Fingerprint Products

Mentalix provides multiple solutions for fingerprint scanning and processing. Our end-user solution, Fed Submit, works "out of the box" for companies and agencies that need to scan ten-print cards and/or take live scan ("inkless") fingerprints and submit NIST files to outside agencies for identification or background checks.

We also provide several tools for developers and systems integrators who create custom turnkey systems for law enforcement and civilian security applications. Mentalix offers more FBI-certified fingerprint solutions than any other company in the biometrics industry.

For examples of how our fingerprint products are used, see the UMB Bank, n.a. customer testimonial about Fed Submit and the Aton International, Inc. customer testimonial about how a systems integrator has utilized the Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit.

Fingerprint Card Scanning Systems:

Fed Submit allows you to scan fingerprint cards; take live scan fingerprints; enter associated biographical data; submit the resulting ANSI/NIST file to an outside agency for identification; and process responses from the destination agency.

Fed Submit
Includes FBI-certified scanning and FBI-certified WSQ compression, as well as ANSI/NIST format compatibility. Customization to support additional record types and requirements is available. Ideal for background checks and criminal arrest record submissions.

A Fed Submit Overview Guided Tour is now available.

Products For Developers & Systems Integrators:

Mentalix offers a variety of API products for systems integrators and developers who want to add fingerprint scanning and processing capabilities to existing law enforcement systems. All of our solutions are software-only products. Our Toolkits work stand-alone; they all work together as well, which means that you can easily combine various Toolkits to obtain the functionality you need. For more information on Mentalix's fingerprint products, contact a Mentalix sales representative.

All Mentalix Toolkits are designed to make it as easy as possible for integrators to create a custom interface. API libraries, subroutines and samples are included. Mentalix takes care of the FBI certification process and is committed to keeping the software current with operating system versions and new scanning and printing devices.

Which API products do you need? Select a single Toolkit or combine multiple products to match your functionality requirements:

Fingerprint Scan API Toolkit
Primary fingerprint product for ten-print card and latent print scanning. Works with specified off-the-shelf scanning devices. FBI IAFIS-certified libraries available.
Fast WSQ API Toolkit
WSQ compression/decompression of fingerprint images. Efficient storage method with minimal loss in image quality, based on the FBI's preferred WSQ format. FBI-certified libraries available.
CardPrint API Toolkit
FBI-certified, ten-print card printing. Works with off-the-shelf printers, including black-and-white as well as color printers. Produces printed cards that the FBI accepts for IAFIS comparisons. Integrates with Mentalix's other API Toolkits and with proprietary biometrics systems.
Fingerprint Utility API Toolkit
Fingerprint image processing and manipulation functions, such as advanced cropping and automated correction of card placement error. Asynchronous scanning works in the background, freeing up your computer for other tasks. Reads and writes NIST files.
Pixel!SCAN API Toolkit
Scanning interface for non-fingerprint color images, such as mug shots.
Fingerprint API Bundle
For Windows users, we now offer the Fingerprint API Bundle, which supports all non-ADF scanners and includes the API Toolkits listed above at a fraction of the regular price. A subscription also entitles you to upgrades any time a new scanner is FBI-certified, which alleviates the hassles of scanner end-of-life cycles.