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The Most Precise On-The-Go ID Checks: Regula Introduces the Totally New ForensicScope Regula 4125

By: Regula via Business Wire

January 28, 2025 at 07:00 AM EST

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has launched the portable and autonomous ForensicScope Regula 4125. The new device enables ID verification in any place and environment: at border and inland checkpoints, at airports, in transport, etc. Although the Regula 4125 is only smartphone-sized, it is capable of performing a wide range of document checks typical for professional forensic equipment.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128187894/en/

Compact Yet Powerful: ForensicScope Regula 4125 – About the size of a smartphone, this portable device is an essential tool for professionals detecting counterfeit documents and banknotes. With three cameras and 15 light sources, it delivers precise, on-the-go examinations. (Photo: Regula)

The new Regula 4125 is particularly effective at detecting morphing in photos in identity documents. Face morphing is an insidious threat that often remains undetected due to its nature. Unlike traditional document counterfeiting, which involves tampering with laminate layers or erasing data (often leaving visible signs of manipulation), morphing involves applying a thin layer of altered imagery over the document’s surface. This preserves the integrity of most security features but introduces subtle irregularities, such as micro-relief differences, gloss variations, and luminescence anomalies.

To detect morphing, an expert needs specialized equipment. An experiment conducted by a group of scientists in Norway in 2022 proved that humans are rather unable to distinguish a morphed ID portrait with the naked eye. The Regula 4125 is equipped with a special 250х zoom camera installed at 45 degrees. This sharp angle illuminates the gloss left by the morphed photo printed over the original portrait.

Highlighted features of Regula 4125:

The device is super compact and can be brought to any checkpoint, inside or outside. Made of high-quality ABS plastic covering the aluminum frame, it is lightweight yet shockproof.
Regula 4125 is absolutely autonomous. It doesn't need external monitors, computers, an internet connection, or software updates. Powered by a built-in lithium-polymer battery, it supports up to 4 hours of continuous operation.
The device is equipped with three cameras: the main one, an infrared (IR) one for full-page visualization, and a special camera for detecting face morphing. Thanks to the 40х zoom in the main camera and 250х zoom in the camera for morphing detection, the device ensures very detailed examinations.
The Regula 4125 has 15 light sources, which allow experts to visualize phosphorescent inks, and check document security features and printing techniques at a deep level. As a result, all major types of counterfeits can be detected directly on the spot.

“There are no rivaled analogs for our ForensicScope Regula 4125 on the market today. It’s a fundamentally new device, which effectively combines the usability of portable tools and the wide functionality of advanced forensic equipment. This makes the Regula 4125 a critical asset for law enforcement and border control authorities in their fight against increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques,” says Alex Lewanowicz, Director of Hardware Engineering at Regula.

To learn more about the features and capabilities of the new ForensicScope Regula 4125, please visit the official webpage.

About Regula

Regula is a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions. With our 30+ years of experience in forensic research and the most comprehensive library of document templates in the world, we create breakthrough technologies for document and biometric verification. Our hardware and software solutions allow over 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities globally to provide top-notch client service without compromising safety, security, or speed. Regula has been repeatedly named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Verification.

Learn more at www.regulaforensics.com.