Authorization document issuing device for e.g. passport issuance, has computer that communicates with clerk unit in the form of secure session that makes use of cryptographic key stored in secure application module of clerk unit

摘要

A client unit (15) has a biometric characteristic reader unit for reading a biometric characteristic of the applicant. The client unit and a processor of a clerk unit (13) are arranged to communicate with each other. A processor of a computer (10) and the processor of the clerk unit are arranged to communicate with each other in the form of a secure session that makes use of a cryptographic key stored in a secure application module of the clerk unit. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a communication system; and (2) a method for supporting the issuing of an authorization document to an applicant.