What is a Boarding Pass Scanner and How Is It Applied in Airports?

What is a Boarding Pass Scanner?

A boarding pass scanner is a specialized device used in airports to read and validate the information on passengers' boarding passes. These barcode scanners use a combination of optical and digital scanning technologies to quickly decode data from paper and mobile boarding passes. They help guarantee strong security and efficiency in the boarding process, crucial for aviation safety.

Why Do Airports Need Boarding Pass Scanners?

1. Enhancing Aviation Safety

By verifying the authenticity of boarding passes, these barcode scanners help prevent unauthorized boarding, ensuring that only legitimate passengers can board. This is vital for maintaining aviation safety and ensuring safe travel for passengers.

2. Improving Boarding Efficiency

Boarding pass scanners contribute to streamlining the boarding process, reducing long queues and wait times, thus enhancing passenger satisfaction.

Applications of Boarding Pass Scanners

1. At the Airport Gate

At the airport gate, fixed barcode scanners are typically installed at convenient locations, connected to computers via data cables.

When passengers board, they simply need to bring their boarding pass close to the scanner, and a beep sound confirms the scanning. Airport staff then verifies the ticket information on their computers.

The HPRT P200 fixed scanner, equipped with a wide-angle, omni-directional scanning window and integrated with infrared and light dual sensors. It also features automatic sensing capabilities. This airport boarding pass scanner react swiftly and initiate quickly, ensuring precise and accurate recognition of barcodes.

The HPRT P200 features bright white LED illumination and an intelligent lighting algorithm. It effortlessly identifies a wide range of boarding passes, from paper tickets to mobile boarding passes displayed on smartphones and tablets. This robust scanning performance remains consistent even in challenging lighting conditions.

2. At the Aircraft Door

Additionally, at the aircraft door, ground staff may use handheld PDA devices to re-verify the information on passengers' boarding passes, ensuring foolproof security.

The HPRT M2 handheld PDA streamlines the boarding process with its intuitive full-touchscreen design and a high-performance 2D imaging scanner. It efficiently decodes a variety of barcodes, including those on paper, QR codes, PDF417, and mobile boarding passes, facilitating smooth and seamless verification.

This lightweight and portable Android handheld PDA keeps ground staff agile. After a quick scan, passenger information is displayed clearly on the screen, expediting verification. 

The M2 mobile boarding pass scanner boasts a long-lasting battery with ultra-low power consumption, supporting fast 3-hour charging and up to 15 days of operation - ideal for handling high-traffic environments.

HPRT is committed to providing the aviation industry with robust barcode scanning solutions to enhance efficiency and safety. Our diverse product portfolio includes fixed and handheld scanners, and PDA terminals, catering to the varied barcode scanning needs across all airport sectors. Contact us today to explore how HPRT can elevate your operations!