ID Barcodes

BACON's user search system is capable of scanning the barcodes on the back of many types of ID cards. We use Symbol DS6707 2D scanners, which connect to the registration terminal as a USB keyboard and simply type the barcode data into the search box. JavaScript on the client recognizes and intercepts the barcode input, extracts the relevant fields, and enters a search query in the box. Since only the relevant fields are extracted and everything else is discarded client-side we neatly side-step most of the privacy concerns inherent in scanning IDs.

We support several distinct types of ID cards, detailed below.

US & Canadian Driver's Licenses and ID Cards

Driver's Licenses and ID Cards issued in the United States and Canada are standardized by the The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). Among many other features, their Card Design Standard specifies the presence and format of the barcode on the back of all compliant cards.