New NIST biometric data standard adds DNA, footmarks and enhanced fingerprint descriptions (Physorg.com)
"The additions to this version of the standard represent a great leap forward," said NIST Biometrics Standards Coordinator Brad Wing. The capabilities of the system have been greatly expanded from that of matching a fingerprint, facial image or iris sample collected directly from a live person and comparing it to samples previously stored in a database. New types of biometric data—DNA and plantars/footprints—were added as well as updates to existing record types.The full article will appeal to technical readers. If that doesn't satisfy your thirst for detail, the full publication of the standard can be found here:
This is the first international standard for the exchange of DNA data. DNA can be used for criminal case identification, such as in a rape case, or in a forensic setting to identify victims, such as those in a plane crash, where it is necessary to have an original DNA sample from the victim, or establish kinship by taking DNA samples from purported relatives. The standard handles both types of cases.
Data Format for the Interchange of Fingerprint, Facial & Other Biometric Information [pdf]
