ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 PDF

Information technology — Biometric System-on-Card — Part 1: Core requirements

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ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014

Information technology — Biometric System-on-Card — Part 1: Core requirements

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 6
Publication date:: July 1, 2014
Edition:: ISO/IEC IS 17839 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 35.240.15

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ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 establishes functional architecture of a Biometric System-on-Card definition of type S1 (fully ISO/IEC 7810 compliant) and type S2 implementation of a Biometric System-on-Card sensor types in a Biometric System-on-Card minimum requirements to a Biometric System-on-Card with respect to discriminative power (i.e. biometric accuracy criteria) interfaces power supply options The following aspects are out of scope of ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014: off-card biometric comparison, storage-on-card work-load sharing implementations detailed specification and configuration of individual components ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 provides a functional architectural description of a Biometric System-on-Card and describes how the interfaces are mapped using existing commands and data structures from other International Standards.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17 - Cards and security devices for personal identification
SKU: ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014

Abstract

Overview - ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 (Biometric System-on-Card)

ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 defines the core functional requirements for a Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) - a card-size device that integrates biometric acquisition, processing, storage, comparison and decision-making on the card itself. The standard describes two BSoC types: Type S1 (fully ISO/IEC 7810-compliant flexible ID-1 card) and Type S2 (a thicker, contactless-only variant). It provides a functional architecture and maps interfaces using existing international smart-card standards while specifying minimum biometric accuracy and power/interface options.

Key topics and technical requirements

Functional architecture: captures the end-to-end on-card flow - capture (sensor), processing (feature extraction), comparison (matching against on-card reference), decision (thresholds, security policy) and authorization (updating card security state).
Card types:
- Type S1: conforms to ISO/IEC 7810 dimensions and ISO/IEC 7816-1 mechanical tests; supports contact (ISO/IEC 7816-3), USB (ISO/IEC 7816-12) or contactless (ISO/IEC 14443) interfaces.
- Type S2: contactless-only (ISO/IEC 14443), intentionally deviates from some flexibility/thickness limits of ISO/IEC 7810; exact physical specs defined in Part 2 of ISO/IEC 17839.
Sensor modalities: area fingerprint and swipe fingerprint sensors are specified; other modalities (voice, signature) may be used with appropriate sensors. Swipe sensors require on-card or reader feedback (LED, buzzer, display); area sensors operate intuitively.
Biometric performance: minimum requirements for discriminative power (biometric accuracy criteria) are defined to ensure reliable verification on-card.
Power supply options: contact-based power (per ISO/IEC 7816), contactless power (ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 15693), and internal power (battery or capacitor). The standard addresses on-approach activation, indication of working-distance/power constraints, and battery-life/user-notification requirements.
Out of scope: off-card comparison, storage-on-card architectures, workload sharing, and detailed component specifications.

Applications and who uses the standard

Card manufacturers and component suppliers designing secure biometric payment, ID, e-passport or access-control cards.
Systems integrators and solution architects creating biometric authentication workflows that require on-card matching and strong privacy (no biometric data export).
Government identity programs and credential issuers evaluating secure, portable biometric authentication options.
Smart-card reader and terminal designers planning contactless power and interface compatibility.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 7810, 7816 (parts 1, 3, 12), ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 15693
ISO/IEC 24787 (on‑card biometric comparison), ISO/IEC 2382-37 (biometrics vocabulary)
ISO/IEC 17839 parts 2 (physical characteristics) and 3 (logical interchange)

Keywords: Biometric System-on-Card, ISO/IEC 17839-1, biometric sensor, contactless smart card, on-card biometric comparison, ISO/IEC 7810, S1, S2, biometric accuracy, smart card power supply.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview - ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 (Biometric System-on-Card)

Key topics and technical requirements

Functional architecture: captures the end-to-end on-card flow - capture (sensor), processing (feature extraction), comparison (matching against on-card reference), decision (thresholds, security policy) and authorization (updating card security state).
Card types:
- Type S1: conforms to ISO/IEC 7810 dimensions and ISO/IEC 7816-1 mechanical tests; supports contact (ISO/IEC 7816-3), USB (ISO/IEC 7816-12) or contactless (ISO/IEC 14443) interfaces.
- Type S2: contactless-only (ISO/IEC 14443), intentionally deviates from some flexibility/thickness limits of ISO/IEC 7810; exact physical specs defined in Part 2 of ISO/IEC 17839.
Sensor modalities: area fingerprint and swipe fingerprint sensors are specified; other modalities (voice, signature) may be used with appropriate sensors. Swipe sensors require on-card or reader feedback (LED, buzzer, display); area sensors operate intuitively.
Biometric performance: minimum requirements for discriminative power (biometric accuracy criteria) are defined to ensure reliable verification on-card.
Power supply options: contact-based power (per ISO/IEC 7816), contactless power (ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 15693), and internal power (battery or capacitor). The standard addresses on-approach activation, indication of working-distance/power constraints, and battery-life/user-notification requirements.
Out of scope: off-card comparison, storage-on-card architectures, workload sharing, and detailed component specifications.

Applications and who uses the standard

Card manufacturers and component suppliers designing secure biometric payment, ID, e-passport or access-control cards.
Systems integrators and solution architects creating biometric authentication workflows that require on-card matching and strong privacy (no biometric data export).
Government identity programs and credential issuers evaluating secure, portable biometric authentication options.
Smart-card reader and terminal designers planning contactless power and interface compatibility.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 7810, 7816 (parts 1, 3, 12), ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 15693
ISO/IEC 24787 (on‑card biometric comparison), ISO/IEC 2382-37 (biometrics vocabulary)
ISO/IEC 17839 parts 2 (physical characteristics) and 3 (logical interchange)

Keywords: Biometric System-on-Card, ISO/IEC 17839-1, biometric sensor, contactless smart card, on-card biometric comparison, ISO/IEC 7810, S1, S2, biometric accuracy, smart card power supply.

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Technical details

Abstract

Overview - ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 (Biometric System-on-Card)

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and who uses the standard

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview - ISO/IEC 17839-1:2014 (Biometric System-on-Card)

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and who uses the standard

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