The Future of Biometrics Is Here

Introducing CFS flats—the world’s first FBI-certified 3D contactless fingerprint scanner.

CFS flats represents the pinnacle of fingerprint scanning technology – a high-quality 3D contactless fingerprint scanner that’s changing how we think about biometric identification.

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CFS flats uses structured blue light for 3D reconstruction. A known pattern is projected on and deformed by the surface structure of the finger. By imaging the deformed pattern with a camera, the 3D surface shape can be reconstructed via triangulation. An unwrapping algorithm transforms the 3D fingerprint scan to a 2D image, thereby providing important compatibility with today’s infrastructure of contact-based 2D fingerprint databases. Therefore, not only can CFS flats be used for verification, but also for enrolment in these 2D fingerprint databases.

The 3D contactless fingerprint scanner CFS flats does not just take a picture of the fingerprint, but instead takes a full 3D image of the fingerprint, creating a 3D point cloud of the surface of the fingers. CFS flats takes up to eight million data points per scan, 13 point-clouds per second, achieves a micron-scale depth resolution, and outputs data in the government standard fingerprint quality (e.g. 500ppi resolution).

CFS flats scanner successfully captures fingerprints in all conditions and functions optimally independent of ambient lighting, motion, skin color variation, and skin moisture levels. The CFS flats scanner simultaneously captures four flat fingerprints significantly faster than contact-based devices (where good contact with the scanning surface is required).

The State of Fingerprint Biometrics Today

Traditional contact-based fingerprint scanners have been the standard for decades, but they come with significant limitations that impact reliability, hygiene, and user-experience.

1. Inconsistent Image Quality
Contact-based scanners rely on direct skin contact with a flat surface. Variations in finger pressure, moisture, dirt, or skin conditions (like dryness, cuts, or wear) often lead to incomplete or low-quality images—compromising the accuracy of biometric identification.

2. Hygiene Concerns
In high-traffic environments, contact sensors become hotspots for germs and bacteria. Shared surfaces raise concerns in settings like airports, hospitals, and government offices, where hygiene and public health are critical.

3. Wear and Tear
Repeated physical contact leads to gradual wear of the sensor surface, reducing performance over time. Maintenance costs and the need for regular calibration increase the total cost of ownership.

4. User Friction
Users must align their fingers precisely, often leading to delays or failed attempts—especially among individuals with worn fingerprints, manual laborers, or the elderly. This affects both speed and satisfaction.