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The ISO/IEC 24779 multipart standard specifies a family of icons and symbols used in association with devices for biometric enrolment, verification and/or identification. Part 1 describes the approach used in specifying icons and the range of biometric technologies for which icon and symbol development is considered. The symbols and icons are intended to show the modality of biometrics and to advise the necessity of appropriate preparation for and behaviour required when using the biometric systems. They are also intended to assist subjects by guiding them as they use the biometric systems. Icons and symbols used exclusively for biometric enrolment are not specified since most enrolment systems will be supervised, and an attendant will be available to explain to biometric capture subjects what to do. Where icons and symbols are common to biometric enrolment and recognition they shall be used in both contexts. It is recommended that the enrolment of an applicant is used to familiarize both the applicant and operator with the generic symbols for the various biometric modalities. This multi-part international standard focuses on communication with the data capture subject. Operators may use this international standard, but they could need additional symbols and information.