Biometric long-term test series at the BEZ: test subjects wanted

Long-term test series at the BEZ

The BEZ focuses on the continuous and regular examination of biometric systems in the form of long-term test series. The test criteria are performance (recognition accuracy of the system), usability (ease of use) and transmission security of the systems. Sufficient statements on these criteria can only be made with the help of a large number of people who regularly test the systems on site.

Key data:

• Test systems: Automatic border control systems (eGates), fingerprint sensors, 3D cameras (including time-of-flight cameras), thermal imaging cameras, spectrometers, NIR point sensors, impedance measuring device. Further systems in planning.
• Wanted: about 100-150 test persons.
• Frequency: Approximately 1-3 times per week, preferably over as long a period as possible. No mandatory requirements regarding the duration of participation. If you are unable to take part in the test series for a longer period of time, this is also not a problem. Once you have registered, you can take part in the tests again at any time without prior registration.
• Registration and one-off enrolment (registration): If you would like to take part in the test series, first book an appointment for enrolment using the links above. Enrolment is a one-off enrolment process during which the reference data for the test systems under investigation are recorded. This includes a reference photo of the face and the reference images of the fingerprints. A detailed briefing is also provided, including an explanation of the applicable data protection measures and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. This first appointment with a one-off enrolment and briefing lasts around 20-30 minutes.
• Duration of the test appointments: Approximately 5-10 minutes (for the entire run-through).
• Participation requirements: Minimum age 18 years. No further requirements. For the project, we are looking for test persons who are as diverse as possible in terms of age, gender and skin type. We therefore welcome all interested participants.

Compensation for expenses
As a thank you for your participation, you will receive a voucher from Wunschgutschein worth €15 after every fifth appointment. This can be redeemed in numerous shops.

How do the tests work?
After enrolment you are registered and can take part in the tests. The first test run takes place directly after enrolment. Our operators supervise the test operation and are always available to answer questions.

Before each test run, you must first register at the BEZ self-service systems (kiosks). When registering, an electronic chip card with the reference photo and ID of the respective test person is written on it. The first test station are electronic passport control systems (eGates). At the eGates, the chip card serves as a substitute for a passport, which is placed on the gate's document reader and scanned. The test person enters the eGate and the gate opens after the data has been read in. A total of three eGates are tested. The fingerprints are then recorded on the fingerprint scanners, the palm and back of the hand are recorded on the spectrometers and on a near-infrared point sensor and, if necessary, the reference photo is re-taken.

You can come in for the tests at any time during our opening hours without an appointment (but no more than once a day, currently no more than three times a week).

Test and opening hours of the BEZ

Tuesday: 12:30 - 15:00

Wednesday: 12:30 - 15:00

Thursday: 12:30 - 15:00

The test series are also carried out during the semester holidays. More information on opening hours and contact details can be found here.