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Use cases

One system, many use cases

From the employee ID card to the public transport pass: the same process, different formats, channels, and target systems. The use cases can be combined — one photo can be used for several purposes.

Combinable. One photo can be used for several use cases — for example, for the employee ID card, access control, and intranet profile. Cropping, zoom, and background are defined for each intended use.

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Companies Use case

Employee ID cards

Consistent photos for plant ID cards, access cards, and badges — even for rebadging in large waves.

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Companies Use case

Access control

Checked portraits for access control systems — incorrectly formatted images never even reach the card office.

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Companies Use case

Communication

One portrait for the intranet, Teams, and the org chart — without a photo appointment and without post-processing.

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Public authorities Use case

Driver's licenses

Photo capture, checking, and processing — integrated into the process for first-time and exchange applications.

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Public authorities Use case

Citizen portals

Photo capture, validation, and automatic processing integrated directly in the portal, in one fully digital process.

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Public authorities Use case

Visas and permits

Photo capture and automatic pre-check according to ICAO and country-specific requirements, integrated into the application process.

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Institutions & public transport Use case

Student ID cards

Absorb peak loads at the start of the semester — capture in the existing portal, export in print format.

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Institutions & public transport Use case

Public transport passes

Capture and check the pass photo during online purchase — only the handover remains at the counter.

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Institutions & public transport Use case

Event badges and membership cards

Attendee badges for congresses and events, membership cards for clubs and associations — from the upload link to printing.

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From the blog

Background on the use cases

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