support for distributed biometric capture environments.
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