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Learn about the Phase 2 Submission Requirements for the
mFIT Challenge
Phase 2: Virtual Demonstration, Evaluation of Prototypes, and Open Source Contest
During this final phase of the mFIT Challenge, contestants will develop an application for a mobile device that will allow law enforcement officers to capture high-quality digital fingerprint data without the need to carry additional equipment. Contestants are asked to submit a mobile device loaded with a functioning application that captures fingerprint image files on the left and right hands (including index and middle fingers).
Walk-On Contestant Option: NIST will accept up to five Phase 2 submissions from “Walk-on” teams. Walk-on contestants are contestants who meet all eligibility requirements defined in these Official Rules. To compete in Phase 2, Walk-on contestants will submit all materials required for Phase 2. Walk-on contestants will not receive prize awards associated with Phase 1 during the Phase 2 competition.
How to Participate
- Walk-on contestants will register by completing the online registration form to create an account.
- Review the Official Rules and Resources page provided on the challenge website.
- Request use of the NRFaCT tool by sending an email to mfitprize@sensisagency.com.
- Phase 1 winners and Walk-on contestants will submit their letters of intent by 11:59 PM ET on March 14, 2022, via email to mFITprize@sensisagency.com. Contestants will confirm they attended or watched the recorded Phase 2 kickoff webinar.
- Review the Supplemental Submission Requirements and Recommendations document found on the Resources page.
- Join the Slack channel and participate in the Ask Anything sessions.
- All Phase 2 contestants will submit their complete entry for receipt by NIST by 11:59 PM ET on April 4, 2022.
Phase 2 Submission Requirements
Mobile Fingerprint Application with Mobile Device
- Contestants must submit their mobile fingerprint application along with mobile device (including charging cable and necessary passcodes to operate the device), additional sensors and “add-on solution” components (if applicable), and instructions on how to use their solution (e.g., readme file), including an explanation of sensors and APIs used.
- Contestants may choose to use smartphone Hardware Development Kits (HDK) or include new sensors or add-on components and can submit their solution in this form, but will be scored on the potential to fully assemble the solution into a mobile device with a form factor that matches current mobile devices.
Technical Description (4 Pages Max)
- The contestants must submit a document explaining:
- Describe the process of capturing the fingerprint image, the special considerations for how that image is captured, and any safety considerations for law enforcement officers.
- Explain all sensors used. Explain relevant details for each sensor involved and how each contributes to the quality of the processed result file.
- Explain the process for rendering raw data from sensors and converting the image to a final .png format digital fingerprint image file with 500 pixels per inch resolution.
- Backend or external processing components may be used for improved processing of images. For any backend services, meaning software that needs to run external to the mobile device, please submit a ready-to-run Docker image. The evaluation lab has adequate computing resources to support the Docker image but has some limitations that will be discussed in the Phase 2 kickoff webinar.
Demonstration Video (not to exceed 20 minutes)
- Contestants must submit a demonstration video that includes a recorded walk-through and voice-over demonstrating:
- A full explanation of the solution
- Explain what technical gaps are addressed and what technical improvements were made
- An explanation of a law-enforcement use case and how the solution addresses it
Video Requirements
- Overview Section (5-minute time limit):
- In your video, provide a complete explanation of the solution, including the technical gaps addressed and the technical improvements made. Target audience is the general public.
- Full Functionality Demonstration Section (15-minute time limit):
- In your video, demonstrate the full functionality of the prototype providing complete context. Provide as much detail as possible within the time limit. Target audience is the NIST panel of subject matter experts and judges.
Shipping and Submission Deadline
- All contestants shall ship prototypes and upload digital materials to a designated cloud storage environment for receipt by NIST by 11:59 PM on April 4, 2022. The designated location will be provided by Friday, March 4, 2022.
For full description of submission requirements, please refer to the Official Rules.