ELINA

In addition to the secure and reliable identification of individuals and documents, ELINA is capable of utilising a wide range of other biometric methods.

These include, amongst other things

• contactless fingerprint scanning
• Analysis of palm prints
• Recognition of hand vein patterns
• Iris recognition
• biometric passport photo.

In addition, genuine physiological vital signs are analysed and recorded. These include, for example

• Blood pressure
• vein pattern
• heart rhythm
• Eye movements
• Respiratory rate
• Body temperature.

This multi-perspective biometric analysis enables attempts at deception to be reliably detected and prevented.

If necessary, a comprehensive compliance analysis can be carried out during an identification process. This can include, amongst other things, checking

• Wanted information
• international sanctions lists
• Money laundering indicators
• Indications of terrorist financing
• Risks of fraud.

Thanks to these features, ELINA is not only able to carry out identity verification, but also to provide a comprehensive risk analysis of an identification process.

The identity documents submitted are analysed in detail. Even the slightest alterations to the document – such as changes to the content, pasted-on photographs or completely forged documents – can be detected.

Documents are checked under various lighting conditions:

• White light
• ultraviolet light
• Infrared light.

The identity verification process complies with the technical guideline issued by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) – BSI TR-03135-1 – and thus achieves the same level of security as presenting a photo ID in person to a public authority.

ELINA is part of the MIDAS platform architecture and can be integrated into existing digital infrastructures.

Among other things, the system supports

• Integration into specialist systems
• Integration via OSCI and XÖV standards
• Integration with administrative platforms
• Integration with financial and identity platforms
• Integration with existing IT systems via standardised interfaces.

This means that ELINA can be used as an additional digital access channel without having to change existing processes within an organisation.

MIDAS ELINA is one of the leading technological systems for digital identification processes. The underlying technology is internationally patented and has been certified in accordance with the requirements of the European eIDAS Regulation.

By combining automated identification, biometric analysis, document verification, liveness detection, audit-proof documentation and secure system architecture, ELINA forms a central infrastructure for digital identity and administrative processes.

Advanced biometric analysis

ELINA combines features that are often only partially available, or not available at all, in other identification systems. By combining multiple biometric methods and security mechanisms, it provides a robust and reliable identity verification process.

The key functions include, in particular:

• multi-perspective biometric analysis
• Multi-sensor liveness detection
• Document verification and identification in a single system
• Integration of fingerprint and iris recognition
• Real-time duplicate checking
• Integration of qualified electronic signatures.

ELINA is not only capable of carrying out identification processes automatically, but can also generate and make the resulting documents available immediately.

For all transactions, tamper-proof and document-secure printed materials can be issued. These are printed on security paper and feature several security features.

These include, amongst other things

• UV security features
• Watermark
• safety strip
• microscript
• a unique, invisible serial number.

In addition, ELINA can automatically generate and provide special security stickers for identity documents, such as for change-of-address procedures or similar administrative processes.

These functions enable administrative tasks to be completed in full for each individual case. Following identification, the user receives a tamper-proof receipt immediately, if required.

ELINA combines features that are often only partially available, or not available at all, in other identification systems. By combining multiple biometric methods and security mechanisms, it provides a robust and reliable identity verification process.

The key functions include, in particular:

• multi-perspective biometric analysis
• Multi-sensor liveness detection
• Document verification and identification in a single system
• Integration of fingerprint and iris recognition
• Real-time duplicate checking
• Integration of qualified electronic signatures.

ELINA combines features that are often only partially available, or not available at all, in other identification systems. By combining multiple biometric methods and security mechanisms, it provides a robust and reliable identity verification process.

The key functions include, in particular:

• multi-perspective biometric analysis
• Multi-sensor liveness detection
• Document verification and identification in a single system
• Integration of fingerprint and iris recognition
• Real-time duplicate checking
• Integration of qualified electronic signatures.

SINGLE VS. MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

When taking a photograph, the angle of view makes no difference and produces identical images.

Camera angles from the left, right, top, bottom and front each produce different images.

What does AI actually do?

According to the WKS sampling theorem (also known as the Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem), a unit to be measured must be oversampled by a factor of at least two. In the case of camera systems, this means that the resolution must be twice as high as is actually required.

Example: AI anticipates the presence of skin pores as a biometric feature. A skin pore is approximately 0.03 mm in size. A pixel on a camera sensor is approximately 1.8 µm (1.8 × 10⁻³). At a distance of 50 cm and with a lens angle of view of just 60°, this corresponds to 60 times the size, i.e. approximately 0.1 mm. The pore would be so small that it would not register as a measurable value; rather, its presence could only be inferred. That is all AI can do: merely anticipate.

Admittedly, this is quick in systems based solely on AI, but it is only of limited use because it does not represent a measured value, but merely a guess. However, when it comes to a technical identification system, the aim is to achieve a certain degree of reliability and not to rely on guesswork.

AI only provides a result, …

…yet the solution remains a mystery. An artificial intelligence – or, to be more precise, a machine learning or deep learning algorithm – compares predefined images with one another during training. For example, a human indicates in which images skin pores should be detected and in which they should not. Such an algorithm then learns, based on thousands of images, what the human has taught it: skin pore or no skin pore. In doing so, the algorithm selects arbitrary features on the basis of which it defines the differences between the two skin pore classes. Since a pore is too small for competitors to actually detect, the algorithm looks for other features. Which ones, that is unknown and remains hidden. It is precisely for this reason that such AI-based systems are not free from bias. Because it categorises mercilessly, for example, whether there is a skin pore or not. Because the algorithm can only distinguish between the trained states.

And what makes ELINA different?

When users are identified via ELINA kiosks, genuine biometric features are reliably detected, ruling out any attempts at deception using photos, videos or masks. ELINA captures genuine vital signs and is therefore particularly
secure. Incidentally, ELINA is the only contactless fingerprint system on the market that captures all fingers simultaneously. The vein and palm patterns are also used for security analysis.
Furthermore, ELINA captures each user in a multi-angle image, enabling users to be authenticated using genuine biometric data in any situation, whilst detecting and preventing attempts at deception. At the same time, the system checks whether the user is already known, effectively preventing duplicate identities. ELINA is the only system on the market to achieve this in compliance with data protection regulations and without storing personal data.

Simple forms

Whether for official or personal use, the user is guided through each form by means of user-friendly dialogues and validity checks. This makes using and completing forms a breeze. Forms are pre-filled quickly and reliably to specifically reduce the user’s workload and minimise input errors.

Quick familiarity and routine

Filling in forms will therefore be made significantly easier. The existing workflow is cleverly utilised through a revised layout of the forms to speed up the process and enhance user convenience. Users are provided with a familiar, simple and user-friendly system in every situation. Errors are specifically prevented through validity checks.

>10,000 operations

Depending on the situation, an ELINA kiosk is capable of processing up to 15,000 transactions per month. These can range from simple identification procedures, such as activating a phone card or opening a bank account, to more complex administrative tasks involving the scanning of documents, the printing of stickers and certificates, and updates to the address stored on an ID card’s chip.

• Identification of individuals, including biometric recognition and authentication
• Duplicate checks (> 1 billion biometric comparisons per second) (Prevention of multiple identities)
• Audit-proof document scans
• Document authenticity analysis
• Certification of documents
• Forgery-proof A4 documents (e.g. provisional driving licence)
• Qualified electronic signatures (free for citizens)
• Scans of ID cards, passports and driving licences with secure forensic authenticity analysis
• eID / Chip Writing Service (saving new addresses, PIN reset service, online activation, and much more)
• Biometric passport photos
• Behavioural patterns (e.g. signatures)
• Contactless fingerprint scanning
• Biometric iris recognition
• Handwriting recognition
• Compliance analysis (risk assessment, criminal records, sanctions lists, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, and much more)
• Biometric identity check
• Video communication with the authorities
• Accessible
• Fully private network connection (works without the internet)
• Supports 48 languages as standard

RAPID DIGITISATION USING THE THREE-PILLAR MODEL.

The MIDAS ELINA KIOSK achieves success through its unique selling point.
There is currently no comparable product on the market, nor is there likely to be one in the foreseeable future.

ADVANTAGES

TRUST

Build public confidence in new and innovative
services that offer significant benefits and protection for individuals.

Set new benchmarks for reducing CO2 emissions in public services. If used nationwide, the ELINA Kiosk could cut Germany’s CO2 emissions by 1 to 2 per cent.

Save more than 75% on your costs.