FormScanner™ is FBI-certified software for scanning and converting fingerprint cards into digital NIST records, supporting manual and high-volume automated workflows for law enforcement, border management, defense, and other secure identification applications.

Key Features

Scanning and Data Entry

• Manual, assisted data entry for single card processing (FormScannerSE™)
• Automated, batch processing for high volumes (FormScannerMB™)
• Support for off-the-shelf flatbed scanners and automatic document feeders

Image Processing and Quality

• Automatic identification, cropping, and quality analysis of fingerprint images
• Fingerprint image quality scoring and sequence checking
• Lossless JPEG 2000 and WSQ compression for different NIST record types

Workflow and Integration

• Template-driven workflow for any card or form type
• OCR-assisted card alignment and barcode reading
• Interface to external systems for record input/output
• Web service connectivity to BioSP

Reporting and Correction

• Real-time, graphical quality reporting and mid-batch low-quality alerts
• Manual rework for crop region adjustments and sequence error correction
• Batch status dashboard for multi-batch operations

Special Editions

• FormScannerSWFT™: Preconfigured for Secure Web Fingerprint Submission (SWFT) to support electronic fingerprint submission for defense and security clearances

Benefits

Accuracy and Compliance

• FBI certification ensures compliance with image quality standards and NIST record formats
• Automated quality checks reduce errors and ensure reliable data output

Efficiency

• Supports both manual and automated workflows for flexible deployment
• High-volume batch processing increases throughput for large organizations

Workflow Integration

• Integrates with external systems and web services for seamless data exchange
• Template-based approach allows for adaptation to various card and form types