Using an ipad as a backup ID scanner

# ScrapRight Training Guide  
**Using FlipID for Fast Driver's License Scanning in the Mobile App**

This guide covers **FlipID**, a built-in feature in the ScrapRight / iScrapRight mobile app (available on iOS devices like iPads) for quick, accurate scanning of driver's licenses and state IDs. FlipID uses your device's camera to capture the front of the ID, flip to scan the barcode on the back, and auto-populate customer details — saving time, reducing manual entry errors, and ensuring compliance with state requirements (e.g., PA scrap metal laws).

**Key Benefits**  
- Instant population of: Name, DOB, address, license number, expiration, photo (where available).  
- Faster ticketing at the scale or payout window.  
- More affordable and reliable than dedicated hardware scanners.  
- Works contactless (scan through glass or at a distance if needed).  
- Fully integrated — new/existing customers appear immediately in ScrapRight.

**Prerequisites**  
- ScrapRight / iScrapRight mobile app installed on an iPad or compatible device.  
- Camera permissions enabled for the app.  
- Active ScrapRight subscription with mobile/iPad ticketing enabled (FlipID included in most plans with driver's license scanning).  
- Good lighting and steady hand for clear scans.

## Step-by-Step: Using FlipID to Create/Add a Customer

1. **Open the ScrapRight / iScrapRight App**  
   - Launch the app on your iPad (or mobile device).  
   - Log in with your ScrapRight credentials.

2. **Access FlipID**  
   - From the main menu or home screen, go to **Tools** (or **Setup** section).  
   - Tap **FlipID** (may appear as "Scan ID", "FlipID Scanner", or under Compliance/ID Tools).

3. **Scan the Front of the License**  
   - Hold the **front** of the customer's driver's license/ID in the on-screen frame/guide.  
   - Ensure good lighting (avoid glare/shadows).  
   - Tap the **camera button** (shutter icon) to capture the front photo.  
   - The app processes the image (may auto-detect or show preview).

4. **Flip and Scan the Back (Barcode)**  
   - Flip the ID over to show the **back** (barcode/MRZ area).  
   - Align it in the frame again.  
   - The app automatically detects/scans the barcode (no extra button needed in most cases).  
   - It reads encoded data (name, DOB, address, license #, state, expiration, etc.).

5. **Create or Match the Customer**  
   - After successful scan:  
     - App populates fields automatically.  
     - If new customer → tap **Create** (or "Save Customer") to add them to your ScrapRight database.  
     - If existing customer → app matches and updates/loads their record.  
   - Review/edit any fields if needed (e.g., add notes, vehicle info).

6. **Use the Customer in a Ticket**  
   - Exit FlipID → return to main app screen.  
   - Search for the customer (now appears in search results).  
   - Add to a new or existing ticket:  
     - Add materials/commodities.  
     - Capture photos of material/vehicle (if required).  
     - Weigh/enter details.  
     - Process compliance (signature, etc.).  
     - Payout the ticket (cash/check/ATM).  
   - All data from FlipID carries over for accurate, compliant records.

## Best Practices & Tips

- **Scan Quality**  
  - Hold steady; use both hands if possible.  
  - Clean ID surface (no smudges).  
  - Avoid reflections (angle away from light sources).  
  - Works through car windows/glass in many cases (contactless option).  
- **Common Issues & Fixes**  
  - Scan fails? Retake in better light; ensure barcode is visible/undamaged.  
  - No data populated? Some older/out-of-state IDs may not scan fully — fall back to manual entry.  
  - Customer not appearing? Refresh customer list or search by name/DOB.  
- **Compliance Note**  
  - FlipID helps meet PA (and 50-state) requirements for ID capture/photos.  
  - Always verify key details (e.g., age 18+, current ID) per your state laws.  
- **Mobile Workflow**  
  - Ideal for iPad at scale, non-ferrous window, or remote ticketing.  
  - Combine with Bluetooth fingerprinting/VIN scanning (if enabled in your plan).

**Testing Recommendation**  
- Practice with your own ID or a test license in the app.  
- Create 2–3 test customers to confirm auto-population and ticket flow.

FlipID streamlines ID handling — turning minutes of typing into seconds of scanning!

Next in series: iPad Ticketing Full Workflow, VIN Scanning, or Bluetooth Peripherals.

Questions? Contact ScrapRight support via Help Desk (Dashboard > Help Desk) or check learn.scrapright.com for FlipID articles.

Thanks for watching ScrapRight University — scan fast, ticket faster! See you next time.