ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006
(Main)Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear recording method — Part 6: Use of biometrics on an optical memory card
Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear recording method — Part 6: Use of biometrics on an optical memory card
ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006 is one of a series of standards describing the parameters for optical memory cards and the use of such cards for the storage and interchange of digital data. ISO/IEC 11694 recognizes the existence of different methods of recording and reading information on optical memory cards, the characteristics of which are specific to the recording method employed. ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006 is specific to optical memory cards using the linear recording method and standardizes a method for the use of biometrics on an optical memory card.
Cartes d'identification — Cartes à mémoire optique — Méthode d'enregistrement linéaire — Partie 6: Emploi de la biométrie sur une carte à mémoire optique
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 11694-6
First edition
2006-03-15
Identification cards — Optical memory
cards — Linear recording method —
Part 6:
Use of biometrics on an optical memory
card
Cartes d'identification — Cartes à mémoire optique — Méthode
d'enregistrement linéaire —
Partie 6: Emploi de la biométrie sur une carte à mémoire optique
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ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references. 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Interchange of biometric data items. 2
5 Biometric tag ranges . 2
6 CBEFF files that meet other standards . 3
7 Finding other relevant CBEFF files. 4
Bibliography . 6
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ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical committees
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technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee, ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the joint technical committee are circulated to national bodies for voting. Publication as
an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 11694-6 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 17, Cards and personal identification.
ISO/IEC 11694 consists of the following parts, under the general title Identification cards — Optical memory
cards — Linear recording method:
⎯ Part 1: Physical characteristics
⎯ Part 2: Dimensions and location of the accessible optical area
⎯ Part 3: Optical properties and characteristics
⎯ Part 4: Logical data structures
⎯ Part 5: Data format for information interchange for applications using ISO/IEC 11694-4, Annex B
⎯ Part 6: Use of biometrics on an optical memory card
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ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006(E)
Introduction
This part of ISO/IEC 11694 is one of a series of standards defining the parameters for optical memory cards
and the use of such cards for the storage and interchange of digital data.
This part of ISO/IEC 11694 is specific to optical memory cards using the linear recording method.
Characteristics which apply to other specific recording methods are found in separate standards documents.
This part of ISO/IEC 11694 describes the use of biometric data on an optical memory card. It uses the logical
structure defined in ISO/IEC 11694-5 to facilitate the interchange of biometric data written to optical memory
cards using the linear recording method.
All numbers in this document are written in decimal notation unless otherwise specified.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 11694-6:2006(E)
Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear
recording method —
Part 6:
Use of biometrics on an optical memory card
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 11694 specifies the use of biometric data on optical memory cards using the logical data
structure defined in ISO/IEC 11694-5.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 11694-4, Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear recording method — Part 4: Logical
data structures
ISO/IEC 11694-5, Identification cards — Optical memory cards — Linear recording method — Part 5: Data
format for information interchange for applications using ISO/IEC 11694-4, Annex B
ISO/IEC 19785-1, Information technology — Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework — Part 1:
Data element specification
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 11694-4, ISO/IEC 11694-5,
ISO/IEC 19785-1 and the following apply.
3.1
biometric data
set of bytes that describes the physical properties of one or more parts of a living body
EXAMPLE The encoded template which mathematically describes a person’s fingerprint. This template can be
compared against the fingerprint of the person who is presenting the card.
3.2
CBEFF file
biometric data file (a set of bytes) that conforms to ISO/IEC 19785-1
3.3
encoded biometric data
biometric data that has been interpreted and encoded
3.4
raw biometric data
biometric data obtained directly from a biometric device
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4 Interchange of biometric data items
ISO/IEC 11694-5 allows for the interchange of all types of data on optical cards by specifying both the
directory structure on the card and the method of identifying individual data items that are written to the card.
Using the data format described in ISO/IEC 11694-5, biometric data is accessed in much the same manner as
any other type of data on an optical memory card.
This being the case, this part of ISO/IEC 11694 specifies tags and structures which facilitate and which are
specific to accessing biometric data items on a card.
Typically, an application that reads a given card looks on that card for tags that correspond to data items that
the application knows how to use, based on the published tag document. ISO/IEC 11694-5 includes a set of
defined tag ranges that assist a reading application in accessing useful biometric data on the card in the
absence of the application’s knowledge of a particular tag.
EXAMPLE The reader requires from the card, images of one or more of the cardholder’s fingerprints. It queries the
card for any data with tags in the range from 7000 through 7999. Tags in this range correspond to data items containing
raw fingerprint images. If the card contains any such data, the reader can then read the corresponding data item from the
card and use it to verify the identity of the cardholder.
The reader can use a process similar to that in the above example to read and use any type of biometric
information that is associated with a tag which is not recognized by the reader.
5 Biometric tag ranges
If a card issuer wishes to write to their cards, biometric data items that do not conform exactly to any of the
standards listed in the next section, they shall request from the tag registration authority (as defined in
ISO/IEC 11694-5) a new tag. The tag registration authority shall issue a tag in one of the following ranges,
according to the type of biometric item:
Tag range Description of biometric items
2000 – 2999 Any encoded (not raw) biometric data that comprises information specifically about the
face or head of the subject. This specifically includes matching of face
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