Los Angeles, CA (May 18, 2004) -Card Scanning Solutions is proud to present its newest feature added to its revolutionary IdScan product line-the ability to automatically detect and read Texas handgun license cards, bringing an added dimension to its service to the firearm dealer industry.

The IdScan Driver's License Card Scanner is the only card scanner on the market that recognizes various and newest versions of licenses from all 50 states as well as selected international identification cards. When combined with SwipeScan, the magnetic strip reader, the IdScan can cross-reference all technologies present on the card (information on the card front, magnetic strip and 2D barcode) to determine if the card is a fake.

Using IdScan's state-of-the-art OCR (Optical Character Recognition), within seconds of having a card inserted into the scanner, the reader will collect all data from the card front and place them in appropriate database text fields for easy storage and customized data management, while also providing separate picture files of the cardholder's photo and signature!

With more stringent laws requiring official identification and background checks of potential firearms purchasers, IdScan's simple process of collecting and databasing customer information and verifying identification allows dealers and retailers to run accurate background checks and keep precise records while protecting themselves from liability.