Buying guide: signature pads and ID scanners
These devices help you go paperless at the front desk and speed up customer onboarding.
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Signature pads: Wacom STU and Topaz pads capture handwritten signatures directly into your software. Monochrome models suit simple sign-offs; colour LCD models can show the document or terms being signed.
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Passport scanners: OCR scanners from HID, Thales and Suprema read the machine-readable zone (MRZ) of passports and ID cards in seconds and fill in customer details automatically.
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Full-page document readers: read passports, ID cards and visas and can check security features.
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Smart card readers: HID OMNIKEY and other compatible readers read chip-based ID cards, such as the UAE Emirates ID, for identity checks and digital signing.
Frequently asked questions
Who uses electronic signature pads?
Banks, exchange houses, hotels, clinics, car rental companies, telecom shops and government service centres use signature pads to capture signatures on forms and contracts without paper.
Can a passport scanner read the Emirates ID?
Many passport and ID scanners read ID cards as well as passports. To read the chip on the Emirates ID, use a compatible smart card reader. Ask us which device fits your application.
Will the signature pad work with my software?
Wacom and Topaz pads include drivers and plug-ins for common software and PDF signing, and SDKs are available for custom applications.
Do these devices need special software?
Passport scanners and signature pads come with drivers and SDKs. Most banking, hotel and CRM systems already support popular models.
Can you help with integration?
Yes, setup help is available and we can arrange demos. WhatsApp us or call +971 56 544 0892.
