International Standard
ISO/IEC 17839-2
Information technology — Biometric system-on-card — Part 2: Physical characteristics
Reference number
ISO/IEC 17839-2
Edition 2
Under publication
ISO/IEC 17839-2
83865
Final production steps (up to seven weeks).
Will replace ISO/IEC 17839-2:2015

Abstract

ISO 17839-2:2015 defines the following:

- dimensions of a Biometric System-on-Card type S1 and type S2;

- position and size of the biometric capture device;

- minimum requirements to a Biometric System-on-Card with respect to

  • - mechanical durability, and
  • ? man-machine interface and ergonomics.

The standardization of other on-card devices such as an electronic display or a keypad is outside the scope of this part of ISO/IEC 17839.

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