April 23, 2008Technology - New Check Scanner from CTSNew checkreader ID imager from CTS. Dual check and ID card scanner color matching. Typical applications include retail kiosks for bill payment or check cashing, targeting unbanked users. CTS Debuts Enhanced Security Color Check/Card Scanner at KioskCom - Las Vegas, Nevada Advanced ID card validation through color matching reduces check processing risk… The SB50C is an open frame Microsoft Windows-based peripheral designed to be built into check presentment kiosks. The unit features double-sided reading and scanning of both checks and cards. It couples card and check Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and image scanning with ID card reader color matching capabilities to significantly improve ID card validation. Typical applications include retail kiosks for bill payment or check cashing, targeting unbanked users. “The SB50C builds on CTS’ considerable experience in self-service payment systems,” said Alex Trombetta, CTS North America CEO. “With this introduction we are offering a new level of convenience, security, and usability for kiosk builders, retailers and consumers. We have already seen a great deal of interest in the product.” The unit uses standard mounts and connects to other peripherals via a USB 2.0 interface. It features a reading speed of 420 mm/sec (16.5 in/sec) and supports DIB, JPEG and TIFF image formats. Full specifications are listed at http://www.ctsna.com. The SB50C dual function check/card scanner reader is available through authorized CTS North America resellers and systems integrators. CTS is a private industrial group consisting of four companies: CTS Electronics; CTS Cashpro; CTS Manufacturing and CTS North America. Founded in 1980, CTS is the leading manufacturer of cash and check solutions for tellers, back offices, self-service systems and retail point-of-sale counters. CTS has installed more than 1,000,000 banking peripherals and over 100,000 scanners at end user locations across five continents. CTS is uniquely positioned in the banking automation industry and is ready to support the worldwide growing demand for banking solutions. The extensive CTS catalog includes Document Processing Devices (Scanners, Readers, Encoders), Card Personalization Printers, OEM Modules and Dispensers, Cash Recycling, Coin Recycling and Processing Systems. For further information call 781-685-4999, email [email protected] or visit http://www.ctsna.com. ### All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. EDITORS – For further information contact: Alex Trombetta Sandy McLaughlin |