Most ID scanners are able to calculate the age of the ID holders, and display it on the LCD screen. The purpose of ID Scanners and Age Verifiers are important when making decisions on who to sell alcohol, tobacco products and who to allow entry to in adult only events and so on. This all becomes possible when the ID scanners/checkers get data from the magnetic strips in the various Identification documents. The identification documents are authenticated using a preprogrammed criterion. The ID scanners/checkers in this category are all portable, most of them powered by AAA batteries. The most sophisticated ones have power management software preloaded onto them, to ensure optimal usage of power.

The ID Checker is the least sophisticated of the three (and also the most affordable). It can be powered by AC when being used in the office, and through AAA batteries when used outside. It is capable of scanning ID documents for authenticity, and calculating ID holders’ age based on the information provided on the IDs magnetic strips.

The Portable ID Age Verifier Scanner is a much more sophisticated device, complete with Windows CE 6.0 software. It can connect to Wi-Fi networks, it is compatible with USB and it can communicate with Bluetooth enabled devices.

The ID Scanner Age Verifier is also quite sophisticated, and is mainly designed for use in retail environments. It can authenticate IDs and calculate the ID holders’ age.