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Sherlock

Embedded fingerprint capture, under 55 grams.

FAP 45 (Two-print Mobile) FBI Appendix F-Certified PIV / FIPS 201

Sherlock is the FAP 45, FBI Appendix F-certified two-finger fingerprint scanner built to disappear inside other devices. At under 55 grams and roughly the size of a credit card, it captures certified two-finger flats and single-finger rolls with no membranes, no consumables, USB-powered, and on the same unified SDK as the rest of the IB line.

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Why Sherlock

Faster

  • Rapid dry finger capture
  • No need to clean latent prints in high-volume situations
  • Easy integration via single SDK for all Integrated Biometrics FBI-certified products

Better

  • Unaffected by extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or bright artificial lights
  • Compact, lightweight, and rugged at under 55 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 FBI 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.

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Where Sherlock Shows Up

Embedded & OEM Integration

Sherlock is the IB sensor most often built into someone else's device. It has shipped inside Northrop Grumman's BioSled, S.I.C. Biometric Solutions' SMARTcase, the Tascent MX compact enrollment unit, Corvus Integration's BPT800, and other multi-modal devices that need a certified fingerprint sensor in a tight envelope.

National Identity & Field Enrollment

Mobile enrollment and field verification programs at country scale. Vietnam's national ID program uses Sherlock for citizen identification in the field, part of an enrollment campaign that issued tens of millions of biometric IDs in under two years.

Law Enforcement & Mobile ID

Smartphone- and tablet-based identification platforms for police and security forces. Pairs cleanly with Android and iOS sleds, partner mobile cases, and ruggedized handhelds that run on commercial smartphones.

Multi-Modal Biometric Devices

DoD-compliant and AFIS-compliant collection kits that pair fingerprints with iris, face, or document capture. Sherlock provides the certified fingerprint side of the stack alongside iris cameras, smart card readers, and barcode scanners.

Specifications

OS Support & System Requirements

Windows
Desktop Editions 10, 11
Linux
Kernel 4.0 or newer. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or newer. Debian 10, 11, or newer.
Android
10, 11, 12 or newer
CPU
x86 / x64 2.0 GHz or higher; ARM 1.0 GHz or higher
Memory
512 MB or higher

Images & Capture

Sensor Type
LES (Light Emitting Sensor)
Camera
CMOS
Resolution
500 ppi
Grayscale
256 grayscale dynamic range
Image Size
800 x 750 pixels
Image Formats
RAW, JPEG2000, BMP, PNG, WSQ (FBI-approved)
FBI Certifications
FBI Appendix F, Mobile ID IQS FAP 45, PIV, GSA FIPS 201
Speed
Minimum frame rate > 10 fps
API Interface
Single-finger direct and rolled capture, multi-device / multi-thread support
Quality Scoring
NFIQ v1 supported on all OSes; NFIQ2 for Windows

Weight & Dimensions

Product Weight
< 55 g / 0.12 lbs
Platen Size
42 x 39 mm / 1.65 x 1.53 in
Sensing Area
40 x 38 mm / 1.6 x 1.5 in
Assembly
65.2 x 59.5 x 14.2 mm / 2.57 x 2.34 x 0.56 in

Power & Connectors

Interface
USB 2.0
Power Source
USB Host
USB Voltage
4.75 V to 5.25 V
Connectors
Available with 6-pin pogo or female Molex connector for integration into host devices

Conformance & Certifications

USB
USB-IF compatibility
FCC
FCC Part 15 Class B compliant
ESD
In compliance with IEC 61000-4-2
Equipment Safety
IEC 62368-1
Hazardous Material
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment 2015/863
Vibration Test
Per MIL-STD-810F (Method 514.5), Category 24, Fig. 514.5C-17

Temperature & Humidity

Operating
-10°C to +55°C / 14°F to 131°F
Humidity
20 to 95% RH < 40°C / 104°F (non-condensing)
Storage
-40°C to +80°C / -40°F to 176°F

Surface & Durability

Ingress Protection
IP65 (sealed bezel to scanning surface)
Surface Durability
MIL-C-675c 4.5010, MIL-STD-810F
MTBF
33 years, based on 200 full two-finger enrollments per day
Cleaning
See cleaning & sanitization guide

Compliance & Standards

  • 500 PPI fingerprint capture supporting rolls and flats
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • MOSIP Compliant
  • Meets TAA compliance for US customers
  • ISO 19794-2:2005/2011, ISO 19794-4:2005/2011
  • ANSI INCITS 378-2004, ANSI INCITS 381-2004

Warranty

Standard
12 months from date of delivery
Extended
Additional-year warranties available. Inquire with your salesperson.
Terms
View full warranty terms

Downloads

Sherlock Datasheet

FBI-certified single-finger scanner for mobile enrollment. Small enough to ride in a partner sled, accurate enough to anchor a national ID program.

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Sherlock Specifications

Sherlock technical specifications and certifications.

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Sherlock Certifications

Consolidated certifications package for Sherlock: FCC, CE, and related regulatory conformance.

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Sherlock Hardware Manual

Hardware reference manual for Sherlock: ports, indicators, mechanical envelope, and field installation guidance.

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Sherlock User Manual

Operator-facing manual for Sherlock: setup, daily use, and routine troubleshooting.

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See all Sherlock documents in the Document Library

Pairs With Sherlock

Other parts of the IB stack most teams deploy alongside Sherlock.

Software

IBScan Ultimate SDK

The unified SDK that drives every IB scanner. One toolkit across the line, so integrators do not learn a new API for every device.

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IB360

A software toolkit for integrators building biometric systems on top of IB hardware. Modular framework, simple APIs, and a faster path from prototype to production.

Learn about IB360 Hardware

Mannix

When a Sherlock-based field kit needs to add palm capture, Mannix is the FAP 60 palm and ten-print scanner that runs off the same SDK and the same USB power profile.

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