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SMART Access & Identity 2026 Access Control & Identity Management

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Xperix

Manufacturer/Brand name: Xperix

Device / Solution: RealScan Series

Description: Xperix (formerly Suprema ID) RealScan delivers internationally recognised, FBI-certified live fingerprint scanners compliant with AFIS and MOSIP standards. The RealScan range is ideally suited to high-quality enrolment for civil and government ID programmes, while also meeting the demands of high-end workforce management applications requiring speed and accuracy. The range supports single and 10-print flats, rolls, four-finger slaps and palm capture, producing 500 dpi greyscale images with advanced features such as halo and ghost image elimination, wet and dry finger support, automated image quality checks and WSQ compression. Designed for robust static and mobile operations.

Intended applications:

* National ID, immigration and border control, criminal applications (police), civil identification, workforce management, high-speed fingerprint capturing.

Primary use case:

* High-security (government/finance), civil and criminal ID projects.

Supported credential types:

* Biometric (fingerprint, palm/palm vein).

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support:

* No.

Biometric storage type:

* Implementation specific.

Communication protocol(s):

* SDK for custom development.

Data encryption:

* On server/cloud, in transit, implementation specific.

PACS integrations:

* Any custom development and integration supported.

Other third-party integrations:

* Civil & criminal government systems, various visitor & workforce management, as required.

On-device intelligence (AI) capabilities:

* Fingerprint liveness.

Cloud management:

* Any custom development.

Ingress protection (IP) rating:

* IP65.

Impact (IK) rating:

* Other.

Power requirements:

* 5V USB powered.

Local support and repairs available?

* Yes.

More information:

* Since 2009, Xperix has been at the forefront of biometric technology, enabling secure identity use for individuals, organisations and governments worldwide. With more than 40+ patents, deployments in over 133+ countries and a continually expanding live-scan portfolio, the RealScan range is well suited to high-speed, high-quality fingerprint enrolment projects.

Contact: Xperix distribution Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.xperix.com



Xperix

Manufacturer/Brand name: Xperix

Device / Solution: BioMini Series

Description: Xperix (formerly Suprema ID) BioMini series offers an internationally recognised range of FBI Mobile ID, PIV and FIPS-certified single-fingerprint scanners. The BioMini range is ideally suited to high-quality single-finger enrolment for civil and government ID programmes, while also supporting workforce management, access control, and other applications that require reliable biometric authentication. Featuring 500 ppi optical sensors with an IP65-rated scratch-resistant surface, the scanners support high-speed USB connectivity and live finger detection. Models including Slim3, Slim2, Slim2S and Combo2 operate in direct sunlight using MDR technology, with Combo2 additionally supporting contact and contactless card reading.

Intended applications:

* Workforce management, access control enrolment, civil and criminal identification, fingerprint enrolment, biometric identity systems, application user security and single sign-on (SSO).

Primary use case:

* Access control, high-security (government/finance), visitor management, time & Attendance, harsh Environments, civil and criminal ID projects.

Supported credential types:

* Biometric (fingerprint), BioMini Combo supports smart cards.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support:

* Yes.

Biometric storage type:

* Yes.

Communication protocol(s):

* SDK for custom development.

Data encryption:

* On device, on server/cloud, in transit, implementation specific.

Encryption type:

* Implementation specific.

PACS integrations:

* Suprema BioStar, any custom development and integration supported.

Other third-party integrations:

* Civil & criminal government systems, various visitor & workforce management.

On-device intelligence (AI) capabilities:

* Fingerprint liveness detection.

Cloud management:

* Any custom development.

Ingress protection (IP) rating:

* IP65.

Power requirements:

* 5V USB powered.

Local support and repairs available?

* Yes.

More information:

* Since 2009, Xperix has been at the forefront of biometric technology, enabling secure identity solutions for individuals, organisations and governments worldwide. With more than 40+ patents, deployments in over 133+ countries and a continually expanding portfolio, the BioMini series delivers high-quality fingerprint solutions designed for demanding African environments.

Contact: Xperix distribution Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.xperix.com





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