Keyboard with card reader AKB500

with MSR readerwith OCRwith swipe option

The AKB500 keyboard integrates Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Magnetic Swipe Reader (MSR) functionality to deliver a solid, multi-function device with a compact footprint that quickly establishes customer identity. This magnetic swipe reader keyboard, part of HID's ID document reader portfolio, is ideal for airline passenger check-in and card reading, retail/point of sale (POS) terminals and security environments. One of the key features of the AKB500 is the placement of the read camera at the center of the read slot, allowing for bidirectional reading within the footprint of the device and saving valuable desk space. The ID document reader keyboard can be adapted to add a new host or to support non-standard cards, such as loyalty or frequent flyer and special dedicated formats. To ensure flexibility for the future, new firmware can be downloaded to the keyboard to add and modify features. Key Applications Travel and Transportation: Check-in counters, Boarding gate counters, Security desks Retail: Point of sale terminals, Security desks Hospitality: Reception counters Key Features Standard Layout: 104-key US Reliable: Cherry mechanical key switches rated at 50 million operations Robust: Rugged design with steel chassis Flexible: Virtual serial RS-232 or keyboard wedge modes and an auxiliary RS-232 port OCR Reader: Reads MRTD including passports and visas conforming to ICAO 9303 as well as ID, resident alien and green cards Magnetic Swipe Reader: Accepts ISO 1-, 2- and 3-track cards to ISO7811/2-5