BE1025629B1 - Method for recording and registering photos for identity documents and device for applying them - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for recording and registering photographs for identity documents, the method comprising the steps of automatically selecting the correct frame size, automatically checking acceptability and automatically forwarding to a central server (17).

Description

Method for recording and registering photos for identity documents and device for applying them.

The present invention relates to a method of photo ^f s for the application.

More specifically, the invention is intended to record a recognizable photograph of a person, such as being used on identity documents such as a national identity card or a travel passport, for example, or even on driving licenses, security badges, ski passes, membership cards and the like.

It is common for every resident of the country to have an identity card on which his face can be recognized. When renewing his identity card, the citizen should turn to his town hall or town hall, where he must apply for a new identity card, for example because his image on his identity card is outdated and he no longer looks like it.

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Traditionally, the resident has to hand over a recent passport photo to the municipal services, which is then used by the municipal services to register his identity, after which a new identity card is issued, with the image on the recent oasfoto.

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The applicant must take care of a passport photo himself, and does this by having it taken by a photographer, or even faster, by having a photo taken in a public photo machine in a public place. To this end, he must advance an amount

pay with cash or one Debit Card, and usually must he then take a seat on es m front seat a built-in lens of a camera. The photo machine goes through one automatic routine where the applicant by a flash

is exposed and one or more shots of him are made.

After a short time, the developed photos fall into a pick-up slider at the passport photo machine and the client can take his photo out and take it to the municipal services.

A disadvantage of this traditional method is that in many cases the photo is refused by the municipal services because they meet one or more legal requirements. 20 not previously et.

If he has taken the photo with glasses, sunglasses,

or hat on, recognizable. it will be refused due to not unequivocally intimate 25 If he not with both eyes straight forward in the lens looks, indi and he laughs, or with open mo nd or closed eyes

is on the photo, it is refused due to lack of recognition.

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The photo must also be sufficiently clear and requirements must be set for the background against which the photo was taken, and for the size of the head relative to the photo edge. Even with insufficient or incorrect exposure, the photo will be refused. due to lack of recognisability.

The applicant with a passport photo is therefore often returned and is obliged to have a new photo taken once or more and to make the transfer to a photographer or photo machine again and to spend time and money again for the next photo.

A further disadvantage of this traditional method is that the photo, if approved by the municipal services, is still manually trimmed by the municipality and stuck on a carrier, on which the applicant usually also has to place his signature.

This cropped photo and signature is then used to generate a digital image of his face and signature and to place it once or more on his new electronic identity card to enable recognition.

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The new identity card is created centrally by an official body of the country and the applicant may come and collect his new identity card after one or a few weeks, usually in the municipal service, when the new identity card or the new travel passport is ready,

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All this means that in the traditional way of working, the applicant may incur unforeseen delays in obtaining a new identity card or a new travel passport, which can have very annoying consequences if these documents are urgently required for a foreign trip, for example, and additional costs. must be paid for an emergency handling.

The present invention has for its object to provide a solution to the aforementioned and other disadvantages in that it provides a method for recording and registering photos for identity documents and a device for applying them, the method comprising the following steps:

Ί taking the applicant's place in a smart photo machine that guides the user after payment, by:

o automatically select the correct frame size around the face of the photographed person;

o automatically check whether the applicant is wearing glasses, sunglasses or a hat and, if applicable, request them to be taken;

o automatically check whether the applicant is looking straight ahead into the lens with both eyes, does not smile, does not look into the lens with open mouth or closed eyes and, if appropriate, to ask him to remedy this;

B E2017 / 5723 o automatically check whether the image is sufficiently clear, the background against which the photo was taken meets the requirements and the size of the head relative to the photo edge falls within the requirements and, where appropriate, gives the necessary instructions to remedy this;

o automatically check if one. sufficient and correct exposure of the face and background has been initiated and this setting is adjusted if necessary;

o automatically check whether the gloss level of the shot falls within the permissible limits, and adjust the exposure if necessary, '.1. o o automatically check whether there is no unwanted hair or headgear in front of the face, which hinders recognizability of the face and, where appropriate, requests the applicant to remedy this;

o automatically record the face when all requirements are met;

o automatically forward this recording to a central server of the network of smart photo machines to which this smart photo machine belongs;

automatically into a delivery slider of the smart a printed image of the applicant

B E2017 / 5723 on which a unique code has also been printed.

- taking the image with the unique code by the applicant to his municipal service and optionally signing the image with his signature;

- handing over his image with unique code and signature to the municipal service, which receives a digital key with the unique code to download the recorded image as a digital image online from the central server of the photo machine network;

- the electronic transmission of the downloaded digital image with face photo and, if applicable, with a digitized recording of the signature to the official national registration authority;

- the issuing of an identity document with the digital image of the face photo, the signature and the security features provided by the official national authority;

- automatic notification of the applicant by the official body, whether or not via the municipal services, where and when he can collect his identity document.

The present invention also relates to a device for applying the method of recording and

B E2017 / 5723 registering photographs for identity documents according to the invention, which has the following features:

The device comprises at least one computer-controlled smart photo machine for recording a face photo of an applicant, which is connected to a central server and which is provided with accompanying software, which automatically guides a client in recording his face or passport photo after he has taken the sum provided for this purpose 10 has paid to the smart photo machine by means of a payment card or cash.

The intelligent photo machine invites the applicant to take a seat at the provided location opposite the lens 15 of a built-in digital camera, after which the software of the computer-controlled smart photo machine automatically selects the correct frame size around the face of the photographed person;

o automatically checks by facial analysis whether the applicant is wearing glasses, sunglasses or a hat and, if appropriate, requests it to be taken via an auditory message and / or a message on a screen that is within it. applicant's field of vision;

o automatically checks by facial analysis whether the applicant is looking straight ahead into the lens 30 with both eyes, does not smile and looks into the lens with his mouth closed and eyes open, and requests him if necessary

B E2017 / 5723 to remedy this via an auditory and / or visual message to the applicant;

o automatically checks whether the image is sufficiently clear, the background against which the photo was taken meets the legal requirements, and whether the size of the head relative to the photo edge falls within the legal requirements, and if not gives the necessary instructions via a auditory and / or visual message to the applicant to remedy this;

o automatically checks whether a sufficient and correct exposure of the face and background has been set and adjusts this setting itself if necessary;

o automatically checks whether the gloss level of the shot falls within the permissible limits and adjusts the exposure if necessary;

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checks whether there is any undesirable h a: 3: r or ee, which hinders the recognizability of, prevented the applicant through a remedy;

automatically makes a facial image of o shows this image to the applicant and asks his consent for this image by touching a key and makes a new image if necessary;

B E2017 / 5723 o automatically forwards this recording to one cent; rale server from one or more smart f o t o a u t orna w a a r t o e this smart belongs;

o automatically a printed image of the applicant's delivery slider of the smart only an image of also

9th establishment also presupposes at least what the municipal service can use to transmit the unique code that i can read in with the applicant, with which key service recording ser V of it can be sent electronically to the official national authority for approval. and registration.

Preferably, this unique code is the municipal service can immediately connect to the website where the digital record can be downloaded online.

This official national registration authority is competent for issuing proof of identity 30 with the image and signature of the applicant and already has the means of communication to

B E2017 / 5723 to produce the identity document and to inform the applicant by electronic means or by letter, whether or not via the municipality, where and when the applicant can collect his new identity card.

With the insight to better demonstrate the features of the invention, a preferred embodiment of a device for applying the method for recording and registering photos for identity documents according to the invention is described below as an example without any limiting character. , with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

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Figure 1 schematically shows a smart photo machine 1 which comprises a compartment 2 for taking a place for a person 3 to be photographed, in which this person can take place on a seat 4, opposite the lens 5 of a built-in digital camera 6, and opposite a computer screen 7 for displaying visual messages. The compartment 2 further comprises a loudspeaker 8 for displaying auditory messages and an adjustable exposure 9. The wall against which the person 30 takes place is provided with. a suitable background 10 that meets the legal requirements.

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The smart photo machine 1 comprises a second compartment 11, in which there is a control computer 12 for controlling the smart photo machine, which is connected to a payment unit 13 with which payments with cash 14 or with a payment card 15 are possible and further connected is connected to the digital camera 6 and its lens 5, and furthermore is connected to the digital camera 6 and its lens 5, and furthermore is connected to the computer screen 7 and to the loudspeaker 8. The control computer 12 is also connected via a wireless transmission with a remote central server 17 of the network of smart photo cars to which this smart photo machine belongs and which itself has a wireless transmission 18. Finally, the control computer 12 is also connected to a printing unit 19, which delivers a printed image 20 of the person 3 provided with a unique code 21 in a delivery slide 22.

Figure 2 shows on a larger scale a printed image 20 of the face of the person 3 together with a unique code, in this case a QR code 21 on a paper carrier 23. Optionally, space can be provided on this carrier. by having person 3 place his signature 24.

The operation of the smart photo machine 1 is very simple and as follows.

A person 3 that one new picture for a identification need, goes to a smart one photo machine 1 and be paid pre-recording with cash 14 or a payment card 15. The st hour computer 12 ver if.learns the

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payment and invites the ; person 3 from place t · e take in it c omp a rt ime n t 2 on it. seat 4 through one audition f signal through loudspeaker 8 and one visual signal on the comp ut e rseherm The person 3 takes place on it are you? 4, after which the software the steering wheel omouter 12:

o automatically the correct frame size around the face.

of the photographed person selects from the image captured by the digital camera 6 via lens 5;

o automatically checks by analyzing the face whether the applicant is wearing mirrored glasses, sunglasses or a hat and, if appropriate, requests the person to take it off through loudspeaker 8 and c omm e 7;

o automatically checks by analyzing the face whether or not the applicant is looking straight ahead into the lens with both eyes, does not smile, or does not look into the lens with open mouth or closed eyes and requests the applicant to remedy this through a loudspeaker 8 and computer screen 7;

o automatically checks whether the background against which the photograph is being taken and the size of the head relative to the photo edge are within the requirements and, where appropriate, gives the necessary instructions to the digital camera 6 and lens 5 to remedy this;

O E2017 / 5723 o automatically checks whether a sufficient and correct exposure of the face and background has been set and adjusts this setting as necessary by sending instructions to the lighting 9 and / or adjusting the setting of the digital camera 6 and lens 5;

o automatically checks whether the gloss level of the recording falls within the permissible limits and, if necessary, sends instructions to the lighting 9 and / or adjusts the setting of the digital camera 6 and lens 5;

Automatically checks by a n g a n c e s s a s y a s y or e n c e s a n c e s a n c h e s and s and if applicable the person 3 cornerstone sensor 7;

o automatically makes a face recording 20 when all requirements are met;

o shows this recording to the applicant and asks his consent for this recording by touching a key and making a new recording if necessary;

o automatically forwards this recording to a central server 1'7 of the network of smart photo machines to which this smart photo machine 1 belongs;

o a printed image 20 of the printed image 20 of the

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The person 3 who has a new photo for a proof of identity

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smart photo machine to his town hall, without then failing

The municipal services have a unique code from the central office, this photo signature registration of and code inscriptions, from the smart one with which allows the applicant to be sent electronically for delivery of a nationsa identi te it sbew1 if the code reader of the municipal services create a QR connection with the website f

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In a preferred embodiment, the required in the control computer 12 also monitors the level of the

B E2017 / 5723 print medium and / or paper, and warns the maintenance service of the network of smart photo machines to provide this in time via the central server 17 of the inauguration.

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The control computer 12 can also be responsible for monitoring the proper functioning of all components of the smart photo machine, so that in the event of a component failure, this is immediately reported via the central server 17 of the organization and immediate action can be taken.

It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the use for identity cards and travel passports, but that this method and the smart photo machines can also be used for other identity documents such as, for example, security badges, driver's licenses or membership cards.

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Claims (7)

Conclusions 1. “Method for recording and registering photos 5 for proof of identity, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: - the placement of an applicant (3) in a smart photo machine (1), which guides the user through: o automatically select the correct frame size around the face of the photographed person; automatically to check if the applicant one reflective glasses, sunglasses or a wearing a hat and the applicant, if applicable asks to finish this take; o automatically check whether the applicant is looking straight ahead with both eyes in the lens, is not smiling, or is not looking into the lens with his mouth open, and if necessary requests the applicant to remedy this; o automatically check whether the image is sufficiently clear, the background (10) against which the photo is taken meets the requirements and the size of the head relative to the photo edge falls within the requirements, and if necessary gives the necessary instructions to remedy this; O E2017 / 5723 o automatically check whether a sufficient and correct exposure of the face and background (10) has been set and adjust this setting if necessary; O automatically check whether the gloss level of the shot is within the allowable limits, and if necessary adjust the exposure (9); o automatically check that there is no unwanted hair 10 or a headgear in front of the face, which hinders the recognisability of the face, and where appropriate · requests that this be remedied; o automatically record the face 15 when all requirements are met; o show this recording to the applicant and request his approval of this recording by touching a test and making a new recording if necessary; o automatically forward this recording to a central server (17) of the network of smart photo machines to which this smart photo machine (1) belongs; o automatically deliver a printed image (20) of the applicant in a delivery slide (22) of the smart photo machine (1), on which a unique code (21) is also printed. taking the image with the unique code (21) by the applicant to his municipal service; B E2017 / 5723 - handing over his image (20) with unique code (21) to the municipal service, which hereby receives the permission to download the stored image as a digital image online from the central server (1'7) of the network of 5 smart photo machines; - electronic transmission of the downloaded digital image (23) with face photo (20) to the official national registration authority; - the issuing of an identity document with the digital image of the face photo and the security features provided by the official national authority; 15 - automatic notification of the applicant by the official national authority whether or not through the municipality where and when he can collect his identity document. 2.- Device for applying the method of Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one computer-controlled smart photo machine (1) for recording a face photo (20) of an applicant, which is connected to a central server (17) and which is provided with accompanying software, which applicant automatically 25 assists with the recording of his face or passport photo. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the accompanying software automatically invites the applicant to take a seat at the designated place (4) opposite the lens B E2017 / 5723 (5) of a built-in digital camera (6), after which the accompanying software, o automatically the correct frame size around the face 5 of the photographed ones; o automatically checks by facial analysis whether the applicant is wearing reflective glasses, sunglasses or a hat, and if applicable, requests the applicant to take it through an auditory message through a loudspeaker (8) and / or a visual message on a screen ( 7) that is within the field of vision of the applicant (3); o automatically checks by facial analysis whether the applicant (3) is looking with both eyes straight ahead into the lens (5), is not smiling, and does not look with a closed mouth and open eyes into the lens and asks him, if necessary, to remedy this via an auditory and / or visual message to the applicant; o automatically checks whether the image is sufficiently clear, the background against which the photo was taken meets the legal requirements and whether the size of the head relative to the photo edge falls within the legal requirements and, if not, gives the necessary instructions via an auditory and / or visual message to the applicant to remedy this; o automatically checks whether a sufficient and correct exposure of the face and background has been set and adjusts this setting itself if necessary; B E2017 / 5723 o automatically checks or none undesirable her or a headgear for the face it depends Which the- recognizability of he t face hinders, and in where appropriate, request the applicant via an auditory and / or visual message to remedy this; o automatically captures the face (20) as soon as all requirements are met; 1® optionally shows this recording to the applicant and asks his consent for this recording by touching a key and making a new recording if necessary; o automatically forwards this recording to a central server (17) of a network of one or more smart photo machines to which this smart photo machine belongs; O automatically creates a printed image (23) of the applicant and delivers it in a delivery slider (22) of the smart photo machine (1), on which not only image of his face (2 0) is displayed but also one un1eke code (21) the applicant i d e t i f i c e e t Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the device comprises at least one smart unique code reader with which the municipal service the unique code (21), 30 printed on the image (23) of the applicant by the smart photo machine, can read and as electronic B E2017 / 5723 key can be used to download the digital recording online from the central server (17) of the computer-controlled smart photo machine (1) and can electronically forward this digital recording to the official national authority for approval and registration. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the software in the control computer (12) also monitors the level of the raw materials required for the printing unit (13), such as printing medium and / or paper, and the control computer (12) the maintenance service warns of the network of smart photo machines to provide this in time via the central server (17) of the organization. 15 Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the control computer (12) monitors the proper functioning of all components of the smart photo machine (1), so that in the event of a component failure, this is immediately reported via the central server (17) of the organization and can immediately 20 are intervened by the maintenance service of the organization. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the unique code is a QR code. 2 5 BE2017 / 5723 2017/5723 BE2017 / 5723 Method for recording and registering photos for identity documents and device for applying them. A method for recording and registering photos for identity documents, the method comprising the steps of automatically selecting the correct frame size, automatically checking acceptability and automatically forwarding to a central server (17).