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ISO/IEC 24741:2024

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Information technology — Biometrics — Overview and application

Information technology — Biometrics — Overview and application

This document describes the history and purpose of biometrics, the various biometric technologies in general use today (for example, fingerprint recognition, face recognition and iris recognition) and the architecture of the systems and the system processes that allow automated recognition using those technologies. It provides information on the application of biometrics in various business domains, such as border management, law enforcement and driver licencing. It also provides information on the societal and jurisdictional considerations that are typically taken into account in biometric systems. Additionally, this document provides guidance on the use of the International Standards that underpin the use of biometric recognition systems.

Technologies de l'information — Biométrie — Aperçu général et application

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Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Jun-2024
ICS
35.240.15 - Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics
Technical Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 - Biometrics
Drafting Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37/WG 4 - Technical Implementation of Biometric Systems
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
12-Jun-2024
Due Date
07-Feb-2024
Completion Date
12-Jun-2024
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Revises
ISO/IEC TR 24741:2018 - Information technology — Biometrics — Overview and application
Effective Date
23-Apr-2020

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International
Standard
ISO/IEC 24741
Third edition
Information technology —
2024-06
Biometrics — Overview and
application
Technologies de l'information — Biométrie — Aperçu général et
application
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms,definitions and abbreviated terms . 1
3.1 Terms and definitions .1
3.2 Abbreviated terms .1
4 Fundamentals of biometrics . . 2
4.1 Biometric characteristics .2
4.2 Biometric systems .3
5 History . 5
6 Overview of biometric technologies . 6
6.1 Finger and palm ridge recognition .6
6.1.1 Fingerprint imaging .6
6.1.2 Fingerprint comparison .7
6.1.3 Palm technologies .8
6.2 Face recognition .8
6.3 Iris recognition .9
6.4 Dynamic signature recognition . .9
6.5 Vascular recognition .10
6.6 Hand geometry recognition .10
6.7 Voice recognition .10
6.8 DNA recognition .11
6.9 Full body recognition.11
6.10 Gait recognition .11
6.11 Retina recognition .11
6.12 Keystroke recognition . 12
6.13 Scent and odour recognition . 12
6.14 Cardiogram recognition . 12
6.15 Multimodal biometrics . 12
7 General biometric system .12
7.1 Conceptual representation of general biometric system . 12
7.2 Conceptual components of a general biometric system . 13
7.2.1 Data capture . 13
7.2.2 Transmission . 13
7.2.3 Signal processing . 13
7.2.4 Data storage .14
7.2.5 Comparison .14
7.2.6 Decision .14
7.2.7 Administration . 15
7.2.8 Interface to external application . 15
7.3 Functions of general biometric system. 15
7.3.1 Enrolment . 15
7.3.2 Verification of a positive biometric claim .16
7.3.3 Identification .17
8 Example applications . 17
8.1 General .17
8.2 Physical access control .17
8.3 Logical access control . . .18
8.4 Time and attendance .18
8.5 Accountability .18
8.6 Electronic authorizations .18

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8.7 Government and citizen services .18
8.8 Border protection .19
8.8.1 ePassports and machine-readable travel documents .19
8.8.2 Automated border control (ABC) systems .19
8.8.3 Entry/exit systems .19
8.8.4 Visas .19
8.8.5 EURODAC . 20
8.9 Law enforcement . 20
8.10 Civil background checks . 20
8.11 Clustering . 20
9 Performance testing .20
9.1 General . 20
9.2 Types of technical tests . . .21
10 Biometric technical interfaces .22
10.1 Biometric data blocks (BDBs) and biometric information record (BIRs) . 22
10.2 Management of information on source of biometric data . 23
10.3 Service
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