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Thales Gemalto Document Verification (DV)

by Thales

Product Overview

Thales Gemalto Document Verification (DV) is a distributed software system delivered as an SDK and optional components that automatically verifies electronic and optical security features of identity documents, ICAO and non-ICAO compliant, such as passports, visas, ID cards and driver’s licenses. Two editions are available for customers with different use cases: Verification and Data Capture.

Thales Gemalto Document Verification addresses the needs of public entities (border control systems, entry exit systems, eGates, Kiosks, enrolment systems, etc) as well as private sector companies (telecoms, currency exchange, money transfer, post offices, car rental companies and more).

Note: INCORE offers the Thales Gemalto Document Verification (DV) SDK or a pre-built Windows program powered by the SDK for seamless passport validation.

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Features & Benefits

  • Reliable automated identification and electronic/optical verification of documents, reducing human error and allowing users to focus on business critical tasks
  • Automated update of templates and CSCA certificates with optional on premise DV Server, which also allows for basic templates and certificates visualization and management
  • Optional tool for visualizing and managing templates (DV Template Manager)
  • One of the largest template databases in the industry with active support
  • Detailed report of verification results and extracted data, not just a global score
  • Each security feature reports the expected and captured pattern
  • Easy integration with customer PKI infrastructure (BSI compliant)

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Technical Specifications

Data Capture Edition Verification Edition
Internal Document Capture Workflow (DV Manages Document Reader Capture)
External Document Capture Workflow (Integration Manages Document Reader Capture)
Document Identification
Data Capture from MRZ, VIZ, barcodes, and chip
MRZ Data Format Verification
Graphical Security Features Verification (VIS, IR, UV, Co-axial)
Logical Security Checks
Data Integrity Cross-check (VIZ vs MRZ vs barcodes vs chip)
Portrait Cross-check (chip vs data page)
ICAO Visual Digital Seal (VDS) and 2D-DOC Data Matrix Signature Verification
Electronic Chip Verification as per ICAO and BSI Standards
Optional Integration with Customer PKI System for Passive Authentication (PA) and Terminal Authentication (TA) as per ICAO and BSI Standards
Document Expiration Check
Specimen Detection
Thales Encoded Guilloche Security Feature Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thales Gemalto Document Verification (DV) is a software solution designed to authenticate identity documents such as passports, visas, ID cards, and driver's licenses. It leverages electronic and optical verification techniques to ensure document integrity and combat fraud.

The system supports ICAO and non-ICAO compliant documents, including passports, visas, national ID cards, and driver’s licenses, ensuring wide applicability across various industries.

The verification process includes multiple steps: document identification, data extraction from MRZ and chip, graphical security feature checks (visual, UV, IR), and logical security validation, ensuring the authenticity of the document.

Thales Gemalto Document Verification is ideal for government agencies (border control, eGates, kiosks), financial institutions, telecom providers, car rental services, and other businesses requiring secure identity verification.

Yes, the system supports seamless integration with existing security infrastructures, including PKI systems, ensuring compliance with international security standards and providing a robust fraud prevention mechanism.

Thales, Thales logos and product and/or service names are trademarks of Thales Group or its affiliates.

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