Abstract

ISO/IEC 7811 defines the characteristics of identification cards. ISO/IEC 7811-9:2008 specifies the physical characteristics of a tactile identifier mark used by visually-impaired card holders to distinguish their cards. It defines the area on the card for the tactile identifier mark (TIM) and the layout of Braille style embossed dots arranged in patterns to enable easy tactile recognition.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2008-06
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 3
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17 Cards and security devices for personal identification
  • ICS
     :
    35.240.15 Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics

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