Digital passes are helpful, but they don’t apply to everything. But, with some help from AI, Google Wallet can now turn virtually any document into a digital pass, according to 9to5google.com.
Rolling out now via the Google Wallet app, the “Everything else” option can convert any physical document, card, or whatever else into a digital pass. This functionality was announced in May and made an appearance a couple of weeks ago, but now appears to be rolling out to users. Or, at least to Pixel users. Notably, in the latest Wallet version, we’re only seeing this “Everything else” option appear on Google Pixel devices, but not on devices from Samsung.
Within the Google Wallet app, you can access this new function by tapping the “Add to Wallet” button and scrolling down to “Everything else.” From there, Wallet will open a camera viewfinder where it can automatically detect compatible information (like a barcode) and import it into the app. The picture is analyzed using AI to detect the document type. You’ll be asked to verify the information and also given the opportunity to edit it as needed. That’s good, as in my testing Wallet recognized my Sam’s Club card as a vehicle’s VIN number on a registration card.
Included types of documents (in the US) include: Business card, Car insurance, Driver’s license, Events & tickets, Health insurance, ID card, Library card, Loyalty card, Passport, Residence permit, Student ID, Tax ID card, Vehicle registration, Voter ID card.
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