AT10K Document Reader

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AT10K Document Reader

by Thales

Product Overview

Thales Document Reader AT10K allows users to inspect, authenticate, and capture data from electronic travel and identity documents quickly and reliably.

Part of Thales's document reader solutions, the reader is designed for use in the most demanding scenarios, such as border management, banking, hospitality, and travel, where speed is just as important as accuracy and reliability.

With its small size and stylish looks, the Document Reader AT10K meets all your document reading requirements.​

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Features

  • Anti-glare technology for improved document readability
  • Mobile-compatible design with hoodless operation
  • Energy Star certified for eco-friendly, low-power consumption
  • USB power option for flexible installation
  • Comprehensive software features with full SDK support
  • Supports Thales Document Reader SDK for seamless integration
  • Flexible software interface with multiple illumination and image processing options
  • Advanced contactless IC reading for ePassports, eDLs, and iDLs with multiple authentication protocols
  • Full SDK support with DLLs, code examples, and compatibility with Visual C++, Java, and .NET

Benefits

  • Ergonomic design with LED landing lights for intuitive user guidance
  • Optional removable hood and document spine hold-down clip for flexible operation
  • Reduced power consumption—28% less than previous models
  • Future-proof with firmware and SDK updates aligned with digital ID standards
  • Convenient "Tap-and-Go" feature for seamless digital ID verification

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Technical Specifications

AT10K AT10K OEM
Illumination
  • Near IR 890: 880nm, +/-5%
  • White visible: 400-700nm - Ultraviolet (UVA): 365nm
  • (Optional) Co-axial (retroreflective white) (400-700nm)
Resolution
  • High-Resolution - 550 DPI, 10 Megapixel sensor
Formats
  • BMP, PNG or JPEG format
Additional Features
  • Auto-trigger of document capture
  • Anti-glare technology
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) reading
  • ICAO compliant documents in near infrared (IR) per ICAO 9303 specification
  • One Line Driving Licenses in near infrared (IR) per ISO18013 part 2 specification
Barcode Reading
  • 1D barcodes (AAMVA, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-8, EAN-13, etc.)
  • 2D barcodes used on documents (PDF 417, QR Code, DataMatrix, and Aztec formats)
Contactless RFID/NFC
  • ISO 14443 (13.56MHz) Type A and B using a PC/SC interface
  • ePassport support for ICAO 9303 LDS 1.7 & 1.8 and PIV using included SDK
Dimensions
  • 18.7 × 16.0 × 6.5 cm (10.3 with hood)
  • 17.1 × 14.5 × 6.5 cm / 6.7 × 5.7 × 2.6 in
Weight
  • 1.1 kg
Power Supply
  • USB or via optional universal input external power supply
Operating Conditions
  • Operating: -10° to 50° C (14° - 131° F)
  • Storage: -20° to 50° C (-4° - 131° F)
  • Humidity: 20 to 95% (RH, non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
  • IP54 rating for dust ingress protection in the optical chamber
Certifications
  • FCC Part 15 Class A
  • CE
  • RED
  • WEEE
  • REACH & RoHS

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AT10K can scan passports, ePassports, national IDs, driver's licenses, visas, and barcode-based documents for identity verification.

The AT10K is a complete, standalone document reader with an integrated casing, ready for deployment in various environments. The AT10K OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version is designed for integration into third-party kiosks, self-service terminals, or other custom hardware solutions, offering the same high-performance scanning capabilities in a modular format.

Yes, the AT10K supports reading RFID chips embedded in ePassports and other ICAO-compliant documents.

The AT10K is widely used in border control, banking, government agencies, airports, hotels, and other industries requiring fast and secure ID verification.

Yes, the AT10K utilizes multiple authentication methods, including ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR), and RFID data verification, to detect counterfeit or tampered documents.

The AT10K is designed for high-speed scanning, processing documents in just a few seconds to enhance workflow efficiency.

The AT10K comes with dedicated software and SDKs that allow seamless integration into existing security and identity management systems.

Thales, Thales logos and product and/or service names are trademarks of Thales Group or its affiliates.