In a world where secure identification and swift document verification are crucial, the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) serves as a vital component in the realm of passport authentication. This specially designated area, typically found on the bottom of passports and identity documents, allows for the rapid extraction of essential data, thereby streamlining the check-in processes at airports and border control. What is MRZ? The MRZ comprises two or three lines of alphanumeric characters, specifically formatted to be easily interpreted by optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Established by the International Civil Aviation…
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