What is an Electronic Passport?
A. An electronic passport is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless integrated circuit (computer chip) embedded in the back cover. The chip securely stores the same data visually displayed on the photo page of the passport, and will additionally include a digital photograph. The inclusion of a digital photograph will enable biometric comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology at international borders.
An Electronic Passport is the same as a traditional passport with the addition of a small integrated circuit (or “chip”) embedded in the back cover. The chip stores: • The same data visually displayed on the data page of the passport; • A biometric identifier in the form of a digital image of the passport photograph, which will facilitate the use of face recognition technology at ports-of-entry; • The unique chip identification number; and • A digital signature to protect the stored data from alteration.
An Electronic Passport is the same as a traditional passport with the addition of a small integrated circuit (or “chip”) embedded in the back cover. The chip will store the same data visually displayed on the data page of the passport, a biometric identifier in the form of a digital image of the passport photograph, which will facilitate the use of face recognition technology at ports-of-entry, the unique chip identification number and a digital signature to protect the stored data from alteration. What is a Biometric? Which one does the new Electronic Passport use? A biometric or biometric identifier is a measurable physical or behavioral characteristic of an individual, which can be used to verify the identity of that individual or to compare against other entries when stored in a database. Biometrics include face recognition, fingerprints and iris scans. The U.S. Electronic Passport will use the digital image of the passport photograph as the biometric identifier that will be used w
A. An electronic passport is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless integrated circuit (computer chip) embedded in the back cover. The chip securely stores the same data visually displayed on the photo page of the passport, and will additionally include a digital photograph. The inclusion of a digital photograph will enable biometric comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology at international borders. The U.S. “e-passport†has a new look and incorporates various anti-fraud and security features. It is widely believed that eventually all passports will be electronic passports, containing biometric data that will confirm that the passport holder is the person who was issued the passport. Return to Frequently Asked Questions about Passports. July 25, 2005. © Ilyce R. Glink. All rights reserved. This content may not be used, distributed, syndicated, compiled or excerpted in any medium or form without written authorization from Think Gli
