Biometric Template Pre-Check for Secure Document Personalization

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing biometric document realization processes are slow and prone to delivering defective documents due to time-consuming initialization steps and the risk of template rejection, which is unacceptable for mass production.

Innovation Solution

A method that processes the biometric template with a first part of the biometric algorithm before initialization to ensure compatibility, eliminating the risk of template rejection and ensuring the template is verified and authenticated, allowing for efficient and quick document delivery by signing and encrypting the verified template.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If the template is initialized during the first use of the biometric document, then the realization process is accelerated, but there is a risk that the template will be rejected during initialization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepersonalization timeVSAvoidtemplate acceptance
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing template verification before personalization. The method includes a verification step that processes the template with a first part of the biometric algorithm to check compatibility before the template is stored on the biometric document. This preliminary verification ensures that only compatible templates are personalized, eliminating the risk of rejection during first-use initialization and enabling the quick delivery method to proceed safely.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If the template is initialized during production, then the document can be delivered immediately, but the initialization step is time-consuming and reduces productivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedocument delivery speedVSAvoidinitialization time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the biometric algorithm into two parts: a first part used during production for template verification, and a second part reserved for authentication during first use. This segmentation allows the time-consuming initialization step to be eliminated from the production process, as template verification is performed beforehand. The document can be delivered immediately after personalization without waiting for initialization, thereby improving productivity while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If a defective template is delivered to the user, then the document must be recalled or reissued, but this increases production costs and time loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemplate compatibilityVSAvoidrework time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by implementing a verification step that provides immediate feedback on template compatibility before personalization. The method processes the template with the first part of the biometric algorithm and determines whether the template is compatible with the algorithm. Only compatible templates proceed to personalization, while incompatible templates are rejected and trigger a feedback loop to recapture biometric data. This feedback mechanism prevents defective templates from being delivered, eliminating rework time and associated costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3084670B1A biometric data pre-check process to optimize personalization time
Publication Date: 2019.05.01 THALES DIS FRANCE SA
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method (100) for the realization of a biometric document, said method comprising the following steps: - acquiring biometric data from a human user (U), said biometric data being intended to be used by a biometric algorithm (b Al) of said biometric document; - generating a template (Tmp) of the initial biometric data; - determining if the template (Tmp) is compatible with said biometric algorithm (bAl) by processing the template (Tmp) with a first part of said biometric algorithm (bAl), said first part of the biometric algorithm either generating a verified template (vTmp) if the template is compatible, or rejecting the template if the template is incompatible.