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FBI Mobile ID FAP 20 standards
The FBI Mobile ID FAP 20 standards (Fingerprint Acquisition Profile 20) outline the specifications for compact, high-quality, single-fingerprint scanners utilized in mobile identification. Devices adhering to FAP 20 must feature a platen size of no less than, generating images at 500 DPI that are appropriate for the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI).
Key FAP 20 Standard Specifications:
- Image Size: Minimum capture area of
- Resolution: 500 DPI (Dots Per Inch).
- Image Quality: Compliant with FBI Appendix F (IQS) and FIPS 201 (PIV) for high-accuracy identification.
- Usage: Designed for capturing high-quality single-fingerprint images (rolled or flat) in mobile or desktop environments.
Common Features of FAP 20 Scanners:
- Compact Form Factor: Often utilized in portable, hand-held, or space-constrained,, environments
- Technology: Generally optical, often with Live Finger Detection (LFD) to prevent spoofing
- Imaging Standards: Supports WSQ (Wavelet Scalar Quantization) compression
FBI Mobile ID FAP 20 standards scanners are heavily used in law enforcement, border control, and secure access applications. Popular examples include the SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 and Suprema SFM Slim.