Mobile fingerprint scanner and docking station

摘要

A system (10) including a mobile fingerprint scanner (12) and one or more docking stations (14) adapted to operatively receive the scanner. The scanner can be hand carried to various locations for obtaining fingerprint images and other information such as images from barcode scanning. The scanner is operated by a rechargeable battery and has the capacity of obtaining and storing a number of such images. The docking station includes a receptacle form for receiving the scanner whose stored images are downloaded via connection to a personal computer or the like, performs various diagnostic operations on the scanner before being withdrawn from the docking station for further use. The scanner can be used by law enforcement personnel at locations remote from the vehicle, and is carried by the security officer. The docking station is located at the location where the officer is to perform an inspection.