Auto Sense Passport MRZ Reader
High-performance 1D/2D/QR programmable barcode scanner engine with UART/USB interface for authentication applications
Product Overview
Built for developers and integrators, the HW-1264N combines a high-speed 1MP global shutter camera (100fps) with a powerful 1GHz processor to support both traditional barcode reading and OCR-based MRZ extraction. It offers versatile control options and multiple trigger configurations for seamless deployment in fixed or handheld devices.
Core Capabilities
- Dual-Media Barcode Scanning - Reads 1D and 2D symbols from paper labels and digital screens with consistent accuracy
- OCR-A / OCR-B Font Support - Extracts MRZ characters from passports and ID cards at 9-20cm distance
- Laser Targeting Aid - Cross laser pattern simplifies alignment for users in both fixed and mobile setups
- Interactive Start/Stop Control - Commands can be sent to enable or disable scanning, enhancing UI/UX in smart devices
- Wide Mode Selection - Switch between auto-sense, continuous read, level trigger, and command trigger modes
- Tailored Customization - Hardware and software modifications supported for volume projects
Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
CMOS |
| Resolution |
1MP 1280*720 pixels |
| Decoding Capacity |
Supports paper and screen barcodes; OCR A/B optional |
| 2D Code Support |
QR, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Aztec, Hanxin code |
| 1D Code Support |
EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-6, ITF-14, ISBN, ISSN, MSI-Plessey, GS1 Databar, GS1 Composite Code, Code 11, Industrial 25, Standard 25, Plessey, Matrix 2 of 5 |
| Precision |
4mil |
| Light Source |
620nm Visible Red Diode, red LED for illumination |
| View Angle |
45°(H) * 40°(V) |
| Scan Angle |
Rotation 360°, tilt ±55°, skew ±55° |
| Min Contrast |
25% |
| Trigger Mode |
Manual, Continuous, Motion sensing, Host Mode |
| Typical DOF |
Code128 (5mil) 30-170mm, Code 39(4mil) 40-130mm, QR code(20mil) 30-210mm, PDF417(5mil) 30-120mm, MRZ code 120-220mm |
| Interface |
TTL232, USB (KBW/COM) by 12pin FFC flat cable (0.5mm pitch) |
| Working Voltage |
DC 3.3V ±10% |
| Current |
Max 190mA (working), ≤1mA (TTL standby) |
| Dimensions |
21.2(W) * 14(D) * 10.2(H) mm |
| Weight |
3.5g |
| Indication |
LED fill light (can trigger external buzzer and LED indicator) |
Use Case Highlights
- Self-Service Kiosks - Configured in auto-sense mode, activates upon document presentation for passport scanning at immigration gates or check-in terminals
- Embedded Terminals - In command mode, responds to screen touches or host signals for interactive displays and industrial HMI systems
- Batch Scanning Stations - Continuous mode with configurable duplicate delay prevents repeated data entry in logistics or document processing
- Handheld Scanners - Level or pulse trigger modes replicate traditional gun behavior for inventory and retail applications
