User's Manual

Glossary 1-5
Introduction
DSM
D SCAN Master. Optional middleware software which supports:
• High level document access (optical and RFID) including
workflow support, cryptographic protocols, and OCR
• Optional SDKs for both software levels
• Optional document definitions for customer specific
documents
• Optional development support
• Supports future upgrade of firmware and software
DSX
D SCAN Extensions. Optional middleware software which
supports:
•
ERZ
Effective Reading Zone.
Fixed dimensional area, common to all MRTDs, in which the
machine readable data in the MRZ can be read by document
readers.
ePassport
(eMRP or
Electronically
enabled MRP)
A machine readable passport (MRP) containing a Contactless
Integrated Circuit (IC) within which is stored data from the MRP-
data page, a biometric measure of the passport holder and a
security object to protect the data with PKI cryptographic
technology, and which conforms to the specification of Doc 9303,
Part 1.
IATA
International Air Transport Association.
Is an international industry trade group of airlines headquartered
in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (where the ICAO also happens to
be headquartered, even though they are different entities).
On behalf of its Members and the entire aviation industry, IATA
works to ensure that new and enhanced security measures are
effective, internationally harmonized and minimize disruption to
passengers and shippers.
ICAO Doc 9303
International Civil Aviation Organization.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has taken a
leading role in the creation of machine readable travel documents
(MRTDs) in co-operation with the International Standardization
Organization (ISO). The Standards are contained in document
9303 of the ICAO.
IR
Infrared radiation or light is an invisible electromagnetic radiation
that has a longer wavelength than visible light and is detected
most often by its heating effect. Infrared describes the part of the
electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths between 700 nm
and 1mm. Near infrared light is closest in wavelength to visible
light and far infrared is closer to the microwave region of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared light has many technology
and physics applications.
Table 1.1 Glossary of terms
Term Definition