Columbo
Single-finger capture in 25 grams.
Columbo is the FAP 30, FBI PIV-certified single-finger fingerprint scanner small enough to fit in a closed fist. At 25 grams, it captures certified single-finger flats and rolls for unattended verification, mobile authentication, and embedded identity workflows.
Why Columbo
Faster
- Rapid dry finger capture
- No need to clean latent prints in high-volume situations
- Easy integration via single SDK for all Integrated Biometrics certified products
Better
- Unaffected by extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or bright artificial lights
- The smallest and lightest scanner in the IB line at just 25 grams
- Rejects common spoofing attacks
- Emits no bright lights during scans
- Meets or exceeds US military durability specifications
Smarter
- One SDK for all IB scanners, compatible with IB software offerings
- Responsive support team that answers in hours, not weeks
- Twenty years of certifications and live field deployments
- Extremely low power consumption with no consumables to replace
Patented LES Technology
Integrated Biometrics' scanners use our patented light-emitting sensor (LES) technology to deliver fixed and mobile FBI certified fingerprint imaging in an exceptionally durable, lightweight scanner.
LES-based biometric solutions provide picture-perfect image quality in both direct and indirect sunlight and are resistant to finger contaminants such as grease, oil, water, dust, and chemicals.
Where Columbo Shows Up
Banking & Retail Verification
Customer authentication at the counter, credit and financial services verification, and retail point-of-service identity checks. IB's Uruguay partner CommandLine integrated Columbo into Redpagos retail locations, where it provides quick, accurate identity confirmation for in-store customer service.
Education & Public Sector
Government attendance verification, public-sector workforce identity, and program-integrity audits. The Pakistan Education Department uses Columbo with mobile identity kits to verify teachers in remote villages, part of a national effort to limit the 'ghost school' fraud that a UNICEF study tied to roughly five million children losing access to education.
Healthcare & Public Health
Patient identification for long-term care, HIV-exposed-infant follow-up programs, mother and caregiver continuity-of-care registries. Columbo's small form factor and low ridge distortion make it practical for clinical and field-health workflows where a desktop scanner is impractical.
Mobile ID & Law Enforcement
Embedded in mobile identity solutions for government and law-enforcement programs, including Motorola's Pronto Software and S.I.C. Biometric Solutions' SMARTcase platform, which generates compliant files for submission to Interpol, FBI, and other AFIS systems.
Specifications
OS Support & System Requirements
Images & Capture
Weight & Dimensions
Power & Connectors
Conformance & Certifications
Temperature & Humidity
Surface & Durability
Compliance & Standards
- MOSIP Compliant
- Meets TAA compliance for US customers
Warranty
Downloads
Columbo Datasheet
The most accurate solution for unattended verification. FAP 30 single-finger scanner with Appendix F-grade imaging.
Columbo DTE Datasheet
Columbo DTE variant for direct-to-encryption deployments.
Columbo Specifications
Columbo technical specifications and certifications.
Columbo Certifications
Consolidated certifications package for Columbo: FCC, CE, and related regulatory conformance.
Columbo FBI EBTS Appendix F Certification
FBI EBTS Appendix F certification letter for Columbo.
Columbo FBI PIV Certification
FBI PIV certification letter for Columbo.
Columbo Hardware Manual
Hardware reference manual for Columbo: ports, indicators, mechanical envelope, and field installation guidance.
Columbo User Manual
Operator-facing manual for Columbo: setup, daily use, and routine troubleshooting.
Columbo PAD Level 1 Confirmation Letter
ISO 30107-3 Presentation Attack Detection Level 1 confirmation letter for Columbo (firmware 2.0.0).
Size Matters
Why Columbo's FAP 30 sensor delivers greater accuracy than FAP 20 or FAP 10 alternatives.
Pairs With Columbo
Other parts of the IB stack most teams deploy alongside Columbo.
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Learn about IB360 AccessoryColumbo Grip Case
Protective rubber case for Columbo in field deployments. A Snap-On desktop enclosure is also available for stationary kiosk use.
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