

Handhelds and tablets
Rugged, multi-modal biometric handhelds and tablets
Rugged, multi-modal biometric handhelds and tablets
6·8·10″
Touchscreens
IP65
Sealed against dust and water
MIL-STD-810H
Shock and vibration tested

Handhelds and tablets
Rugged, multi-modal biometric handhelds and tablets
6·8·10″
Touchscreens
IP65
Sealed against dust and water
MIL-STD-810H
Shock and vibration tested
All-in-one handhelds and tablets
Registration
Verification
Authentication
Fingerprint scanner
FBI-certified scanners, from single-finger capture to 4-4-2 enrolment.
Photo camera
Real-time guidance evaluates lighting, contrast, positioning and sharpness to minimise retakes.
Dual iris scanner
An iris scanner with clip-on goggles that hold the right capture distance and shut out stray light, so both irises are captured together.
MRZ reader
Reads the machine-readable zone on passports and ID cards in seconds.
Card reader
Reads contact chip and contactless ID cards, so a card can be checked on the spot.
Document authentication
Infrared and ultraviolet light reveal a document's security features.
Barcode scanning
Reads barcodes quickly, even worn or badly printed ones, with on-screen guidance for the operator.








SECURE DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION
Three light sources. One verdict on authenticity.
Scan any passport or ID card and cross-reference it with a global database of IDs to ensure the document is authentic.

White

Ultra Violet

Infra-red

SECURE DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION
Three light sources. One verdict on authenticity.
Scan any passport or ID card and cross-reference it with a global database of IDs to ensure the document is authentic.

White

Ultra Violet

Infra-red

SECURE DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION
Three light sources. One verdict on authenticity.
Scan any passport or ID card and cross-reference it with a global database of IDs to ensure the document is authentic.

White

Ultra Violet

Infra-red
Durability
Rugged by design
IP65-rated and drop-tested from 1.2 m, these devices handle rain, dust and rough handling in the field.
IP65
Sealed against dust and water
1.2 m
Drop-tested durability
FBI-certified
Approved fingerprint scanners
MIL-STD-810H
Shock and vibration tested


Form factors
6, 8 and 10-inch touchscreens
Choose the screen size that fits the job, whether that is a one-handed handheld or a tablet for full enrolment.

Operating systems
Windows and Android
Choose Windows or Android to match the software and systems you already use.
Developer tooling
SDKs and APIs for seamless integration
Our SDKs give your team what it needs to build an application that fits your existing system. Or our engineers can build it for you.
Native Windows and Android libraries
Unified API across every modality
Sample apps and integration support


Configured for your identity programme
Also deployed for
Build your own
Configure your perfect hardware solution.

id_card
Card reader
fingerprint
Fingerprint scanner
camera
Photo camera
smartphone
6, 8 or 10-inch screen
center_focus_weak
Dual iris scanner
nfc
Identity NFC
flashlight_on
UV light
document_scanner
MRZ reader

id_card
Card reader
id_card
Card reader
fingerprint
Fingerprint scanner
fingerprint
Fingerprint scanner
camera
Photo camera
camera
Photo camera
smartphone
6, 8 or 10-inch screen
smartphone
6, 8 or 10-inch screen
center_focus_weak
Dual iris scanner
center_focus_weak
Dual iris scanner
nfc
Identity NFC
nfc
Identity NFC
flashlight_on
UV light
flashlight_on
UV light
document_scanner
MRZ reader
document_scanner
MRZ reader
See our R&D and production facilities
Contact us for the full product range and technical specifications.
Contact us for the full product range and technical specifications.
Contact us for the full product range and technical specifications.
Frequently asked questions
Is the device tested to military durability standards?
Yes. Laxton handhelds and tablets are tested to MIL-STD-810H, which covers shock, vibration, dust and extreme temperatures.
What are the devices used for?
Identity registration, MOSIP deployments, voter verification, public security, census collection, civil registry and private-sector eKYC.
Are the devices RoHS compliant?
Yes. All electronic components meet RoHS limits on hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium.
What screen sizes and operating systems are available?
Screens come in 6, 8 or 10-inch sizes, and the devices run Android or Windows.
Where are the devices made?
At Laxton’s production facilities in Porto (Portugal) and in China. Both work to Laxton’s quality management standards.
Do the devices work offline?
Yes. They work online or offline, and captured data is synchronised once connectivity returns.
Can the devices be configured for our programme?
Yes. You choose the capture components your programme needs, such as fingerprint, face and iris capture, or only a voter verification module where wider capture isn’t needed.
Which standards and certifications do the devices meet?
The fingerprint scanners are FBI-certified, and the devices are IP65-rated, tested to MIL-STD-810H and RoHS compliant. They read ICAO Doc 9303 travel documents and support MOSIP-compliant deployments.
Frequently asked questions
Is the device tested to military durability standards?
Yes. Laxton handhelds and tablets are tested to MIL-STD-810H, which covers shock, vibration, dust and extreme temperatures.
Where are the devices made?
At Laxton’s production facilities in Porto (Portugal) and in China. Both work to Laxton’s quality management standards.
What are the devices used for?
Identity registration, MOSIP deployments, voter verification, public security, census collection, civil registry and private-sector eKYC.
Do the devices work offline?
Yes. They work online or offline, and captured data is synchronised once connectivity returns.
Are the devices RoHS compliant?
Yes. All electronic components meet RoHS limits on hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium.
Can the devices be configured for our programme?
Yes. You choose the capture components your programme needs, such as fingerprint, face and iris capture, or only a voter verification module where wider capture isn’t needed.
What screen sizes and operating systems are available?
Screens come in 6, 8 or 10-inch sizes, and the devices run Android or Windows.
Which standards and certifications do the devices meet?
The fingerprint scanners are FBI-certified, and the devices are IP65-rated, tested to MIL-STD-810H and RoHS compliant. They read ICAO Doc 9303 travel documents and support MOSIP-compliant deployments.
Frequently asked questions
Is the device tested to military durability standards?
Yes. Laxton handhelds and tablets are tested to MIL-STD-810H, which covers shock, vibration, dust and extreme temperatures.
What are the devices used for?
Identity registration, MOSIP deployments, voter verification, public security, census collection, civil registry and private-sector eKYC.
Are the devices RoHS compliant?
Yes. All electronic components meet RoHS limits on hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium.
What screen sizes and operating systems are available?
Screens come in 6, 8 or 10-inch sizes, and the devices run Android or Windows.
Where are the devices made?
At Laxton’s production facilities in Porto (Portugal) and in China. Both work to Laxton’s quality management standards.
Do the devices work offline?
Yes. They work online or offline, and captured data is synchronised once connectivity returns.
Can the devices be configured for our programme?
Yes. You choose the capture components your programme needs, such as fingerprint, face and iris capture, or only a voter verification module where wider capture isn’t needed.
Which standards and certifications do the devices meet?
The fingerprint scanners are FBI-certified, and the devices are IP65-rated, tested to MIL-STD-810H and RoHS compliant. They read ICAO Doc 9303 travel documents and support MOSIP-compliant deployments.





