A method and apparatus for designing an iris biometrics system that
operates in minimally constrained settings. The image acquisition system
has fewer constraints on subjects than traditional methods by extending
standoff distance and capture volume. The method receives design
parameters and provides derived quantities that are useful in designing
an image acquisition system having a specific set of performance
requirements. Exemplary scenarios of minimally constrained settings are
provided, such as a high volume security checkpoint, an office, an
aircraft boarding bridge, a wide corridor, and an automobile.