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Acuant iOS SDK v11.5.4

October 2021

See https://github.com/Acuant/iOSSDKV11/releases for release notes.


License

This software is subject to Acuant's end user license agreement (EULA), which can be found here.


Introduction

This document provides detailed information about the Acuant iOS SDK. The Acuant-recommended workflow is described below.

Note: The acceptable quality image is well-cropped, sharp and with no glare present, has a resolution of at least 300 dpi (for data capture) or 600 dpi (for authentication). The aspect ratio should be acceptable and matches an ID document.


Updating to 11.5.1+

Please see the provided migration details document for information about updating to 11.5.1+


Prerequisites

  • iOS version 11.0 or later
  • Xcode 12.5.1+

Modules

The SDK includes the following modules:

Acuant Face Capture Library (AcuantFaceCapture):

  • Uses native iOS Camera to capture face.

Acuant Passive Liveness Library (AcuantPassiveLiveness):

  • Uses proprietary algorithm to detect a live person

Acuant Common Library (AcuantCommon):

  • Contains all shared internal models and supporting classes

Acuant Camera Library (AcuantCamera):

Acuant Image Preparation Library (AcuantImagePreparation):

  • Contains all image processing such as cropping, calculation of sharpness and glare

Acuant Document Processing Library (AcuantDocumentProcessing):

  • Contains all the methods to upload the document images, process and get results

Acuant Face Match Library (AcuantFaceMatch):

  • Contains a method to match two facial images

Acuant EChip Library (AcuantEchipReader):

  • Contains methods for e-Passport chip reading and authentication using Ozone

Acuant HG Liveness Library (AcuantHGLiveness):

  • Uses iOS native camera library to capture facial liveness using a proprietary algorithm

Acuant IP Liveness Library (AcuantIPLiveness):

  • Uses proprietary algorithm to detect a live person

Note: IP Liveness is now referred to in the UI as Enhanced Liveness.


Manual Setup

  1. Add the following dependent embedded frameworks:
  • AcuantFaceCapture

  • AcuantPassiveLiveness

  • AcuantCommon

  • AcuantImagePreparation

  • AcuantDocumentProcessing

  • AcuantHGLiveness

  • AcuantFaceMatch

  • AcuantEchipReader

  • AcuantCamera - TesseractOCR.framework

  • AcuantIPLiveness - iProov.xcframework - SocketIO.xcframework - Starscream.xcframework

    Note: AcuantCamera and AcuantFaceCapture are open projects. You will have to add the source code to your solution for frameworks.

  1. Get Carthage https://github.com/Carthage/Carthage

    Note: The SDK does not support downloading from Carthage. The usage of Carthage here is to simplify copying frameworks and slicing unwanted architectures.

  2. Open your project in Xcode and navigate to Build Phases tab in application project settings. Add a "New Run Script".

  3. Add the following to the script.

    /usr/local/bin/carthage copy-frameworks
    
  4. Create new inputFileList.xcfilelist and outputFileList.xcfilelist. Add necessary frameworks to both files. Example in repository.

  5. Add the .xcfilelist to your run script.

    For additional information, please visit https://github.com/Carthage/Carthage.


Using CocoaPods

Important Note: When using import statements for open projects (specifically AcuantCamera and AcuantFaceCapture) with CocoaPods, please use import AcuantiOSSDKV11 in Xcode.

  1. Add the following in the podfile to get all the modules:

     platform :ios, '11'
     pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11', '~> 11.5.4' #for all packages
    

Alternatively, use the following to add independent modules in the podfile:

  • AcuantCamera

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantCamera'
     	dependency AcuantImagePreparation
     	dependency AcuantCommon
     			
     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantCamera/Document' # if you want Document camera
     	
     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantCamera/Mrz' # if you want MRZ camera
     	dependency TesseractOCRiOS
     	
     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDK11/AcuantCamera/Barcode' # if you want Barcode camera
    
  • AcuantFaceCapture

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantFaceCapture'
    
  • AcuantImagePreparation

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantImagePreparation'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  • AcuantDocumentProcessing

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantDocumentProcessing'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  • AcuantHGLiveness

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantHGLiveness'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  • AcuantIPLiveness

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantIPLiveness'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
     	dependency iProov
    
  • AcuantPassiveLiveness

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantPassiveLiveness'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  • AcuantFaceMatch

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantFaceMatch'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  • AcuantEchipReader

     	pod 'AcuantiOSSDKV11/AcuantEchipReader'
     	dependency AcuantCommon
    
  1. Enable "BUILD_LIBRARY_FOR_DISTRIBUTION" for all Acuant pod frameworks in Build Settings.

    • Using Cocoapods. Add to your Podfile.

        post_install do |installer|
        	installer.pods_project.targets.each do |target|
        		if ['AcuantiOSSDKV11', 'Socket.IO-Client-Swift', 'Starscream'].include? target.name
        			target.build_configurations.each do |config|
        				config.build_settings['BUILD_LIBRARY_FOR_DISTRIBUTION'] = 'YES'
        			end
        		end
        	end
        end
      
    • Manually


Required Setup

Create a plist file named AcuantConfig that includes the following details:

	<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
	<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
	<plist version="1.0">
		<dict>
			<key>acuant_username</key>
			<string>xxxxxx@acuantcorp.com</string>
			<key>acuant_password</key>
			<string>xxxxxxxxxx</string>
			<key>acuant_subscription</key>
			<string>xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx</string>
			<key>frm_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://frm.acuant.net</string>
			<key>passive_liveness_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://us.passlive.acuant.net</string>
			<key>med_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://medicscan.acuant.net</string>
			<key>assureid_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://services.assureid.net</string>
			<key>acas_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://acas.acuant.net</string>
			<key>ozone_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://ozone.acuant.net</string>
		</dict>
	</plist>

The following are the default values for testing purposes:

	PREVIEW
			<key>frm_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.face.acuant.net</string>
			<key>passive_liveness_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.passlive.acuant.net</string>
			<key>med_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.medicscan.acuant.net</string>
			<key>assureid_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.assureid.acuant.net</string>
			<key>acas_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.acas.acuant.net</string>
			<key>ozone_endpoint</key>
			<string>https://preview.ozone.acuant.net</string>
	
The following are the default values based on region:

	USA
		<key>frm_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://frm.acuant.net</string>
		<key>passive_liveness_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://us.passlive.acuant.net</string>
		<key>med_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://medicscan.acuant.net</string>
		<key>assureid_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://services.assureid.net</string>
		<key>acas_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://acas.acuant.net</string>
		<key>ozone_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://ozone.acuant.net</string>

	EU
		<key>frm_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://eu.frm.acuant.net</string>
		<key>passive_liveness_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://eu.passlive.acuant.net</string>
		<key>assureid_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://eu.assureid.acuant.net</string>
		<key>acas_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://eu.acas.acuant.net</string>
		<key>ozone_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://eu.ozone.acuant.net</string>

	AUS
		<key>frm_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://aus.frm.acuant.net</string>
		<key>passive_liveness_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://aus.passlive.acuant.net</string>
		<key>assureid_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://aus.assureid.acuant.net</string>
		<key>acas_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://aus.acas.acuant.net</string>
		<key>ozone_endpoint</key>
		<string>https://aus.ozone.acuant.net</string>

Initialize

Initialization Before you use the SDK, you must initialize it, either by using the credentials saved on the device or by using bearer tokens (provided by an external server).

  1. Select packages for initialization.

     let packages = [AcuantEchipPackage(), ImagePreparationPackage()]
    
  2. Initialize the SDK.

     let initalizer: IAcuantInitializer = AcuantInitializer()
     
     let task = initalizer.initialize(packages: packages){ [weak self]
     	error in
     		if let err = error{
     			//error
     		}
     		else{
     			//success
     		}	
     }
    

    Note: If you are not using a configuration file for initialization, then use the following statement (providing appropriate credentials for username, password, and subscription ID):

     Credential.setUsername(username: "xxx")
     Credential.setPassword(password: "xxxx")
     Credential.setSubscription(subscription: "xxxxxx")
    
     let endpoints = Endpoints()
     endpoints.frmEndpoint = "https://frm.acuant.net"
     endpoints.healthInsuranceEndpoint = "https://medicscan.acuant.net"
     endpoints.idEndpoint = "https://services.assureid.net"
     endpoints.acasEndpoint = "https://acas.acuant.net"
     endpoints.ozoneEndpoint = "https://ozone.acuant.net"
    
     Credential.setEndpoints(endpoints: endpoints)		
    

Bearer Tokens

  1. Use Acuant Services to retrieve a token. Acuant recommends using a proxy service to retrieve the token to ensure integrity of credentials.

  2. Set the token:

     if let success = Credential.setToken(token: ""){
     	//token was valid
     }
     else{
     	//invalid or expired token
     }
    
  3. Tokens will eventually expire, depending on the provided settings. Use the method below to ensure token is still valid before reusing the token.

     if let token : AcuantJwtToken = Credential.getToken(){
     	let valid: Bool = token.isValid()
     }
    
  4. Note: If token is set, all service calls will attempt to authorize using the token. If the token is not set, the legacy credentials will be used.

  5. Important Note: You will still need to provide the SubscriptionId in the Credential object in order to use Acuant Services with bearer tokens.

Initialization without a Subscription ID

AcuantImagePreparation may be initialized by providing only a username and a password. However, without providing a Subscription ID, the application can only capture an image and get the image.

Initialize without a Subscription ID:

  • Only the AcuantCamera, AcuantImagePreparation, and AcuantHGLiveness modules may be used.
  • The SDK can be used to capture the identity documents.
  • The captured images can be exported from the SDK. See the DocumentCaptureDelegate protocol in the AcuantCamera project.

Capture an Image using AcuantCamera

AcuantCamera is best used in portrait mode. Lock the orientation of the app before using Camera.

  1. Set up callbacks:

     // Returns the image and barcodeString captured from device
     public protocol CameraCaptureDelegate {
     	func setCapturedImage(image:Image, barcodeString:String?)
     }
    
  2. Open the camera. Options can be defined through an options object. See CameraOptions for all configurable fields.

     let options = CameraOptions(autoCapture: true, hideNavigationBar: true)
     let documentCameraController = DocumentCameraController.getCameraController(delegate:self!, cameraOptions: options)
     
     navigationController.pushViewController(documentCameraController, animated: false)
    

Note: When the camera is launched, the image processing speed is automatically checked.

  • Live document detection and auto capture features are enabled if the device supports a speed of at least 130ms.
  • For devices that don't meet the processing threshold, tap to capture will be enabled. Live document detection and auto capture features are disabled and switched to tap to capture. The user will have to manually capture the document.
  1. Get the captured image:

     public protocol CameraCaptureDelegate {
     	func setCapturedImage(image:Image, barcodeString:String?)
     }
    
  2. User canceled:

     func setCapturedImage(image:Image, barcodeString:String?){
     	if let success = image.image{
     	}
     	else{
     		//user has canceled
     	}
     }
    

Using Custom UI with DocumentCaptureSession (see DocumentCameraController.swift for reference):

  1. Get the DocumentCaptureSession.

     public protocol DocumentCaptureDelegate {
         func readyToCapture() // gets called when triggering capture
         func documentCaptured(image:UIImage, barcodeString:String?) // gets called with captured result
     }
     
     let captureSession = DocumentCaptureSession.getDocumentCaptureSession(
     	delegate: DocumentCaptureDelegate, // session callback
     	frameDelegate: FrameAnalysisDelegate, // frame analysis callback
     	autoCaptureDelegate: AutoCaptureDelegate, // enable frame analysis/auto capture
     	captureDevice: AVCaptureDevice?) // AV Capture Device 
    
  2. Start the session, and then add the session to AVCaptureVideoPreviewLayer.

     captureSession.start() // will start the capture session.
     let videoPreviewLayer = AVCaptureVideoPreviewLayer(session: captureSession)
     
     //write your own custom UI code
    
  3. Receive Frame Results.

     public enum FrameResult : Int{
         case NO_DOCUMENT, // No document
         	SMALL_DOCUMENT, // Document is small
         	BAD_ASPECT_RATIO, // Document type does not match aspect ratio
         	GOOD_DOCUMENT, // Document is good to trigger capture
         	DOCUMENT_NOT_IN_FRAME // Document is not in frame
     }
     
     public protocol FrameAnalysisDelegate{
         func onFrameAvailable(frameResult: FrameResult, points: Array<CGPoint>?)
     }
    
  4. Trigger capture.

     captureSession.enableCapture()
    
  5. DocumentCaptureDelegate will be executed with result

     func documentCaptured(image:UIImage, barcodeString:String?)
    

Note: AcuantCamera is dependent on AcuantImagePreparation and AcuantCommon.


Capture a document barcode using AcuantCamera

Note: During regular capture of a document, the camera attempts to read the barcode. Launch this camera mode only if the barcode is expected according to document classification and failed to read during normal capture of the relevant side.

  1. Set up delegate:

         @objc public protocol BarcodeCameraDelegate: AnyObject {
             func captured(barcode: String?)
         }
    
  2. Open the camera:

         let options = CameraOptions(timeInMsPerDigit: 1000,
                                     digitsToShow: 20,
                                     colorHold: UIColor.white.cgColor,
                                     colorCapturing: UIColor.green.cgColor)
         let barcodeCamera = BarcodeCameraViewController(options: options, delegate: self)
         navigationController?.pushViewController(barcodeCamera, animated: false)
    

Note: Be aware that timeInMsPerDigit will be used as the time to wait after the barcode is detected and digitsToShow (in seconds) will be used as a timeout. When the timeout is reached the camera will be closed.


Read MRZ using AcuantCamera

  1. Add Tesseract dependency. See https://github.com/gali8/Tesseract-OCR-iOS

  2. Add the OCRB Training data to you project. We recommend using the training data resource in Assets directory of the Sample App. Please refer to https://www.raywenderlich.com/2010498-tesseract-ocr-tutorial-for-ios#toc-anchor-005.

  3. Set View Controller UI customizations.

     public enum MrzCameraState : Int {
     	case None = 0, Align = 1, MoveCloser = 2, TooClose = 3, Good = 4, Captured = 5
     }
     
     let vc = AcuantMrzCameraController()
     vc.options = CameraOptions()
     
     vc.customDisplayMessage : ((MrzCameraState) -> String) = {
     	state in
     		switch(state){
     			case .None, .Align:
     				return ""
     			case .MoveCloser:
     				return "Move Closer"
     			case .TooClose:
     				return "Too Close!"
     			case .Good:
     				return "Reading MRZ"
     			case .Captured:
     				return "Captured"
     		}
     }
    
  4. Set callback.

     vc.callback : ((AcuantMrzResult?) -> Void)? = { [weak self]
     	result in
     	
     		if let success = result{
     			DispatchQueue.main.async {
     				//pop or dismiss the View Controller
     				self?.navigationController?.popViewController(animated: true)
     			}
     		}
     		else{
     			//User Canceled
     		}
     }	
    
  5. Present or Push the View Controller. Push is shown in example.

     self.navigationController?.pushViewController(controller, animated: false)
    
  6. Result.

     public class AcuantMrzResult{
     	public var surName:String = ""
     	public var givenName:String = ""
     	public var country:String = ""
     	public var passportNumber: String = ""
     	public var nationality:String = ""
     	public var dob: String = ""
     	public var gender: String = ""
     	public var passportExpiration: String = ""
     	public var personalDocNumber: String = ""
     	public var checkSumResult1: Bool = false
     	public var checkSumResult2: Bool = false
     	public var checkSumResult3: Bool = false
     	public var checkSumResult4: Bool = false
     	public var checkSumResult5: Bool = false
     }
    

AcuantEchipReader

  1. Configure the application to detect NFC Tags. Add "Near Field Communication" Capability to the target app under Signing and Capability in Xcode. Then, add "NFCReaderUsageDescription" key to the Info.plist of the app. For more info, please look at "Configure the App to Detect NFC Tags" on https://developer.apple.com/documentation/corenfc/building_an_nfc_tag-reader_app.

  2. Add "ISO7816 application identifiers for NFC Tag Reader Session" key with "A0000002471001" as item value in application info.plist.

  3. AcuantEchipPackage must be initialized in the previous step.

  4. This feature is only available in iOS version 13 and above. You will need to use the @available attribute to use methods inside module.

  5. Create an instance of Acuant Reader. Make sure this object does not get disposed while reading.

     private let reader: IEchipReader = EchipReader()
    
  6. Create a session request.

     let request = AcuantEchipSessionRequest(passportNumber: "", dateOfBirth: "", expiryDate: "")
    
  7. Set custom messages based on state of reader.

     public enum AcuantEchipDisplayMessage {
         case requestPresentPassport
         case authenticatingWithPassport(Int)
         case readingDataGroupProgress(String, Int)
         case error
         case authenticatingExtractedData
         case successfulRead
     }
    
     let customDisplayMessage : ((AcuantEchipDisplayMessage) -> String?) =  {
     	message in
    
     		switch message {
     			case .requestPresentPassport:
     				return "Hold your iPhone near an NFC enabled passport."
     			case .authenticatingWithPassport(let progress):
                 let progressString = handleProgress(percentualProgress: progress)
                 return "Authenticating with passport.....\n\n\(progressString)"
     			case .readingDataGroupProgress(let dataGroup, let progress):
     				let progressString = handleProgress(percentualProgress: progress)
     				return "Reading \(dataGroup).....\n\n\(progressString)"
     			case .error:
     				return "Sorry, there was a problem reading the passport. Please try again"
     			case .successfulRead:
     				return "Passport read successfully"
     			case .authenticatingExtractedData:
     				return "Authenicating with Ozone"
         }
     }
    
  8. Start the reader.

     self.reader.readNfcTag(request: request, customDisplayMessage: customDisplayMessage){ [weak self]
     	(model, error) in
     		if let result = model{
                 //success
     		}
     		else{
     			if let err = error{
     				//error
     			}
     			else{
     				//user canceled
     			}  
     		}
     }
    
  9. Result.

     public class AcuantPassportModel {
     	public var documentType : String
     	public var documentSubType : String
     	public var personalNumber : String
     	public var documentNumber : String
     	public var issuingAuthority : String
     	public var documentExpiryDate : String
     	public var firstName : String
     	public var lastName : String
     	public var dateOfBirth : String
     	public var gender : String
     	public var nationality : String
     	public var image : UIImage?
     	public var passportSigned = OzoneResultStatus.UNKNOWN
     	public var passportCountrySigned = OzoneResultStatus.UNKNOWN
     	public var passportDataValid = false
     	public var age: Int?
     	public var isExpired: Bool?
     	    
         public func getRawDataGroup(dgId: AcuantDataGroupId) -> [UInt8]?{
             return self.dataGroups[dgId]
         }
     }
     
     public enum OzoneResultStatus : Int{
         case SUCCESS
         case FAILED
         case UNKNOWN
     }
    
     public enum AcuantDataGroupId : Int {
         case COM
         case DG1
         case DG2
         case DG3
         case DG4
         case DG5
         case DG6
         case DG7
         case DG8
         case DG9
         case DG10
         case DG11
         case DG12
         case DG13
         case DG14
         case DG15
         case DG16
         case SOD
         case Unknown
     }
    
  10. Map country to passport.

     public let AcuantCountryDataPageMap: [String: String]
     //{ "CountryCode": "Location" }
    

AcuantImagePreparation

This module contains all image preparation functionality.

Cropping, Sharpness, and Glare

After an image is captured, it is cropped and checked for sharpness and glare. This is done using the evaluateImage of AcuantImagePreparation.

public class func evaluateImage(data: CroppingData, callback: (AcuantImage, AcuantError) -> ())

To create the CroppingData used above, use the following method passing in the Image that you received from the camera:

CroppingData.newInstance(image: Image)

The callback returns the AcuantImage and AcuantError. The AcuantImage can be used to verify the crop, sharpness, and glare of the image, and then upload the document in the next step (see AcuantDocumentProcessing).

public class AcuantImage {
	public let image: UIImage
	public let data: NSData
	public let sharpness: Int
	public let glare: Int
	public let dpi: Int
	public let isPassport: Bool
}	

If the sharpness value is greater than 50, then the image is considered sharp (not blurry). If the glare value is 100, then the image does not contain glare. If the glare value is 0, then image contains glare.

Preferably, the image must be sharp and not contain glare to get best results in authentication and data extraction. When the image has glare, low sharpness, or both, retry the capture.

Acuant recommends against modifying and/or compressing the resulting AcuantImage.image before uploading. Modifying and/or compressing the AcuantImage.image may negatively affect authentication and data extraction results.

Note: If you are using an independent orchestration layer, then make sure you supply AcuantImage.data not just AcuantImage.image.


AcuantDocumentProcessing

After you capture a document image and completed crop, it can be processed using the following steps.

Note: If an upload fails with an error, retry the image upload using a better image.

  1. Create an instance:

     public class func createInstance(options:IdOptions,delegate:CreateInstanceDelegate)
    
     public protocol CreateInstanceDelegate{
     	func instanceCreated(instanceId: String?,error:AcuantError?);
     }
    
  2. Prepare the image. You must pass in AcuantImage.data and idData.barcodeString (when applicable) in EvaluatedImageData.

     public class EvaluatedImageData {
     	public let imageBytes: NSData
     	public let barcodeString: String?
     	public init(imageBytes: NSData, barcodeString: String?)
     }
    
  3. Upload the image:

     public class func uploadImage(instancdId:String,data:EvaluatedImageData,options:IdOptions,delegate:UploadImageDelegate)
    
     public protocol UploadImageDelegate{
     	func imageUploaded(error: AcuantError?,classification:Classification?);
     }
    
  4. Get the data:

     public class func getData(instanceId:String,isHealthCard:Bool,delegate:GetDataDelegate?)
    
     public protocol UploadImageDelegate{
     	func imageUploaded(error: AcuantError?,classification:Classification?);
     }
    
  5. Delete the instance:

     public class func deleteInstance(instanceId : String,type:DeleteType, delegate:DeleteDelegate)
    
     public protocol DeleteDelegate {
     	func instanceDeleted(success : Bool)
     }
    

Acuant Face Capture

  1. (Optional) Set default Image. Locate "acuant_default_face_image.png" in the Assets directory of sample app project. Add this to your app if needed.

  2. Set localized strings in app's localizables:

     "acuant_face_camera_initial" = "Align face to start capture";
     "acuant_face_camera_face_too_close" = "Too Close! Move Away";
     "acuant_face_camera_face_too_far" = "Move Closer";
     "acuant_face_camera_face_has_angle" =  "Face has Angle. Do not tilt";
     "acuant_face_camera_face_not_in_frame" =  "Move in Frame";
     "acuant_face_camera_face_moved" = "Hold Steady";
     "acuant_face_camera_capturing_2" = "Capturing\n2...";
     "acuant_face_camera_capturing_1" = "Capturing\n1...";	
    
  3. Set any UI Customizations needed:

     class FaceCameraOptions{
     	public let totalCaptureTime: Int //totoal time to capture
     	public let bracketColorDefault: CGColor //bracket color default (no face)
     	public let bracketColorError: CGColor //bracket color error (error in face requirements)
     	public let bracketColorGood: CGColor //bracket color good (good face requirements)
     	public let fontColorDefault: CGColor //font color default
     	public let fontColorError: CGColor //font color error
     	public let fontColorGood: CGColor //font color good
     	public let defaultImageUrl: String //default image
     	public let showOval: Bool // show oval
     }
     
     //example
     let options = FaceCameraOptions()
    
  4. Get the Controller and push to navigationController:

     let controller = FaceCaptureController()
     controller.options = options
     controller.callback = { [weak self]
     	(image: UIImage?) in
     		
     		if(image == nil){
     			//user canceled
     		}
         
     }
     		
     self.navigationController.pushViewController(controller, animated: true)
    
  5. Use the callback with the captured result.


Acuant Passive Liveness

Acuant recommends using the LiveAssessment property rather than the score) to evaluate response. PassiveLiveness.startSelfieCapture will return a rescaled image.

Follow these recommendations to effectively process an image for passive liveness:

Image requirements

  • Height: minimum 480 pixels; recommended 720 or 1080 pixels
  • Compression: Image compression is not recommended (JPEG 70 level or above is acceptable). For best results, use uncompressed images.

Face requirements

  • Out-of-plane rotation: Face pitch and yaw angle: from -20 to 20 degrees +/-3 degrees
  • In-plane rotation: Face roll angle: from -30 to 30 degrees +/- 3 degrees
  • Pupillary distance: Minimum distance between the eyes 90 +/- 5 pixels
  • Face size: Minimum 200 pixels in either dimension
  • Faces per image: 1
  • Sunglasses: Must be removed

Capture requirements

The following may significantly increase errors or false results:

  • Using a motion blur effect
  • Texture filtering
  • A spotlight on the face and nearest surroundings
  • An environment with poor lighting or colored light

Note: The use of fish-eye lenses is not supported by this API.

  1. Get Passive Liveness result with UIImage:

     //liveness request
     class AcuantLivenessRequest{
         public let image: UIImage
         public init(image: UIImage)
     }
     
     //liveness response
     class AcuantLivenessResponse{
     	public let score: Int
     	public let result: AcuantLivenessAssessment
     	
     	public enum AcuantLivenessAssessment: String{
     		case Error
     		case PoorQuality
     		case Live
     		case NotLive
     	}
     }
     
     //liveness response
     class AcuantLivenessError{
     	public let errorCode: AcuantLivenessErrorCode?
     	public let description: String?
     	
     	
     	public enum AcuantLivenessErrorCode: String{
     	    case Unknown
     	    case FaceTooClose
     	    case FaceNotFound
     	    case FaceTooSmall
     	    case FaceAngleTooLarge
     	    case FailedToReadImage
     	    case InvalidRequest
     	    case InvalidRequestSettings
     	    case Unauthorized
     	    case NotFound
     	    case InternalError
     	    case InvalidJson
     	}
     }
     
     //example
     PassiveLiveness.postLiveness(request: AcuantLivenessRequest(image: image)){ [weak self]
     	(result: AcuantLivenessResponse?, error: AcuantLivenessError?) in
     		//response
     }
    

AcuantHGLiveness

This module checks for liveness (whether the subject is a live person) by using blink detection. The user interface code for this is contained in the Sample application (FaceLivenessCameraController.swift) which customers may modify for their specific requirements.

Acuant UI in Sample App

// Code for HG Live controller
let liveFaceViewController = FaceLivenessCameraController()
liveFaceViewController.delegate : AcuantHGLiveFaceCaptureDelegate = self
self.navigationController.pushViewController(liveFaceViewController, animated: true)

Custom UI, create a face live capture session:

enum AcuantFaceType : Int {

    case NONE // No face
	
    case FACE_TOO_CLOSE // face is too close camera
	
    case FACE_MOVED // face moved from its original position
	
    case FACE_TOO_FAR // face is too far from camera
		
    case FACE_NOT_IN_FRAME // face is not in frame
    
    case FACE_GOOD_DISTANCE // face is good distance and in frame
}

public protocol AcuantHGLiveFaceCaptureDelegate {
		func liveFaceDetailsCaptured(liveFaceDetails: LiveFaceDetails?, faceType: HGLiveness.AcuantFaceType)
}

public class func getFaceCaptureSession(delegate:AcuantHGLiveFaceCaptureDelegate?, captureDevice: AVCaptureDevice?)-> FaceCaptureSession


let faceCaptureSession = HGLiveness.getFaceCaptureSession(delegate: self, captureDevice: captureDevice)

AcuantIPLiveness

The AcuantIPLiveness module checks whether the subject is a live person.

  1. Run the setup:

     IPLiveness.performLivenessSetup(delegate:LivenessSetupDelegate)
    
     public protocol LivenessSetupDelegate{
     	func livenessSetupSucceeded(result:LivenessSetupResult) // Called when setup succeeds
     	func livenessSetupFailed(error:AcuantError) // Called when setup failed
     }
    
     public class LivenessSetupResult {
     	public var apiKey : String
     	public var token : String
     	public var userId : String
     	public var apiEndpoint : String
    
     }
    
  2. Perform the Liveness test:

    Note: You can customize the UI as needed by using LivenessSetupResult.

     // Adjust various colors for the camera preview:
     setupResult.ui.lineColor = .white
     setupResult.ui.backgroundColor = .black
     setupResult.ui.loadingTintColor = .lightGray
     setupResult.ui.notReadyTintColor = .orange
     setupResult.ui.readyTintColor = .green
    
     setupResult.ui.title = "title" // Specify a custom title to be shown. Defaults to nil which will show an auto generated message. Set to empty string ("") to hide the message entirely.
     setupResult.ui.regularFont = "SomeFont"
     setupResult.ui.boldFont = "SomeFont-Bold"
     setupResult.ui.fonts = ["SomeFont", "SomeFont-Bold"] // If using custom fonts, specify them here (don't forget to add them to your Info.plist!)
     setupResult.ui.logoImage = UIImage(named: "foo")
     setupResult.ui.scanLineDisabled = false // Disables the vertical sweeping scanline while flashing
     setupResult.ui.autoStartDisabled = false // Disable the "auto start" countdown functionality. The user will have to tap the screen to start liveness test
    
     IPLiveness.performLivenessTest(setupResult:LivenessSetupResult, delegate:LivenessTestDelegate)
     
     public protocol LivenessTestDelegate{
     	func livenessTestCompleted() // This is for the test; called when Enroll is complete
     	func livenessTestCompletedWithError(error:AcuantError?) // This is for the test; called when Enroll is complete and error occured
     	func livenessTestProcessing(progress: Double, message: String) // This is for real-time notifications of progress of liveness test. It will be called after user captures live face. It is intended to be used for custom UI progress notification.
     	func livenessTestConnecting() // Will be called before face capture starts. Use for custom UI while test is connecting.
     	func livenessTestConnected() // Will be called as face capture starts. Can usually be blank or can be used to clear any custom connecting UI if needed.
    
     }
    
  3. Get the liveness test result:

     IPLiveness.getLivenessTestResult(token:String,userId:String,delegate:LivenessTestResultDelegate)
     
     public protocol LivenessTestResultDelegate{
     	func livenessTestResultReceived(result:LivenessResult) // Called when test result was received successfully
     	func livenessTestResultReceiveFailed(error:AcuantError) // Called when test result was not received
     }
    
     public class LivenessTestResult {
     	public var passedLivenessTest : Bool = false
     	public var image : UIImage? = nil
     
     }
    

The following is a list of dependencies:

  • iProov.xcframework
  • SocketIO.xcframework
  • Startscream.xcframework

AcuantFaceMatch

This module is used to match two facial images:

	public class func processFacialMatch(facialData : FacialMatchData, delegate : FacialMatchDelegate)

	public protocol FacialMatchDelegate {
		func facialMatchFinished(result:FacialMatchResult?)
	}

	public class FacialMatchData{
		public var faceImageOne : UIImage // Facial image from ID Card (image gets compressed by 80%)
		public var faceImageTwo : UIImage // Facial image from selfie capture during liveness check (image gets compressed by 80%)
	}

Error codes

public class AcuantErrorCodes{
	public static let ERROR_InvalidCredentials = -1
	public static let ERROR_InitializationNotFinished = -4
	public static let ERROR_Network = -5
	public static let ERROR_InvalidJson = -6
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotCrop = -7
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotCreateConnectInstance = -13
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotUploadConnectImage = -14
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotUploadConnectBarcode = -15
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotGetConnectData = -16
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotClassifyDocument = -20
	public static let ERROR_LowResolutionImage = -21
	public static let ERROR_BlurryImage = -22
	public static let ERROR_ImageWithGlare = -23
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotGetIPLivenessToken = -24
	public static let ERROR_NotALiveFace = -25
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotAccessLivenessData = -26
	public static let ERROR_CouldNotAccessCredential = -27
	public static let ERROR_USER_CANCELED_ACTIVITY = -28
	public static let ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER = -29
	    
	//ozone
	public static let ERROR_OzoneInvalidFormat = -50;
	public static let ERROR_OzoneNotAuthorized = -51;
	    
	//echip
	public static let ERROR_EChipReadError = -60;
	public static let ERROR_InvalidNfcTag = -61;
	public static let ERROR_InvalidNfcKeyFormatting = -62;
}

Error descriptions

public class AcuantErrorDescriptions {
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidCredentials = "Invalid credentials"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidLicenseKey = "Invalid License Key"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidEndpoint = "Invalid endpoint"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_Network = "Network problem"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InitializationNotFinished = "Initialization not finished"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidJson = "Invalid Json response"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotCrop = "Could not crop image"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_BarcodeCaptureFailed = "Barcode capture failed"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_BarcodeCaptureTimedOut = "Barcode capture timed out"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_BarcodeCaptureNotAuthorized = "Barcode capture is not authorized"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_LiveFaceCaptureNotAuthorized = "Live face capture is not authorized"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotCreateConnectInstance = "Could not create connect Instance"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotUploadConnectImage = "Could not upload image to connect instance"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotUploadConnectBarcode = "Could not upload barcode to connect instance"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotGetConnectData = "Could not get connect image data"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CardWidthNotSet = "Card width not set"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotGetHealthCardData = "Could not get health card data"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotClassifyDocument = "Could not classify document"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_LowResolutionImage = "Low resolution image"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_BlurryImage = "Blurry image"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_ImageWithGlare = "Image has glare"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotGetIPLivenessToken = "Could not get face liveness token"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_NotALiveFace = "Not a live face"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_CouldNotAccessLivenessData = "Could not access liveness data"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_ERROR_CouldNotAccessCredential = "Could not get credential"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_USER_CANCELED_ACTIVITY = "User canceled activity"
	public static let ERROR_DESC_INVALID_PARAMETERS = "Invalid Parameters."
	
	public static let ERROR_DESC_OzoneInvalidFormat = "Ozone returned invalid format";
	public static let ERROR_DESC_OzoneNotAuthorized = "Credentials not authorized for ozone";
	
	public static let ERROR_DESC_EChipReadError = "Error reading eChip. Connection lost to passport or incorrect key.";
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidNfcTag = "Tag Tech list was null. Most likely means unsupported passport/not a passport";
	public static let ERROR_DESC_InvalidNfcKeyFormatting = "Decryption key formatted incorrectly. Check DOB, DOE, and doc number.";
}

Image

public class Image {
	public var image: UIImage? = nil
	public var dpi: Int = 0 // dpi value of the captured image
	public var error: AcuantError? = nil
	public var isCorrectAspectRatio = false // If the captured image has the correct aspect ratio
	public var aspectRatio: Float = 0.0 // Aspect ratio of the captured image
	public var points: Array<CGPoint> = []
	public var isPassport = false
	public init(){}
}

CameraOptions

public class CameraOptions{    
	public let timeInMsPerDigit: Int
	public let digitsToShow: Int
	public let allowBox: Bool
	public let autoCapture: Bool
	public let hideNavigationBar : Bool
	public let bracketLengthInHorizontal : Int
	public let bracketLengthInVertical: Int
	public let defaultBracketMarginWidth : CGFloat
	public let defaultBracketMarginHeight : CGFloat
	public let colorHold: CGColor
	public let colorCapturing: CGColor
	public let colorBracketAlign: CGColor
	public let colorBracketCloser: CGColor
	public let colorBracketHold: CGColor
	public let colorBracketCapture: CGColor
	public let defaultImageUrl: String
	public let showBackButton: Bool
}

IdOptions

public class IdOptions {
	public var cardSide: CardSide = CardSide.Front
	public var isHealthCard: Bool = false
	public var isRetrying: Bool = false
	public var authenticationSensitivity: AuthenticationSensitivity = AuthenticationSensitivity.Normal
	public var tamperSensitivity: TamperSensitivity = TamperSensitivity.Normal
}

AcuantPassportModel (used in eChip workflow)

public class AcuantPassportModel{    
	public var documentType : String
	public var documentSubType : String
	public var personalNumber : String
	public var documentNumber : String
	public var issuingAuthority : String
	public var documentExpiryDate : String
	public var firstName : String
	public var lastName : String
	public var dateOfBirth : String
	public var gender : String
	public var nationality : String
	public var image : UIImage?
	public var passportSigned: OzoneResultStatus
	public var passportCountrySigned: OzoneResultStatus
	public var passportDataValid: Bool //Data Group Hash Check Status
	public var age: Int? //extrapolated
	public var isExpired: Bool? //extrapolated
	
	public func getRawDataGroup(dgId: AcuantDataGroupId) -> [UInt8]?
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I get "No such module" error in Xcode when using "import AcuantCamera" when using CocoaPods

AcuantCamera and AcuantFaceCapture are open projects and must be compiled by the user. With CocoaPods, both are compiled into pods name AcuantiOSSDKV11 in which import AcuantiOSSDKV11 must be used in Xcode. Using import AcuantCamera and import AcuantFaceCapture will not work.

Why does the Code signing “AcuantCommon.framework” error occur when I archive the sample application?

Acuant provides support for all CPU architectures that are required by simulators and devices. However, when exporting or publishing to the Test Flight/App Store, the simulator architectures (i386 and x86(64)) should be removed from the framework binaries.

  1. Archive the application.
  2. Select the archive and then click Distribute app> App store > Export.

How do I obfuscate my iOS application?

Acuant does not provide obfuscation tools, however several third-party tools, including iXGuard and Arxan, are available.


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