The short answer

RealPass-N is a multi-functional, full-page document reader. It supports ICAO Doc 9303-compliant travel documents, driver’s licenses with a 1-line MRZ, and 1D and 2D barcodes. It captures document images, extracts document data, and supports secure verification workflows.

It is designed for identity processing environments such as border control counters and e-Gates, and self-check-in kiosks at hotels, airport lounges, and casinos, where different document types need to be processed efficiently and consistently.

RealPass-N has been deployed across border control environments in countries including Mongolia and Brazil, supporting multiple document types, with RFID-based eDocument processing and security protocols demonstrated in both deployments.

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The problem we set out to solve

A document reader sits at the front of an identity processing workflow, whether at a border control counter or a self-check-in kiosk. Its performance can directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the overall solution.

In high-volume environments, processing speed has a direct impact on throughput. The longer it takes to capture and process a document, the longer each transaction takes. Across a large number of travelers or customers, even small delays can accumulate into queues and limit system capacity.

Accuracy is just as important. Document images and extracted data must be accurate so downstream systems can rely on them. Errors can lead to retries, manual intervention, or additional checks. If incorrect data is not detected early, it can also affect downstream processes and create operational risks.

For system integrators, the document reader needs to process different document types quickly and provide accurate, reliable data to the identity processing system.

RealPass-N is designed to meet these requirements in a single, full-page document reader.

What makes the RealPass-N different

1. Multiple document types, captured in a full-page scan

A person at a border checkpoint, a bank counter, or a hotel front desk can present an e-passport, a national ID card, a driver’s license, or a boarding pass barcode. The RealPass-N supports ICAO Doc 9303-compliant travel documents, ISO/IEC 18013-1 driver’s licenses with a 1-line MRZ, and 1D/2D barcodes through a single document reader, combining full-page optical capture with multiple illumination modes for different document processing requirements.

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2. One form factor, two models for different deployment environments

Document processing needs vary by deployment. Some applications need to access the chip in an e-passport or ID card for eDocument processing. Others only need to capture a document or read a barcode quickly and accurately. Boarding gates and self-check-in kiosks are examples of these different requirements.

The RPN-B and RPN-F share the same form factor. Integrators can choose the model based on the document processing needs of each deployment.

RPN-B vs. RPN-F: Capability Comparison

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3. Secure access to eDocuments

eDocuments require secure access to the chip before their stored data can be read. The RPN-F supports a range of security protocols for eDocument access, including BAC, BAP, AA, PACE, PACE-CAM, SAC, and EAC. It uses a dual-antenna RFID interface (ISO 14443 Type A/B, up to 848 Kbps) to access data stored on the chip. The read completes in under 3 seconds, fast enough to avoid adding a visible pause to the process.

It also supports PC/SC for integration with document processing systems. This enables both optical document data and chip data to be accessed through the same reader, simplifying that integration.

4. Multiple eDocument authentication methods

Accessing eDocument data is only part of the process. For workflows that require eDocument authentication, the RPN-F supports Passive Authentication and Active Authentication, as well as Chip Authentication and Terminal Authentication under EAC. PKI integration supports certificate-based authentication for applicable workflows.

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5. Built-in multi-light illumination

RealPass-N provides built-in white, infrared (IR), and ultraviolet (UV) illumination as standard features, eliminating the need for external lighting. Different illumination modes make document features visible that may not be detectable under normal light. This helps the reader capture clear and consistent document images and provides additional information for checking document security features and supporting authentication workflows.

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Who this is for

Border control counters and gates

Border control demands secure and efficient identity processing across a wide range of documents. Each needs to be captured and read efficiently, while the overall workflow may also require document verification. The RealPass-N handles that range in one full-page capture, reading the MRZ and other document data under white, infrared, and ultraviolet illumination.

For system integrators, matching the reader model to each deployment requirement provides flexibility. It can also help reduce total cost of ownership by selecting the appropriate specification for each deployment.

Hotel and airport lounge self-check-in kiosks

Self-check-in requires passenger or guest information to be captured accurately across a range of document types. Manually entering passport or ID information can take more time and increase the risk of data entry errors.

RealPass-N automatically captures and extracts data from ID cards, driver’s licenses, e-passports, and 1D/2D barcodes. By reducing the need for manual data entry, it helps streamline the check-in process.

Casino

At casino entrances, guests may present different types of identity documents, such as ID cards, driver’s licenses, or passports. RealPass-N automatically captures and extracts identity data required for age verification and blacklist checks.

By supporting multiple document types in a single reader, RealPass-N helps streamline identity checks and enables staff to process guests more efficiently.

Bank account opening counters

A new-account opening hinges on the ID check: the data has to reach the core banking system without manual retyping, and the document itself has to be verified before the account activates. The RealPass-N captures the ID card, driver’s license, or passport in one full-page scan and, where the document carries a chip, the RPN-F can access chip data and support authentication methods such as Passive and Active Authentication.

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Proven in the field

Mongolia border control

Handling that range of document types across 27 sites with one reader model is the practical test of a platform built for varied environments. The deployment demonstrates how a single document reader can support multiple document types across a distributed border control environment.

RealPass-N has been deployed across 27 border control locations in Mongolia, including airports, seaports, and railway ports. The project supports multiple document types, including ID cards, driver’s licenses, e-passports, mobile QR codes, and barcodes.

Handling that range of document types across 27 sites with one reader model is the practical test of a platform built for varied environments. The deployment demonstrates how a single document reader can support multiple document types across a distributed border control environment.

Brazil border control

In Brazil, Xperix worked with Akiyama Group to support migration control at Federal Police border posts across the country. The project required ICAO Doc 9303 support; BAC, PACE, and EAC; and Passive and Active Authentication. It also required ISO 14443 Type A/B compliance, automatic document detection, and white, infrared, and ultraviolet imaging.

RealPass-N was integrated into the broader border control solution alongside document authenticity verification and a database of document templates and security features.

Kangwon Land Casino

At Kangwon Land Casino, Korea’s only casino open to Korean citizens, RealPass-N reads ID cards, driver’s licenses, and mobile QR codes at self-check-in kiosks. It captures and extracts the identity data required for age verification, helping streamline the verification process.

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The bottom line

RealPass-N brings fast and accurate document processing together in a single full-page document reader. Its capture, white, IR, and UV illumination, and data extraction capabilities support efficient and reliable processing across different document types.

The RPN-B can be used at boarding gates to read 1D/2D barcodes on boarding passes, while the RPN-F is suited to border control counters, kiosks, and other applications that require RFID-based eDocument processing. This gives system integrators the flexibility to select the model that best fits each deployment environment and its document processing requirements.

RealPass-N covers a wide range of document processing needs across border control, banking, self-check-in, and other identity processing applications.

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Want to see the RealPass-N in action? Talk to our team, explore our border control and travel solution, or visit the product page for full specifications and documentation.

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