How does openbq work?
openbq assesses biometric quality using internationally recognised standard ISO/IEC 29794 and other quality algorithms. It supports face, fingerprint, iris, and voice modalities.
openbq helps organisations identify, measure, and address issues caused by poor quality biometrics - reducing risk and improving inclusion in national digital identity systems.
Poor biometric capture leads to failed enrolments, manual exceptions, and exclusion - especially for vulnerable populations. These problems often emerge after systems are deployed, when fixes are expensive and politically sensitive.
openbq provides objective, standards-based measurement of biometric quality. It allows program owners to identify risks early, improve enrolment outcomes, and make evidence-based decisions without replacing existing systems or vendors.
openbq assesses biometric quality using internationally recognised standard ISO/IEC 29794 and other quality algorithms. It supports face, fingerprint, iris, and voice modalities.
illumination, pose, expression
ridge clarity, completeness
sharpness and usability
clarity and signal quality
Compliant with ISO/IEC 29794 and vendor-neutral; supports open source quality algorithms and custom extensions.
Integrates into MOSIP's Compliance Toolkit and national ID workflows.
Generate reports, visualise data, and benchmark quality improvements.
openbq is transitioning to an Apache 2.0 licence as a Digital Public Good. A multi-stakeholder governance model will oversee technical direction, community engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Optional services support adoption without restricting access.
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Collaborating with MOSIP and BixeLab to raise the standard of biometric data quality globally.
openbq can support your current quality assessment processes or
research.
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