Factsheet secunet biomiddle

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Overview
Secunet biomiddle is a biometric middleware developed in collaboration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). It serves as a reference architecture for integrating biometrics into electronic ID (eID) documents and is widely used in administrative and border control projects globally.

Integration and Flexibility
The middleware supports easy integration into existing applications through a service-oriented interface, allowing multiple applications to access embedded hardware and software components simultaneously. It is platform-independent and supports modular use of biometric technologies, enabling partial upgrades and exchanges.

Modular Architecture
Secunet biomiddle's modular architecture allows for the integration of various technologies through a plug-in mechanism, ensuring flexibility and expandability. It supports access to ID documents, biometric capture, matching, and verification components.

Standardized Interfaces
The middleware uses the BioAPI 2.1 framework and ePassportAPI for reading and verifying electronic ID documents. It supports integration with PKI systems and customized solutions like smart cards.

Supported Platforms and Devices
Secunet biomiddle is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, as well as mobile platforms like Android and iOS. It supports a range of passport readers, biometric sensors, and algorithms from various manufacturers.

Applications and Benefits
The middleware enhances border control and visa applications, as demonstrated in Estonia and Zurich Airport projects. It optimizes visa application processes, coordinates document checks, and ensures compliance with technical guidelines. The modularity of the system allows for easy adaptation to future EU projects.

Contact Information
Secunet Security Networks AG, Kurfürstenstraße 58, 45138 Essen, Germany. For more information, visit secunet.com.

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Biometric Middleware Flexible Platform for Biometrics and eID Applications

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As a joint project with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), secunet biomiddle is internationally recognised as the reference implementation and preferred architecture for use of biometrics in ID documents. secunet biomiddle is a flexible and easily expandable platform for biometrics and eID applications. Approved by public authorities By making use of internationally standardised secunet biomiddle is a joint project of secunet and interfaces, secunet biomiddle enables modular the German Federal Office for Information Security use of biometric technologies also in complex...

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Client Applications Enrolment Border Control Document Check Acquisition & Matching Engine Document Check Quality Assurance & Coding Vendor-specific technology Clearly defined interfaces Target platforms Biometric hardware- and software-components secunet biomiddle runs under Windows 10 and 11. are imbedded and used by secunet biomiddle via an integrated BioAPI 2.1 framework according secunet biomiddle for mobile devices supports the to ISO/IEC 19784-1. The interface and the behaviour latest iOS version and Android version 9+. of these so-called Biometric Service Providers (BSP) are clearly defined...

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secunet biomiddle enhances border control and visa Europe’s most modern system for Visa and document control launched at the Zurich airport The biometric middleware for more than 500 workstations in As part of the “Greko NG” project and as a general contractor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Border Control Authority and for the Zurich cantonal police, secunet has completely Police Service Bureaus of Estonia comes from secunet: revamped the existing border control infrastructure at the Zurich Airport and equipped around 100 workstations with In the embassies, secunet biomiddle optimises the...

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Factsheet secunet biomiddle

Factsheet secunet biomiddle

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