Thales (Gemalto) AT10K-m Document Reader
Details
Advanced document authentication for physical and digital identity verification
The Thales Document Reader AT10K-m helps users inspect, authenticate, and capture data from electronic travel and identity documents quickly, reliably, and with the flexibility modern identity workflows demand.
Designed for enhanced security applications, the AT10K-m supports physical documents, electronic passports, mobile driver’s licenses, mobile documents, barcodes, and optional smartcard capabilities in one compact desktop reader.
With ergonomic guidance, anti-glare technology, hoodless operation, Energy Star certification, and advanced SDK support, the AT10K-m is built for organizations that need accurate identity verification without slowing down service.
Future-ready for mobile IDs and digital documents
The defining advantage of the AT10K-m is optional mDL and mDoc compatibility. That means it is designed not only for traditional physical IDs, passports, and travel documents, but also for the next generation of digital credentials.
As mobile driver’s licenses and mobile documents become more common, organizations need equipment that can adapt. The AT10K-m supports identity data transfer using QR code engagement with Bluetooth Low Energy, or NFC pairing, conforming to the ISO/IEC 18013-5 digital identity standard.
For buyers comparing the AT10K-m against the standard AT10K, this is the future-proofing argument. You are investing in a reader that can support today’s identity verification needs while giving your organization a path forward as digital ID adoption grows.
Physical IDs today. Mobile IDs tomorrow. One reader built for both.
- Optional mobile driver’s license support
- Optional mobile document compatibility
- QR code engagement with Bluetooth Low Energy data transfer
- NFC pairing for compatible digital identity documents
- Firmware and SDK updates aligned with evolving digital ID standards
- Tap-and-Go functionality for a faster end-user experience
Designed for faster, easier document capture
The AT10K-m uses LED landing light feedback to guide users through document placement and scanning, helping make identity capture more intuitive for trained staff and occasional users alike.
Its ergonomic design includes an optional user-removable hood and a document spine hold-down clip, giving users the flexibility to operate the reader in the way that best fits their workflow.
Guided placement. Flexible operation. Reliable document capture.
- LED landing lights provide visual user feedback
- Optional removable hood supports hoodless operation
- Document spine hold-down clip adds scanning flexibility
- Anti-glare technology helps improve image capture
Power-efficient and environmentally conscious
The AT10K-m is the world’s first document reader to achieve Energy Star certification and consumes 28% less power than previous generations.
For organizations deploying multiple readers across counters, desks, kiosks, or verification points, that improved efficiency can support both lower energy use and more responsible technology purchasing.
Advanced identity verification with a lighter power footprint.
- Energy Star certified document reader
- Consumes 28% less power than previous generations
Comprehensive document reading capabilities
The AT10K-m supports ICAO-compliant documents in near infrared per ICAO 9303, one-line driving licenses in near infrared per ISO 18013 Part 2, and multiple 1D and 2D barcode formats.
Barcode support includes PDF417, QR Code®, DataMatrix™, and Aztec formats, along with an AAMVA parser that decodes North American driver’s license barcodes.
- OCR reading for ICAO-compliant documents
- 1D barcode support including Code 128, Code 39, EAN-8, and EAN-13
- 2D barcode support including PDF417, QR Code®, DataMatrix™, and Aztec
- AAMVA parser for North American driver’s license barcodes
ePassport, RFID, and NFC support
The AT10K-m includes contactless RFID and NFC reading using ISO 14443 Type A and B through a PC/SC interface.
It supports ePassport reading for ICAO 9303 LDS 1.7 and 1.8, including PKI through the included SDK, along with iDL and eDL reading and access control for electronic driving licenses.
Advanced contactless reading for secure identity documents and electronic credentials.
- ISO 14443 Type A and B contactless reading
- ePassport support for ICAO 9303 LDS 1.7 and 1.8
- Supports standardized rates up to 848 Kbps
- PC/SC interface supports additional card types such as Mifare™
Powerful software and SDK features
The AT10K-m uses the same API interface as other Thales document readers using the Document Reader SDK, helping simplify integration for organizations already using Thales readers.
The host application can select illumination sources, image type, image compression, photo extraction, reflection or ambient light elimination, color enhancement, and which data groups to read.
- Full SDK with DLLs, code examples, utilities, and demos
- High-level API for quick development
- Low-level API for detailed reader control
- Supports Visual C++®, Java®, Visual Basic® .NET, and Visual C#®
Clear images and automated data entry
The AT10K-m captures images in BMP, PNG, or JPEG format and supports auto-triggered document capture to help reduce manual handling and speed up the scanning process.
VIZ data capture is available as an option, supporting data entry automation, accurate form filling, and reduced reliance on manual typing or photocopying.
Less manual typing. Better data accuracy. Faster form filling.
- Auto-triggered document capture
- Image formats include BMP, PNG, and JPEG
- Optional VIZ data capture
- Supports accurate form filling, including web pages
Designed for enhanced security applications
The AT10K-m is ideal for organizations that need reliable identity verification across customer-facing, visitor-facing, and regulated environments.
It supports age and ID verification, fraud prevention, registration, patient admissions, visitor management, transportation workflows, and more.
- Retail age and ID verification
- Financial services registration and fraud prevention
- Hotel, hospitality, and gaming identity workflows
- Healthcare admissions, insurance validation, and prescription pickup
Flexible deployment and maintenance
Firmware is upgradeable through the USB interface, and configuration and calibration are stored in non-volatile memory. Images are captured in volatile memory for immediate erasure upon power loss to support GDPR compliance.
- Upgradeable firmware through USB
- Non-volatile configuration and calibration
- Two-year warranty
Operating system compatibility
The AT10K-m supports modern workstation environments, including Windows® operating systems, Linux builds, and limited SDK functionality for macOS.
- Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, and Windows® 11, 32 or 64 bit
- Builds for Ubuntu and CentOS LTS, 32 and 64 bit
- macOS support with limited SDK functionality
- Requires one USB 3 port and 60 MB of hard drive space for software
Compact desktop form factor
The AT10K-m is compact enough for desktop identity verification stations while still offering advanced imaging, contactless reading, mobile compatibility, and optional smartcard functionality.
The reader measures 18.7 x 16.0 x 6.5 cm, or 10.3 cm high with the hood, and weighs approximately 1.1 kg.
Compact footprint. Advanced identity capture. Built for the next generation of ID verification.
TAA-compliant for government purchasing
The Thales Document Reader AT10K-m is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for many federal, government, and contract purchasing requirements where Trade Agreements Act compliance is required.
In practical terms, TAA compliance means a product is manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States or in a TAA-designated country. For buyers working through GSA Schedule contracts or other covered government procurement channels, this helps confirm that the product meets applicable country-of-origin requirements.
For government buyers, TAA compliance helps simplify procurement and reduce sourcing concerns.
Why TAA compliance matters
Many public-sector purchasing teams need equipment that aligns with federal acquisition rules. TAA-compliant products help agencies, contractors, schools, transportation authorities, and other regulated organizations buy with greater confidence.
- Supports federal and government procurement requirements
- Helps meet Trade Agreements Act sourcing standards
- Useful for GSA Schedule and contract-based purchasing
- Provides added confidence for regulated identity verification projects
Modern identity verification, made practical
The Thales Document Reader AT10K-m combines physical document authentication, optional mobile ID support, Energy Star efficiency, high-resolution imaging, contactless RFID/NFC reading, robust SDK tools, ergonomic operation, and TAA-compliant purchasing support in one advanced desktop reader built for secure identity verification.