ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025
(Main)Information technology - Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework - Part 3: Patron format specifications
Information technology - Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework - Part 3: Patron format specifications
This document specifies and publishes registered Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) patron formats defined by the CBEFF patron ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, and specifies their registered CBEFF patron format types (see ISO/IEC 19785-1) and resulting full ASN.1 OIDs. See Annex A for rules on how patron formats are defined using CBEFF data elements.
Technologies de l'information — Cadre de formats d'échange biométriques communs — Partie 3: Spécifications de format d'usager
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Jul-2025
- Technical Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 - Biometrics
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37/WG 2 - Biometric technical interfaces
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 14-Jul-2025
- Due Date
- 13-May-2025
- Completion Date
- 14-Jul-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Nov-2023
Overview
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 - part of the Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) - publishes the officially registered CBEFF patron formats and their associated patron format types and resulting full ASN.1 Object Identifiers (OIDs). This fourth-edition International Standard is maintained by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 and documents how patron formats are defined, registered and encoded for interoperable biometric data exchange. Annex A provides the rules for defining patron formats using CBEFF data elements.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Registered patron formats: The document lists and specifies multiple patron formats (simple bit/byte-oriented, presence bit/byte-oriented, TLV-encoded for smartcards, complex formats, XML-full formats, etc.), including deprecated entries where applicable.
- Patron format metadata: For each patron format the standard records the patron, owner, format name, format type, domain of use, version identifier, and CBEFF version.
- ASN.1 type definitions and OIDs: Contains ASN.1 type definitions for CBEFF data elements and abstract values, and the resulting full ASN.1 OIDs assigned to each registered patron format.
- Conformance rules: Defines conformance requirements for implementers and includes patron format conformance statements and identification details.
- Encoding and specification details: Provides ASN.1 specifications, TLV and tabular encodings (where applicable), and illustrative examples for complex formats.
- Normative structure: Organized sections for each patron format type and clear rules (Annex A) on constructing patron formats from CBEFF data elements.
Applications and who should use this standard
- Biometric system developers and integrators - to implement interoperable templates and data exchange formats that comply with a globally registered set of patron formats.
- Smartcard and token vendors - to adopt TLV-encoded patron formats and OID assignments for on-card/off-card biometric comparison.
- Government identity programs and credential issuers - to reference standardized patron formats and conformance criteria for citizen or employee biometric credentials.
- Security architects and standards bodies - to ensure consistent encoding, registration and versioning of biometric information across systems.
- Software library authors and device manufacturers - to map biometric data elements to ASN.1 types and use assigned OIDs for identification and parsing.
Related standards
- ISO/IEC 19785-1 - defines CBEFF patron format types (referenced for patron type classification).
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 - technical committee responsible for biometric standards development.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025, CBEFF, patron format, biometric exchange formats, ASN.1 OID, patron format types, biometric interoperability, TLV smartcard format.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology - Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework - Part 3: Patron format specifications". This standard covers: This document specifies and publishes registered Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) patron formats defined by the CBEFF patron ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, and specifies their registered CBEFF patron format types (see ISO/IEC 19785-1) and resulting full ASN.1 OIDs. See Annex A for rules on how patron formats are defined using CBEFF data elements.
This document specifies and publishes registered Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) patron formats defined by the CBEFF patron ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, and specifies their registered CBEFF patron format types (see ISO/IEC 19785-1) and resulting full ASN.1 OIDs. See Annex A for rules on how patron formats are defined using CBEFF data elements.
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.240.15 - Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 19785-3:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
International
Standard
ISO/IEC 19785-3
Fourth edition
Information technology — Common
2025-07
Biometric Exchange Formats
Framework —
Part 3:
Patron format specifications
Technologies de l'information — Cadre de formats d'échange
biométriques communs —
Partie 3: Spécifications de format d'usager
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .viii
Introduction .ix
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms. 2
5 Conformance . 2
6 ASN.1 type definitions for CBEFF data elements and abstract values . 3
6.1 General .3
6.2 CBEFF data elements type definitions module .3
7 Patron format specification: Simple bit-oriented patron format (deprecated) . 8
7.1 Patron .8
7.2 Patron format owner.8
7.3 Patron format name .8
7.4 Patron format type .8
7.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format .8
7.6 Domain of use .8
7.7 Version identifier .9
7.8 CBEFF version .9
7.9 General .9
7.10 ASN.1 Specification .9
8 Patron format specification: Simple byte-oriented patron format .10
8.1 Patron .10
8.2 Patron format owner.10
8.3 Patron format name .10
8.4 Patron format type .10
8.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format .10
8.6 Domain of use .10
8.7 Version identifier .10
8.8 CBEFF version .10
8.9 General .10
8.10 Patron format specification .11
8.11 ASN.1 Specification .11
9 Patron format specification: Presence byte-oriented patron format .11
9.1 Patron .11
9.2 Patron format owner.11
9.3 Patron format name . 12
9.4 Patron format type . 12
9.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 12
9.6 Domain of use . 12
9.7 Version identifier . 12
9.8 CBEFF version . 12
9.9 General . 12
9.10 Specification . 12
9.11 ASN.1 Specification .14
10 Patron format specification: Presence bit-oriented patron format .15
10.1 Patron . 15
10.2 Patron format owner. 15
10.3 Patron format name . 15
10.4 Patron format type . 15
10.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 15
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10.6 Domain of use .16
10.7 Version identifier .16
10.8 CBEFF version .16
10.9 General .16
10.10 ASN.1 Specification .16
11 Patron format specification: TLV-encoded patron format, for use with smartcards or
other tokens (with implicit tag allocation authority) - deprecated . 17
11.1 Patron .17
11.2 Patron format owner.18
11.3 Patron format name .18
11.4 Patron format type .18
11.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format .18
11.6 Domain of Use .18
11.7 Version identifier .18
11.8 CBEFF version .18
11.9 General .18
11.10 ASN.1 specification .21
11.11 Tabular representations . . 22
11.11.1 The Biometric Information Template used for on-card biometric comparison . 22
11.11.2 The Biometric Information Template used for off-card biometric comparison .24
11.12 The Biometric Information Template Group Data Object . 25
11.13 Abstract values and encodings for biometric type and subtype . 25
11.14 Patron format conformance statement . 26
11.14.1 Identifying information . 26
11.14.2 CBEFF-defined data elements and abstract values . 26
11.14.3 Patron-defined data elements and abstract values .27
12 Patron format specification: Complex patron format .27
12.1 Patron .27
12.2 Patron format owner.27
12.3 Patron format name .27
12.4 Patron format type .27
12.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format .27
12.6 Domain of use .27
12.7 Version identifier . 28
12.8 CBEFF version . 28
12.9 General . 28
12.10 Specification . 28
12.11 Illustrative examples .32
12.12 ASN.1 definition (provided for illustrative purposes only) . 35
13 Patron format specification: XML-full patron format (with additional data elements) .36
13.1 Patron . 36
13.2 Patron format owner. 36
13.3 Patron format name . 36
13.4 Patron format type . 36
13.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 36
13.6 Domain of use .37
13.7 Version identifier .37
13.8 CBEFF version .37
13.9 General .37
13.10 Specification .37
13.11 Element . . 38
13.11.1 Syntax . . 38
13.11.2 Semantics . 39
13.12 Element . 39
13.12.1 Syntax . . 39
13.12.2 Semantics . 40
13.13 Element . 40
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13.13.1 Syntax . 40
13.13.2 Semantics . 40
13.14 Element .41
13.14.1 Syntax . .41
13.14.2 Semantics .41
13.15 Element .42
13.15.1 Syntax . .42
13.15.2 Semantics .43
13.16 Element of BDBInfoType .47
13.16.1 Syntax . .47
13.16.2 Semantics .47
13.17 Element . 48
13.17.1 Syntax . . 48
13.17.2 Semantics . 48
13.18 Element . 48
13.18.1 Syntax . . 48
13.18.2 Semantics . 48
13.19 Element . 48
13.19.1 Syntax . . 48
13.19.2 Semantics . 49
13.20 Element . 49
13.20.1 Syntax . . 49
13.20.2 Semantics . 49
13.21 Element . 49
13.21.1 Syntax . . 49
13.21.2 Semantics . 49
13.22 Element . . 50
13.22.1 Syntax . . 50
13.22.2 Semantics . 50
13.23 Element . 50
13.23.1 Syntax . 50
13.23.2 Semantics . 50
13.24 Element . 50
13.24.1 Syntax . . 50
13.24.2 Semantics .51
13.25 Element of SBInfoType .51
13.25.1 Syntax . .51
13.25.2 Semantics .51
13.26 Representation of Integers .51
13.27 Representation of Octet Strings .51
13.28 Representation of Date and Time of the Day .52
13.29 Representation of Universally Unique Identifiers .52
13.30 XML schema of the patron format . 53
13.31 An example of a simple BIR in XML encoding (conforming with the ASN.1 schema, the
XSD schema, and the normative textual description) . 56
13.32 An example of a complex BIR in XML encoding (conforming with the ASN.1 schema, the
XSD schema, and the normative textual description) .57
14 Patron format specification: full-complex patron format .60
14.1 Patron . 60
14.2 Patron format owner. 60
14.3 Patron format name . 60
14.4 Patron format type . 60
14.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 60
14.6 Domain of use . 60
14.7 Version identifier . 60
14.8 CBEFF version .61
14.9 General .61
14.10 Specification .61
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14.11 Illustrative examples .67
14.12 ASN.1 definition (provided for illustrative purposes only) .70
15 Patron format specification: Biometric application programming interface (BioAPI 2.0) .71
16 Patron format specification: Self-identifying Tag-oriented Simple BIR .71
16.1 Patron .71
16.2 Patron format owner.71
16.3 Patron format name .71
16.4 Patron format type .71
16.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format .71
16.6 Domain of use . 72
16.7 Version identifier . 72
16.8 CBEFF version . 72
16.9 General . 72
16.10 Specification . 73
16.11 Illustrative examples . 77
16.12 ASN.1 definition . 77
17 Patron format specification: Self-identifying, Tag-oriented Complex BIR .81
17.1 Patron . 81
17.2 Patron format owner. 81
17.3 Patron format name . 81
17.4 Patron format type . 81
17.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 82
17.6 Domain of use . 82
17.7 Version identifier . 82
17.8 CBEFF version . 82
17.9 General . 82
17.10 Specification . 83
17.11 Illustrative example . 84
17.12 ASN.1 definition . 84
18 Patron format specification: PAD patron format (Linking BDB with PAD Sample) .86
18.1 Patron . 86
18.2 Patron format owner. 87
18.3 Patron format name . 87
18.4 Patron format type . 87
18.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 87
18.6 Domain of use . 87
18.7 Version identifier . 87
18.8 CBEFF version . 87
18.9 General . 87
18.10 Specification . 88
18.11 Illustrative example . 89
18.12 ASN.1 definition . 90
19 Patron format specification: TLV-encoded patron format for ICCs and other tokens
(with explicit tag allocation authority) .92
19.1 Patron . 92
19.2 Patron format owner. 93
19.3 Patron format name . 93
19.4 Patron format type . 93
19.5 ASN.1 OID for this patron format . 93
19.6 Domain of Use .
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Das Dokument ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 bietet eine umfassende Standardisierung im Bereich der Informationstechnologie, insbesondere in Bezug auf das Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF). Der Schwerpunkt dieses Standards liegt auf den Patron-Format-Spezifikationen, die von der entsprechenden Arbeitsgruppe ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 definiert wurden. Die Relevanz dieses Standards ist besonders hoch, da die festgelegten Patronformate und deren Typen eine einheitliche und effiziente Austauschplatform für biometrische Daten schaffen. Die Ziele der Standardisierung beinhalten die Gewährleistung von Interoperabilität zwischen verschiedenen Systemen und die Verbesserung der Datensicherheit bei der Verarbeitung biometrischer Informationen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal von ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 ist die detaillierte Darstellung der registrierten CBEFF Patronformate sowie ihrer vollständigen ASN.1 OIDs, die in der Norm festgelegt werden. Diese Klarheit in den Spezifikationen sorgt dafür, dass Entwickler und Techniker über präzise Informationen verfügen, die für die Implementierung und den Austausch von biometrischen Daten notwendig sind. Ein weiterer Vorteil des Dokuments ist die Bereitstellung von Regeln, wie Patronformate unter Verwendung von CBEFF-Daten-Elementen definiert werden. Diese Regeln fördern nicht nur die Konsistenz in der Anwendung des Standards, sondern ermöglichen auch eine flexible Anpassung an unterschiedliche Szenarien und Technologien innerhalb der Biometrie. Insgesamt stellt ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 eine essentielle Ressource für Fachleute dar, die im Bereich der biometrischen Technologien arbeiten und mit den Herausforderungen der Datenaustauschs bei biologischen Identifikatoren konfrontiert sind. Die Stärkung der Interoperabilität und Sicherheit durch diesen Standard ist von größter Bedeutung für die zukünftige Entwicklung und Akzeptanz biometrischer Systeme in verschiedenen Anwendungsbereichen.
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 표준은 정보 기술에 관한 중요한 문서로, 일반 생체 인식 교환 형식 프레임워크(Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework, CBEFF)의 일환으로 등록된 패트론 형식을 정의하고 있다. 이 표준은 CBEFF 패트론 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37에 의해 규정된 패트론 형식과 그에 따른 등록된 CBEFF 패트론 형식 유형을 명확히 규정하며(ISO/IEC 19785-1 참조), 그에 따른 ASN.1 OID도 포함하고 있다. 이러한 표준은 생체 인식 데이터를 효과적으로 교환하기 위한 기반을 제공하며, 광범위한 정보 기술 적용 분야에서의 호환성과 상호 운용성을 보장한다. 이 문서의 강점 중 하나는 기존의 CBEFF 데이터 요소를 사용하여 패트론 형식을 정의하는 규칙을 상세하게 제시하고 있다는 점이다. 이는 사용자와 개발자가 패트론 형식을 일관되게 구현할 수 있도록 돕고, 생체 인식 시스템 간의 통합을 용이하게 만든다. 또한, 등록된 형식 유형의 명확한 규정으로 인해 서로 다른 시스템 간의 생체 인식 데이터 교환이 원활하게 이루어질 수 있다. ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025는 생체 인식 기술이 점점 더 중요해지는 현대 사회에 매우 관련성이 높으며, 특히 보안, 금융, 공공 서비스 등 다양한 분야에서의 실질적인 적용 가능성을 제시한다. 따라서 이 표준은 생체 인식 데이터를 다루는 모든 기술 구현에 필수적인 참고 자료로 자리매김할 것이다.
Le document ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 se positionne comme une référence essentielle dans le domaine de la technologie de l'information, en particulier en ce qui concerne les formats d'échange biométriques. Ce standard spécifie et publie les formats de patrons d'échange biométriques communs (CBEFF) qui sont enregistrés. En tant qu'élément de la norme ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, il fournit des spécifications claires et structurées pour la définition de ces formats. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à établir des formats de patrons standardisés, facilitant ainsi l'interopérabilité entre différents systèmes biométriques. Grâce aux définitions précises des types de formats de patrons CBEFF, elle assure une utilisation harmonisée des données biométriques à travers les applications et les plateformes. Par ailleurs, le document inclut des identifiants uniques au format ASN.1 OIDs, ce qui renforce la traçabilité et la gestion des formats de données biométriques. De plus, l'annexe A du document définit les règles sur la manière dont les formats de patrons sont établis en utilisant les éléments de données CBEFF, offrant ainsi un cadre méthodologique solide pour les développeurs et les intégrateurs de systèmes. Cela renforce la pertinence de la norme pour les professionnels du secteur, qui requièrent une base claire pour l'implémentation de solutions biométriques. Enfin, compte tenu de l'importance croissante des applications biométriques dans divers secteurs, le document ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 est non seulement stratégique, mais il est également essentiel pour garantir la conformité aux standards internationaux, ce qui favorise l'acceptation et l'adoption des solutions biométriques à l'échelle mondiale.
The ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 standard presents a comprehensive specification of the Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) patron format specifications, contributing significantly to the field of information technology and biometric data interchange. This document delineates the structure and requirements for registered CBEFF patron formats, aligning with the broader objectives of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37. One of the core strengths of ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 lies in its proactive approach to defining CBEFF patron formats, which enhances interoperability among various systems utilizing biometric data. By establishing clear format types and providing full ASN.1 Object Identifiers (OIDs), the standard facilitates seamless integration of biometric information, thus preventing potential mismatches and ensuring consistency in encoding. Moreover, the inclusion of Annex A, which outlines the rules for defining patron formats using CBEFF data elements, is a notable feature of this standard. It provides clarity and a structured method for practitioners to implement and extend biometric data formats, ensuring that developers can easily adopt these specifications in their systems. Another relevant aspect of ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 is its focus on standardization in a field that is rapidly evolving due to advancements in technology and increasing security demands. By setting out a uniform framework, the standard not only promotes best practices but also aids organizations in compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to biometric data processing. In summary, ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025 stands out for its rigorous specifications surrounding CBEFF patron formats, which are essential for ensuring the effective exchange of biometric information across various platforms. Its structured approach, along with the detailed guidelines for patron format definitions, underscores its relevance in the current landscape of information technology, particularly in relation to biometric data management and interoperability.
ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025は、情報技術における共通生体識別交換フォーマットフレームワークの一部として重要な役割を果たしています。この文書は、CBEFF（Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework）パトロンフォーマットを定義し、登録された形式を公開しています。CBEFFパトロンは、ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37によって定義されており、本規格はそれらのCBEFFパトロンフォーマットタイプおよび関連するASN.1 OID（オブジェクト識別子）を示しています。 この標準の範囲は、CBEFFデータ要素を使用してパトロンフォーマットを定義するルールも含まれており、付録Aに詳述されています。これにより、関連する技術者や企業は、標準化されたフォーマットを利用して、生体認証技術を効果的に統合・運用することが可能になります。 ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025の強みは、その明確な定義と標準化により、異なるシステム間での互換性を確保できる点にあります。生体認証の分野において、データの一貫性と交換性は極めて重要であり、この標準はそれを支える基盤となるものです。また、CBEFFパトロンフォーマットを活用することにより、利用者は迅速かつ効率的に生体データを管理できるようになります。 本規格は、特に生体認証の実装において国際的な枠組みを提供することで、多様なアプリケーションに対する適用可能性を高めています。これにより、技術の進化が進む中で、ISO/IEC 19785-3:2025は生体認証技術の標準化において欠かせない要素となっています。
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