Mentalix's Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit is designed for system integrators and programmers who provide electronic fingerprint identification systems to customers in the law enforcement industry. Additionally, this Toolkit addresses the image acquisition needs of civilian, security and social service applications that require scanning solutions compliant with the FBI's IAFIS Image Quality Specifications.  The flexible, yet easy-to-use library of functions includes the cornerstone image acquisition functionality for development of 10-print card and latent print scanning solutions.  The Toolkit also features IAFIS-certified support for certain devices; the number of IAFIS-compliant scanner/platform combinations will be updated and expanded regularly as additional products achieve FBI certification.

Our Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit is optimized for high quality, superior performance and smooth integration.  We offer a variety of scanner/platform combinations to suit different requirements.  For example, the IAFIS-certified module for the Epson Perfection 4990 scanner on Windows® offers a low cost, high speed solution, while the Epson Expression 10000XL supports ADF and duplex scanning. Contact Mentalix for per-license royalties required for use of Mentalix's Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit runtime module(s).

Certified "drop in" solutions save time

Mentalix relieves the burden of the IAFIS certification process for you by offering pre-certified software solutions for off-the-shelf scanning hardware.  Unlike other vendors, Mentalix does not lock you into purchasing proprietary hardware systems.  Because we offer software-only IAFIS-compliant solutions, you can select from a variety of supported off-the-shelf scanning devices -- resulting in greater hardware choice and availability.  The Toolkit interface is not dependent on specific platforms and scanning devices, which means that Mentalix can quickly adapt the application for certification testing on additional operating systems and scanner models.  As a result, we can provide "drop-in" software updates as new scan devices become available.  This makes it easier for systems integrators to take advantage of the latest technology developments -- without being forced to replace entire systems.

The Toolkit provides developer access to Mentalix's growing list of Appendix F 500/1000 ppi IAFIS-certified fingerprint scanning runtime library modules -- certified by the FBI as having been tested and found to be in compliance with the FBI's IAFIS Image Quality Specifications (IQS).  While the IAFIS standard for scanning 10-print cards is 500 ppi, latent prints require high-resolution scans at 1000 ppi.

Toolkit modules for both the 500 ppi and 1000 ppi levels are available.  Mentalix was the FIRST vendor to develop certified solutions for latent print scanning, and we offer MORE compliant products than any other company on the FBI's provider list.

Supports custom requirements & multiple platform/scanner choices

With the Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit, systems integrators can set up an interface to scan standard 10-print fingerprint cards or user-defined latent print scans.  A fingerprint definition template feature supports non-U.S. cards or custom applications.

The Toolkit's shared object library has a 'C' interface that can be used to carry out IAFIS-compliant scanning functions.  This allows you to easily integrate a consistent fingerprint scanning interface within larger turnkey systems -- including UNIX® and Windows systems, as well as multi-platform environments.  In addition, since Mentalix's software supports a variety of off-the-shelf scanner models, you have the freedom to choose the platforms AND the scanners that best suit your needs.