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Biometric Devices Certification
(Authentication)
For
UIDAI Application
Workshop
on
Performance testing in operational environment
18th June 2012
AGENDA
• Welcome by DG, STQC
• Introduction to the Workshop – U.K.Nandwani
• Testing Methodology for Performance evaluation (FRR)
– Santosh Soni C-DAC
• Discussions
Role of UIDAI
To issue unique identity numbers to Indian
residence, which can be verified and
authenticated in an online, cost effective
manner, and i.e. robust enough to eliminate
duplicate and fake identities.
Background
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In large scale Biometric application like UIDAI, the choice of the acquisition
devices is one of the most critical issues, since many, often conflicting,
requirements have to be taken into account.
To determine that a Biometric Device (sensor-extractor combination) is
capable to meet the goal of UIDAI, in context of its performance in a “given
specific operational environment” requires an understanding of the
evaluation methodologies and statistics used by the biometrics community.
To meet this challenge there is a need
To standardize test plan
Requirement for participating suppliers
Integration of software and hardware
Training and guidance
Interpretation of test result
Neutral test environment for all the participants.
Assuring Quality of Biometric Devices
To meet the objectives of UIDAI, the certification scheme
provides assurance of quality of biometric devices. Following
test are perform to ensure the attainment of objectives.
• Physical & Dimensional
• Image Quality
• Environmental (Durability /Climatic)
• Safety
• EMI/ EMC
• Security
• Functional
• Interoperability – Compliance with API & ISO Header/template
• Ease of use & Ergonomics
• Performance
Certification is a means of generating confidence to the users that devices
are quality assessed and fit for purpose
Certification Objectives
• To ensure that quality assessed Biometric
devices are available to the users
• These devices when used in a defined
environment meet the Performance Goal
This objective is attained by ensuring suppliers are
empanelled based on the following:
• Conducting test in lab environment by simulating operational field condition
• Conducting test in actual operational environment.
Testing and Certification Approach
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Independent Testing of the Devices against the UIDAI requirements in simulated lab
environment at BDTL, Mohali
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Independent Testing by consortia of C-DAC and STQC in field operational environment
(Performance Test)
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Standardize the test method incorporating best practices to ensure reliability and
reproduction of test result with subjects of different demographic profile.
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Verify compliance with specified performance requirements.
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Avoid systematic bias due to incorrect data collection and analysis during evaluation.
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Help test engineer analyst to achieve the best possible estimate of field performance
based on their evaluation.
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Understand the limits of applicability of test result and test method.
The secondary objectives of this procedure are to:
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To provide evaluation feedback to participating suppliers/vendors enabling them to design
setup for optimal performance.
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Predict performance of different suppliers/vendors.
Performance Testing charges
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Testing fee Rs. :
Rs. 2.25 Lakhs+ 12.36% service tax
Pay to C-DAC Mumbai by Demand Draft
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Compare to Enrolment, Authentication Device Quality assessment
require more stringent controls because of
• Large number of sensor /extractor combination, device with different
form factors, performance of device in a system etc- necessity for
regular performance testing
• Scheme is dynamic in nature and is in maturing process, changes
are expected
• Maintenance of Certification – require close association of UIDAI
and STQC to track health of authentication devices (Data – tracking
Robustness) about the performance levels observed in the field
(Device in operational environment).
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