**2.2 Technology of entering the VIN in the information system**

This is a way to technically enter the VIN into a computer application and its database. Historically, the methods of entry and the possibilities of its execution have changed, depending on the evolution of technology, computer technology, and peripherals [21]. There are the following three basic options for entering VINs into records dealing with motor vehicles:


The entry technology is considered to be a direct, objective factor affecting the quality of VINs in information systems. The VIN is always entered into computer applications using a certain technology, which can include a simple manual copy from the document submitted with the vehicle [22].

<sup>1</sup> RT – Reading Technology

### **Figure 4.**

*Various technological principles for reading the VIN from a vehicle or documents and then entering it into an information system that processes vehicle data. Source: Roman Rak.*
