OCR Document Reader measures 36.3 x 22.7 x 18.5 mm.

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Operating from 3 Vdc power supply, Model OCR130 is designed for OEM integration into portable devices via 12-way, 0.5 mm pitch FFC. With operating current of 130 mA which drops substantially when reader is in rest mode, it captures code lines from machine-readable travel documents including machine-readable passports, visas, and travel cards conforming to ICAO Document 9303. APACS debit and credit documents can also be read together with E13B OCRB and mixed E13B and OCRB fonts.



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Access Announces the World's Smallest Document Reader



Ultra-compact optical character recognition module designed for OEM integration into portable devices

Reading, UK, June 23, 2008 - Access IS, the data input technology company, has introduced the world's smallest optical character recognition module. Designed for OEM integration into portable devices in which low power consumption is critical, the OCR130 measures 36.3 x 22.7 x 18.5mm and operates from a 3VDC power supply. The operating current is 130mA and this drops substantially when the reader is in rest mode, extending the battery life of portable equipment. Applications include security checks at airport boarding gates, accelerating airport check-in and police identification checking.

The module captures code lines from machine-readable travel documents including machine-readable passports, visas and travel cards conforming to ICAO Document 9303. In addition, APACS debit and credit documents can be read together with E13B OCRB and mixed E13B and OCRB fonts. Access' proven OCR decoder technology ensures fast and accurate document reading.

The OCR130 connects to the portable device electronics via a 12-way, 0.5mm-pitch, flat
flexible ribbon cable (FFC). Mating cables and connectors are also available from Access. Communication with external systems is via RS232 or USB interfaces.

About Access IS
Access IS, an ISO9001 accredited company based in Reading (UK), designs, manufactures and distributes innovative equipment that enables fast and accurate input of information into electronic systems. Products include custom and standard computer keyboards, keypads, OCR and biometric passport readers, bar code readers, magnetic swipe card readers and smartcard readers. The company also provides text displays for point-of-sale terminals. Over three-quarters of the products sold are created to meet the requirements of a specific application and Access works closely with its customers to understand their challenges and to come up with reliable solutions that provide effective functionality at the lowest cost-of-ownership. All of them are designed to streamline information processing and save both time and cost. All meet the highest standards in electrical, mechanical and aesthetic design.

Customers of Access are found throughout the world. The company's main markets are retail point-of-sale, retail banking, airports (check-in systems and boarding gate readers), stock exchanges, rugged mobile computing and industrial equipment. Major customers include Harrods, the New York Stock Exchange, Barclays Bank, British Airways and Qantas. Access designs and manufactures in the UK. Hardware and software engineering is based here too, and the company has extensive experience in meeting international standards for equipment interfaces and operating systems. Access is a company committed to providing a responsive and professional service to its customers. It also prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and business ethics. The company values long-term relationships with customers and relishes the challenges of helping them manage the input and output of data from electronic systems in the most cost-effective way.

For further information and reader enquiries:
Roger Wylie,
Managing Director,
Access IS, 18 Suttons Business Park,
Reading, Berkshire
RG16 1AZ, UK
Tel: +44 118 966 3333
E-mail: roger.wylie@access-is.com

Web: www.access-is.com

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