scope:

For any or all biometric sample types as necessary, this part of ISO/IEC 29794

establishes terms and definitions that are useful in the specification, and use of quality metrics;

recommends the purpose and interpretation of biometric quality scores;

defines the format and placement of quality data fields in biometric data interchange formats;

suggests methods for developing biometric sample datasets for the purpose of quality score normalization; and

suggests a format for exchange of quality algorithm results.

Outside the scope are the following:

the specification of minimum requirements for sample, module, or system quality scores;

performance assessment of quality algorithms; and

standardization of quality algorithms.