Peripheral device for acquiring biometric and personal data particularly for preparing recognition documents

Peripheral device for acquiring biometric and personal data, which, in particular, acts as an interface device with a main computer for the preparation of recognition documents, comprising, in a single casing:

• a first video camera for the live photography of a person requesting the document;
• an external lighting unit adjacent to the first video camera;
• a guide and support frame fixed inside the casing;
• an entry slot formed in the casing, said entry slot leading to said guide and support frame;
• a second video camera, acting as a scanner, located inside the casing, for the acquisition of personal characteristics shown on a backing card, insertable into said entry slot, for video digitization, said guide and support frame positioned to support said backing card in visual communication with said second camera;
• an internal lighting unit adjacent to the second video camera, for illuminating the backing card;
• a video source switch for switching the signals from the first video camera and the second video camera;
• a power supply unit operated by a switch and connected to a distributor of power to the recognition device, and to the first and second video cameras;
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• a data connector for the connection to the main computer.