DHS details RIVR benchmark for smartphone-based ID document verification

DHS outlined its Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR) in an October 14 webinar hosted by Microblink. The evaluation uses 2,032 genuine IDs plus physical counterfeits from HSI and CBP labs, tested on iPhone 14, Pixel 7 and Galaxy S22, with a 10% error threshold considered high performance.

• DHS collected 2,032 genuine IDs plus counterfeits costing $50–100
• Testing used iPhone 14, Pixel 7 and Galaxy S22 in visible light
• RIVR covers three tracks: IDV, SMTD and PAD
• A 10% error rate is the benchmark; the goal is below 1%