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.

Fingerprint scanner
Signature pad
Photo camera
A4 document scanner
A hand holding a Laxton handheld with its document scanner module lit

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.

Passport data page under white light

White

Passport data page under ultraviolet light

Ultra Violet

Passport data page under infra-red light

Infra-red

A hand holding a Laxton handheld with its document scanner module lit

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.

Passport data page under white light

White

Passport data page under ultraviolet light

Ultra Violet

Passport data page under infra-red light

Infra-red

A hand holding a Laxton handheld with its document scanner module lit

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.

Passport data page under white light

White

Passport data page under ultraviolet light

Ultra Violet

Passport data page under infra-red light

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

A Laxton handheld in a harsh field environment
Laxton 6, 8 and 10-inch devices side by side
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.

Laxton devices running Windows and Android
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

Code on screen representing the Laxton device SDKs
Code on screen representing the Laxton device SDKs

Build your own

Configure your perfect hardware solution.

Laxton 8A rugged biometric handheld, half technical wireframe and half product render

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Card reader

fingerprint

Fingerprint scanner

camera

Photo camera

smartphone

6, 8 or 10-inch screen

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Dual iris scanner

nfc

Identity NFC

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UV light

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MRZ reader

Laxton 8A rugged biometric handheld, half technical wireframe and half product render

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

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Dual iris scanner

center_focus_weak

Dual iris scanner

nfc

Identity NFC

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Identity NFC

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UV light

flashlight_on

UV light

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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.