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The 3M
TM
RTE6701-OEM Passport Reader Module
2.1
Overview
The 3M
TM
RTE6701-OEM Passport Reader Module is a compact, integrated unit designed to capture data from
a variety of travel documents using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology.
See Figure 1.
Figure 1 – RTE6701-OEM Passport Reader Module
The module consists of an optical decode PCB (known as the VC27U) and an optical read head (or camera).
Included with the module are the cables to connect the read head to the PCB. In addition a mechanical guide
assembly may be included which mounts the camera and provides for insertion and swiping of the travel
document.
All ICAO format machine readable travel documents, including passports, visas and identity cards are
supported. It is also possible to request airline ticket reading and the reading of banker’s cheques or other
specialist documents.
Documents are passed through the guide in a single hand-swipe motion and the derived ASCII data transmitted
to the host system via a virtual COMM port USB interface. Other outputs include a parallel port. Documents
can be passed across the read head in either direction making the device suitable for both left and right handed
operation.
The quality of the read operation can be indicated to the user by general purpose LED and buzzer outputs.
The PCB has a number of jumpers that can be used to configure the operation of the module.
