УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ БАНКНОТ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ КОДА

Изобретение относится к средствам обработки банкнот. Техническим результатом является обеспечение сопоставления суммы собранных банкнот во множестве средств укладки с суммой банкнот, признанных подлинными и сохраненными в средствах укладки, посредством бесконтактной связи со средством сбора информации. Устройство содержит интеллектуальную систему контейнера банкнот с картой, несущей код для идентификации устройства обработки банкнот. Информация банкнот включает в себя данные банкнот, принятых в камере хранения средства укладки, и передается от схемы управления в интеллектуальное хранилище. Интеллектуальное хранилище поддерживает связь со схемой управления средства удостоверения подлинности для приема информации кода и информации банкнот от средства управления и сохранения этой информации в интеллектуальном хранилище. Информация кода идентифицирует устройство обработки банкнот, из которого удалено средство укладки, и информация банкноты позволяет сопоставлять сумму собранных банкнот в совокупности ...

ЦЕННАЯ БУМАГА, СПОСОБ УСТАНОВЛЕНИЯ ПОДЛИННОСТИ ЦЕННОЙ БУМАГИ И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОРТИРОВКИ ЦЕННЫХ БУМАГ

Заявленные изобретения относятся к средствам подтверждения подлинности ценных бумаг и их обработки. Техническим результатом является повышение эффективности защиты, в том числе с использованием признаков с низким и высоким уровнем защиты. Технический результат достигается тем, что в ценной бумаге, например банкноте, содержится субстрат, имеющий признак защиты в или на одной области субстрата. Признак защиты имеет, по меньшей мере, один объект с высокой степенью защиты (HSE) и с возможностью установления подлинности с помощью устройства и, по меньшей мере, один дополнительный объект с возможностью установления его подлинности с помощью устройства, содержащий объект с низкой степенью защиты или объект с высокой степенью защиты, причем, по меньшей мере, два объекта образуют различные обнаруживаемые специфические характеристики. Упомянутый или каждый признак с высокой степенью защиты представлен однородной смесью из, по меньшей мере, двух компонентов, проявляющих различные обнаруживаемые специфические ...

ЗАЩИТНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ МАГНИТНУЮ ТЕКУЧУЮ СРЕДУ

Заявленное изобретение относится к защитному элементу, обеспечивающему внешний вид, изменяемый под действием магнитного поля. Защитный элемент содержит множество частиц, состоящих из ядра и оболочки. При этом ядро частиц содержит магнитную текучую среду и визуально отличимую от магнитной текучей среды немагнитную фазу, расположенную с возможностью перемещения внутри магнитной текучей среды. Предложенная группа изобретений обеспечивает создание защитного элемента с высокой степенью защиты от подделки, на внешний вид которого можно интерактивно влиять при проверке на подлинность, получая изменяемое изображение. 6 н. и 23 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

ВЕРИФИКАТОР ДЛЯ МАГНИТНОЙ ЗАЩИТНОЙ ПОЛОСЫ

Устройство включает в себя обмотку, на которую подан переменный ток для создания однородного магнитного поля в пределах заранее определенной пространственной зоны. Когда документ пропускают в непосредственной близости от обмотки возбуждения, приложенное магнитное поле насыщает зоны из магнитного материала на защитной полосе. Магнитные зоны создают ответное магнитное поле, которое представляет собой ответное магнитное поле с нелинейными характеристиками, содержащее составляющую с основной частотой и различные гармонические частотные составляющие. Обмотка считывания обнаруживает ответное магнитное поле. Процессор для обработки сигналов, связанный с обмоткой считывания, использует ответные сигналы с основной частотой и частотами гармоник для определения достоинства документа. Изобретение позволяет осуществить верификацию подлинности и/или достоинства денежного документа. 17 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ БАНКОМАТАМИ

В настоящем изобретении предлагается способ управления банкнотами. Способ содержит этапы, на которых: получают, идентифицируют и обрабатывают признаки банкноты с помощью устройства обработки информации о банкноте, так чтобы получить информацию о признаке банкноты; передают информацию о признаке банкноты, служебную информацию и информацию об устройстве обработки информации о банкноте совместно на главный управляющий сервер; и посредством главного управляющего сервера обрабатывают принятую информацию и классифицируют банкноты. Также предлагается система управления банкнотами для способа управления банкнотами. Способ по настоящему изобретению может увеличить надежность идентификации, в то же время сохраняя скорость работы, тем самым обеспечивая точность и практичность в реальном применении. 3 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ БАНКНОТ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство обработки банкнот, содержащее средство удостоверения подлинности для аттестации банкноты, вставленной во входное отверстие средства удостоверения подлинности, причем средство укладки смонтировано с возможностью отсоединения на средстве удостоверения подлинности для накопления банкнот, аутентифицированных средством удостоверения подлинности, и интеллектуальную систему контейнера банкнот для передачи информации от средства удостоверения подлинности на средство укладки, причем интеллектуальная система контейнера банкнот содержит карту, несущую, по меньшей мере, один код, записанный на карту для идентификации устройства обработки банкнот, причем карта имеет возможность ввода во входное отверстие средства удостоверения подлинности для обнаружения кода средством восприятия и для сохранения кода в средстве управления в качестве информации кода в средстве удостоверения подлинности, и интеллектуальное хранилище, обеспеченное в средстве укладки, поддерживающее связь со средством управления ...

ПРОВЕРКА ПОДЛИННОСТИ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО РАССЕЯНИЯ

... 1. Способ проверки подлинности, при этом способ содержит этапы, на которых: ! выполняют транзакцию между первой и второй стороной, причем стороны соответственно размещены в первом и втором местоположении удаленно друг от друга, при этом результатом транзакции является предоставление первой стороной второй стороне права на отличительный талон с правами; ! передают данные, описывающие записанный формат отличительного талона с правами, от первой стороны второй стороне; ! записывают отличительный талон с правами с помощью данных, описывающих записанный формат, во втором местоположении; ! создают первую подпись для записанного отличительного талона с правами во втором местоположении, при этом первая подпись создается посредством направления когерентного луча на записанный отличительный талон с правами, сбора набора, содержащего группы измерительных точек, из сигналов, полученных, когда когерентный луч рассеивается от записанного отличительного талона с правами, при этом различные группы измерительных ...

ДОСТУП

... 1. Способ для доступа к записи данных, заключающийся в том, что ! создают сигнатуру для маркера доступа посредством направления когерентного излучения последовательно на каждую из множества областей поверхности маркера доступа; ! сбора набора, содержащего группы точек данных, из сигналов, полученных, когда когерентное излучение рассеивается от разных областей маркера доступа, при этом разные одни из групп точек данных относятся к рассеянию от соответствующих разных областей записанного устанавливающего право маркера, при этом каждая группа точек данных включает в себя точки данных, собранные под разными углами рассеяния относительно поверхности записанного устанавливающего право маркера; и ! определения сигнатуры маркера доступа по набору точек данных; ! сравнивают сигнатуру с базой данных сохраненных сигнатур, причем каждая сохраненная сигнатура имеет запись данных, ассоциированную с ней; и ! предоставляют доступ к записи данных, ассоциированной с данной сохраненной сигнатурой, в случае ...

Video mit versteckten in-Band digitalen Daten

Dokumentenklassifizierung und Echtheitsprüfung

Verfahren zum Klassifizieren und zur Echtheitsprüfung eines Dokuments, wobei das Verfahren umfasst: Erfassen einer ersten Bildmenge des Dokuments, Versuchen einen Dokumententyp zu bestimmen, indem ein erstes Kennzeichen der Bildmenge mit einem zweiten Kennzeichen, das in einer ersten Liste von Kennzeichen für jeden Dokumententyp der mehreren unterschiedlichen Dokumententypen abgespeichert ist, verglichen wird, Suchen nach einer ersten maschinenlesbaren Zone auf dem Dokument basierend auf dem Dokumententyp, Bestimmen eines ersten Werts basierend auf der ersten maschinenlesbaren Zone, Versuchen eine Dokumentenklasse für das Dokument unter Verwendung des ersten Werts zu identifizieren, und Starten eines Authentifizierungsverfahrens für die identifizierte Dokumentenklasse.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ERMOEGLICHUNG EINER ECHTHEITSKONTROLLE VON SERIENMAESSIG DURCHNUMMERIERTEN OBJEKTEN

DRUCK UND ÜBERPRÜFUNG VON SELBSTPRÜFENDEN SICHERHEITSDOKUMENTEN

Automatic machine for checking and validating discount coupons and vouchers

Discount coupons and vouchers for goods are entered into a housing that has a built in optical scanner and connection to a data processor. The scanned data is compared with stored data to validate the coupon. The result is displayed and if accepted is used.

LESEVORRICHTUNG FÜR EINEN LÄNGLICHEN MAGNETISCHEN DATENTRÄGER

Verfahren und System zum Drucken eines Originalbildes und zum Bestimmen ob ein Druckbild original oder geändert ist

High reliability forensic color marking system

Generating a non-reproducible printed image

A method of generating a non-reproducable printed image, for example on a cheque, involves printing a first, background layer of ink on the document, and then printing data on top of the background layer. The ink used to print the background layer is reflective of light of a predetermined wavelength, typically in the infra red spectrum. The ink used to print the data is visually indistinguishable from the first ink, but absorbs light in the infrared spectrum, so that when the printed image is illuminated with infra red light, the image can be discerned. The image typically comprises an encrypted symbolic image and is used for security purposes.

Authenticity verification of articles

Digital watermarking and banknotes

METHOD FOR CHECKING SHEETS OF BILLS DURING THEIR PRODUCTION

Stamp management method and mail processing system

Process of marking and authentification of an object.

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AUTHENTICITY (CODING) - CHARACTERISTICS ON SECURITIES

HAND TESTING SET

SIGNAL PROCESSING PROCEDURE

VERFAHREN ZUR ERSTELLUNG UND ÜBERPRÜFUNG EINES SICHEREN KLARTEXTDRUCKES, SOWIE VORRICHTUNG UND INFORMATIONSTRÄGER HIERFÜR

The method involves forming medium information (4) of a print medium by characteristics and/or structures of a base material, where the characteristics and/or structures are formed in a concurrent process, when the information is produced. A representation to be printed is produced by combination and encoding of print data (61) and condition of manufacturing of the information, where the print data represents a safety document and contains visible representation on or in the medium. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for testing a safety document (2) an arrangement for processing a representation of a safety document (3) an information carrier for a safety document.

VERIFICATION OF THE AUTHENTICITY

VERFAHREN ZUR ERSTELLUNG UND ÜBERPRÜFUNG EINES SICHEREN KLARTEXTDRUCKES, SOWIE VORRICHTUNG UND INFORMATIONSTRÄGER HIERFÜR

SIGNATURE FOR ENTRANCE TOKENS

DOCUMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED INDICATOR

PROCEDURE FOR READING A OF A SAFETY DOCUMENT OF CARRIED SICHERHEITSFADENS

MAGNETIC THREAD READER

SELBSTAUTHENTIFIKATION OF VALUE DOCUMENTS OF MEANS OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES

CONNECTION BETWEEN COMPUTERS BEING BASED ON THE DECODING OF ONE STEGANOGRAPHISCH IN AN AUDIO OBJECT EMBEDDED ADDRESS

SAFETY STORAGE MEDIUM

USE WITHIN THE TRANSFORMATION RANGE STEGANOGRAPHISCH OF EMBEDDING CALIBRATION DATA FOR THE DETECTION OF PICTURE DISTORTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

PROCEDURE FOR THE IMBEDDING OF MACHINE-READABLE STEGANOGRAPHI CODE

Security element and security product

Disclosed are an anti-counterfeiting element and an anti-counterfeiting product. The anti-counterfeiting element comprises: a base material; and one or more magnetic units located on the base material, wherein the measurement width a1 of a magnetic code generated by at least a first magnetic unit in the one or more magnetic units is less than the visual width c1 of the first magnetic unit.

Steganography systems

DIFFRACTION GRATING-BASED OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT

Method for writing and reading of information

A system and method for determining whether a test object is an authentic object

Sheet code recorder

METHOD OF DETECTING COUNTERFEIT DOCUMENTS BY PROFILING THE PRINTING PROCESS

Method for verifying a security device comprising a signature

A method for verifying a security device (1) comprising an image (2) comprising a signature, having the following steps: acquiring the image (2) in order to obtain a first representation (3), - extracting the signature, - verifying the signature. A verification apparatus, computer program and computer data medium comprising such a computer program, suitable for implementing such a method.

Article depositing apparatus

Security thread detector assembly

COUPON VALIDATION TERMINAL

Method and apparatus for fingerprinting and authenticating various magnetic media

MERCHANDISE VERIFICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

MERCHANDISE VERIFICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM A system is disclosed for individually tracing units of merchandise with authentication devices or tags as such tags (with merchandise) move through channels of commerce. The total system incorporates a non-counterfeitable authenticator or verification tag which bears a machine-readable identification number and which in one form includes perforated, tear-off sections bearing the identification number and in another form is adhesively integrated with a product package. Operating with the tag, the physical system includes a central processor with a memory means that is,addressable by using the tag identification number. A tag reader senses the machine-readable identification number (may also verify the tag) and addresses the memory means for registering information to specifically identify the tag and indicate batch information. As the tag (and unit of merchandise) move to commerce, the memory information is supplemented to provide a history ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING OBJECTS

A method of authenticating objects is disclosed. At least one object having a print region with printed material contained thereon is provided. The printed material of the print region includes a layer of non-visible indicia which emits at least one wavelength of light outside a visible range of an electromagnetic spectrum when stimulated with electromagnetic radiation. An optical image of the object is recorded with an imaging device to make the non- visible indicia perceivable to a human eye. The perceived image is then compared against expected authentication indicia to authenticate the object. A system for authenticating objects includes at least one imaging device to record optical images of objects having a layer of non-visible indicia and to render the non-visible indicia perceivable to a human eye. The system also includes a central authentication system in communication with the imaging device to receive optical images recorded by the imaging device.

ARTICLE DEPOSITING APPARATUS

A deposit processing module comprising a first transport having a first end for receiving envelopes and single document deposits and a second end from which the deposits are discharged, and a second transport operatively positionedfor receiving and returning single document deposits to and from the first transport. Printing means are provided for printing deposit information on the deposits, a magnetic charge/read head is provided for charging and reading magnetic information on the single document deposits and an imager is provided for imaging one side of the single document deposits. A gate mechanism associated with the second end of the first transport is movable between a firstposition wherein envelopes and single document deposits may be discharged from the module and a second position wherein single document deposits may be transported between the first transport to the second transport.

STEGANOGRAPHY SYSTEMS

Various improvements to steganographic systems, and applications therefore, are disclosed. The improvements include facilitating scale and rotation registration for steganographic decoding by use of rotationally symmetric steganographically embedded patterns and subliminal digital graticules; improved techniques for decoding without access to unencoded originals; improving robustness of steganographic coding in motion pictures and/or in the presence of lossy compression/decompression; and representing data by patterned bit cells whose energy in the spatial domain facilitates decoding registration. Applications include enhanced-security financial transactions, counterfeit resistant identification cards, fraud deterrent systems for cellular telephony, covert modem channels in video transmission, photo duplication kiosks with automatic copyright detection, and hotlinked image objects (e.g. with embedded URLs) for use on the internet.

SECURITY DOCUMENT CONTAINING ENCODED DATA BLOCK

A security document (40, 60) is provided comprising human readable transaction data, a plurality of security image elements (72), a plurality of complementary security image elements (78), and an encoded information block (66) comprising a plurality of digital glyphs (68) printed thereon. The human readable transaction data printed on the top surface of the substrate forms a full tone image and includes an enhanced security data item. The security image elements (72) printed on the top surface of the substrate and the plurality of complementary security image elements (78) printed on the top surface of the substrate define a security image. The encoded information block (66) comprises a plurality of digital glyphs (68) printed on the top surface of the substrate and comprises encoded transaction data corresponding to at least a portion of the human readable transaction data. The digital glyphs (68) are printed on the top surface of the substrate to form less than a full tone image and the ...

Waren-, Billett- oder Geldwechselautomat

Installation de contrôle et d'emballage de billets de banque

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Wertzeichens

DOCUMENT IS THIN WITH A DEVICE AUTHENTICATION.

Series of similar documents each bearing an identification code - Method and apparatus for printing such a series

METHOD FOR VERIFYING THE AUTHENTICITY OF A SHEET CONSTITUTING A BANKNOTE OR OTHER SECURITY DOCUMENT.

PROCEDURE AS A CHECK OF VALUE ILLUSORY SHEET DURING YOUR PRODUCTION LINE.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING CODING CHARACTERISTICS ON PAPER.

ELECTRONIC PROTECTION CIRCUIT OF DOCUMENTS FROM THE FORGERY

СИСТЕМА АУТЕНТИФИКАЦИИ

Система для аутентификации продуктов в пункте реализации, при этом система включает в себя помещение продукта в соответствующие контейнеры, имеющие соответствующие уникальные идентификаторы продуктов, например числа или коды, сохранение в базе данных аутентификации данных, относящихся к идентификаторам продуктов, считывание в терминале доверенного места данных из одного из идентификаторов продуктов, передачу, по меньшей мере, некоторых данных, считанных из идентификатора продукта, на базу данных аутентификации и сравнение данных идентификатора продукта с данными базы данных аутентификации, с тем чтобы аутентифицировать соответствующий продукт.

PROCEDE ET MOYENS DE SECURITE, NOTAMMENT CONTRE LES FAUSSAIRES

L'invention est du domaine de la détection des faux et des contre-façons. Elle vise plus précisément une feuille comportant un élément d'authentification comprenant une pellicule éventuellement filiforme dont l'un, au moins, des bords est pourvu d'une ou de plusieurs parties non rectilignes. Application à la fabrication des billets de banque, des cartes de credit et d'autres documents de valeur, des laissez-passer des personnels de sécurité, et analogues.

DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MEANS CARRYING INFORMATION TO PROVE THE GENUINENESS OF THE DOCUMENT

AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND DEVICE

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND ASSESSING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS CHEQUES

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

Dispositif de mesure au vol de la largeur L d'un article de courrier dans une machine de traitement de courrier dans laquelle on fait se déplacer les articles de courrier parallèlement à une paroi de mise en référence (18), le dispositif comprenant un dispositif de détection (40) rendu actif lors de la détection de la présence d'un article de courrier passant au dessus d'une pluralité de leviers (26) disposés selon un pas fixe déterminé perpendiculairement à la paroi de mise en référence, un dispositif (30A) d'émission d'un rayon lumineux disposé au droit d'un premier levier (26p) de ladite pluralité, un dispositif (30B) de réception de ce rayon lumineux, un dispositif (42) de mesure de l'intensité lumineuse du rayon lumineux reçu au dit dispositif de réception et un dispositif (44) de traitement pour calculer un nombre déterminé y de leviers activés par le passage dudit article de courrier à partir d'une comparaison entre cette mesure de l'intensité lumineuse reçue et une mesure initiale ...

Security document

Procédé d'authentification d'un document (1) constitué en un matériau donné. On confère audit matériau, lors de sa fabrication, une caractéristique intrinsèque aléatoire physiquement mesurable, que l'on mesure une première fois ladite caractéristique intrinsèque, que l'on associe cette caractéristique au document (1), et que, lors d'un contrôle ultérieur d'authenticité du document, on mesure à nouveau la caractéristique intrinsèque du matériau sur le document, on la compare à celle associée au document et l'on décide que le document est ou non authentique selon que la caractéristique mesurée est ou non identique à celle associée au document.

METHOD FOR SECURING AND VERIFICATION OF A DOCUMENT

L'invention concerne un procédé de sécurisation d'un document comportant un élément visuel, mis en œuvre par une unité de traitement comprenant des moyens de traitement, le procédé comprenant la génération, à partir de l'élément visuel, d'une donnée de sécurité de référence, et la mémorisation de la donnée de sécurité de référence, dans lequel la donnée de sécurité de référence est générée au moyen d'un algorithme configuré de manière à générer : - pour toute image acquise de l'élément visuel, une donnée de sécurité dont les différences par rapport à la donnée de sécurité de référence sont inférieures à un seuil déterminé, et - pour toute image acquise sur un élément visuel différent, une donnée de sécurité dont les différences par rapport à la donnée de sécurité de référence sont supérieures audit seuil.

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF WIDTH PER DIFFERENCE In LUMINOUS ATTENUATION

métodos e sistemas para autenticar e rastrear objetos

MEDIUM TRANSACTION DEVICE

PAPER CURENCY SEALING/ORGANIZING DEVICE AND PAPER CURRENCY SEALING/ORGANIZING METHOD

The present invention is a paper currency sealing/organizing device and a paper currency sealing/organizing method with which paper currency is counted, collected in a collection unit, and organized. The present invention is equipped with: a serial number data storage means in which specific serial numbers which have been set as belonging to counterfeit paper currency are registered in advance; a discrimination means that determines whether a piece of paper currency being discriminated is counterfeit paper currency on the basis of whether the serial number of the piece of paper currency being discriminated matches a previously registered specific serial number; a temporary-hold storage means that stores the discrimination result from the discrimination means and containing that serial number; and a discrimination result storage means that stores the discrimination result (containing that serial number and stored in the temporary-hold storage means) in the serial number data storage means ...

VIGNETTE INSPECTION SYSTEM

A document processing machine for identifying and authenticating documents having both transparent and opaque regions and routing the documents appropriately is provided. In one embodiment, the document processing machine includes an image capturing device, a light source, a data processing system, and a document control system. The image capturing device captures the image of at least a portion of a document wherein the docent comprises transparent and on-transparent regions. The light source emits light toward the image capturing device and is positioned such that the document passes between the light source and the image capturing device. The data processing system is functionally connected to the image capturing device, and obtains the image of the document from the image capturing device, compares the image to a nominal pattern to determine whether the document is authentic, and determines the manner in which the document should be processed based upon whether the document is authentic ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION AND TRACKING OF A WORKPIECE THAT INCLUDES AN OPTICALLY ACTIVE MEDIUM

An inhomogeneous, optically active medium with optically active components, such as, an ink with reflective flakes or a gemstone dust, is included on or embedded in one or more portions of a workpiece. When the portions are illuminated with visible and/or ultraviolet light, the components, which are also anisotropic, provide readily detectable information that can be extracted for a string which is included on or associated with an indicium that is used to authenticate the workpiece. To verify the workpiece, the one or more portions that contain the optically active medium are again illuminated, and the string is then newly generated from various images of the appearances of the components. The newly generated string or, as appropriate, an indicium that is based on the string is then compared with a string or an indicium that is imprinted on or associated with the workpiece. If the previously and newly generated strings or indicium correspond, the workpiece is determined to be authentic ...

Interactive pharmaceutical product packaging

A method of allowing a user to interact with a pharmaceutical product, the pharmaceutical product being associated with packaging having disposed thereon or therein coded data, at least some of the coded data being indicative of at least an identity. The method includes having a computer system receive indicating data from a sensing device, in response to sensing of the coded data, and determine, using the indicating data, at least one action. The computer system then performs the action associated with the pharmaceutical product, the action including at least one of providing information to a user; updating tracking information relating to the pharmaceutical product; performing a transaction relating to the pharmaceutical product; authenticating the pharmaceutical product; and, receiving feedback from the user.

Method and apparatus for security document tracking

A method of tracking a security document having disposed thereon or therein a number of coded data portions, each coded data portion being indicative of an identity of the security document. The method includes having a computer system receive indicating data from a sensing device, the sensing device being responsive to sensing of the coded data to generate indicating data indicative of the identity of the product item. The computer system uses the indicating data to update tracking data stored in a data store, the tracking data being indicative of the identity of the security document and tracking information.

Digital authentication with digital and analog documents

The disclosure describes systems for creating and authenticating printed objects using authentication information. Techniques for incorporating authentication information into digital representations of objects and using the authentication information to authenticate the objects are also provided.

Security element for documents of value

Value documents including a security element having magnetic material for securing the value documents. Along the security element, for example along a longitudinal direction of the security element, there are disposed one or more magnetic areas and one or more gap areas. The extension of the magnetic areas or the gap areas along the security element is preferably chosen so that the magnetic signals of adjacent magnetization steps interfere constructively with each other when transported past the magnetic sensor.

Intelligent document with stored text and image

A self-authenticating intelligent document in sheet medium form has an information storage and transfer means incorporated thereinto for storing the original text portion of document information formed on the surface of the sheet medium and for storing an image of the completed document after supplemental information has been added to the original text portion on the surface of the sheet medium. The information storage and transfer means is either a single RFID tag having a first memory portion for storing the text portion and a second memory portion for storing the image of the completed document; or a first RFID tag having a memory portion for storing the text portion and a second RFID tag for storing the image of the completed document. To verify the authenticity of the document, the image stored in the information storage and transfer means is read out and compared with the visible version. When the two are identical, the document is authentic.

Object Processing Employing Movement

Directional albedo of a particular article, such as an identity card, is measured and stored. When the article is later presented, it can be confirmed to be the same particular article by re-measuring the albedo function, and checking for correspondence against the earlier-stored data. The re-measuring can be performed through us of a handheld optical device, such as a camera-equipped cell phone. The albedo function can serve as random key data in a variety of cryptographic applications. The function can be changed during the life of the article. A variety of other features are also detailed.

Process and device for authentication

The authentication process comprises: a step of generating a random number ( 105 ), a step of generating a time-stamp ( 115 ), a step of generating a first secret key ( 120 ), a step of truncating the message authentication code utilizing said first secret key ( 125 ), a step of symmetrically encrypting the random number, time-stamp and truncation ( 135 ), utilizing a second secret key ( 130 ) to produce an authentication code ( 145 ). Preferably, during the step of generating a random number, a quantum generator ( 100 ) is utilized. Preferably, during the truncation step, a cryptographic message authenticator is generated utilizing the first secret key. Preferably, during the step of symmetrically encrypting the random number, time-stamp and truncation, by utilizing the second secret key, in addition a hash ( 140 ) is produced.

Elongated Security Feature Comprising Machine-Readable Magnetic Regions

The present invention relates to an elongated security element ( 40 ) for security papers, value documents and the like, having a longitudinal direction and, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, and having, arranged on a support, a magnetic layer ( 44 ) that includes machine-readable magnetic regions. According to the present invention, the magnetic layer comprises a plurality of frame-shaped magnet elements ( 44 ) that include the machine-readable magnetic regions and that are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the elongated security element ( 40 ).

Methods and Systems for Authenticating and Tracking Objects

In part, the invention relates to a security feature for authenticating an object having an outer surface and an inner surface. The security feature includes a substrate having a length and a width and a two-dimensional code comprising a plurality of two dimensional regions, the plurality of two dimensional regions disposed in the substrate, the two-dimensional code is substantially invisible when inspected during exposure to visible light and readable during exposure to ultraviolet light.

Deterring information copying including deterrence of currency counterfeiting

A method for deterring information copying, includes: combining a watermark serial number incorporate in a given medium with a content serial number to create a combined serial number, the watermark serial number uniquely identifies the given medium, and the content serial number uniquely identifies a content stored on the given medium; creating a digital signature by encoding the combined serial number using a private key of a public/private key pair; imprinting the content serial number and the digital signature on the given medium; decoding the digital signature imprinted on the given medium using a public key of the public/private key pair to obtain the combined serial number; comparing the decoded combined serial number with the watermark serial number and the content serial number imprinted of the given medium; and in response to determining that both match the combined serial number, determining that the content is authentic.

Authenticating Identification and Security Documents and Other Objects

The application discloses identification and security documents and methods and systems for authenticating such identification and security documents. In one implementation, a document includes a first surface; and a second surface. The first surface comprises a first set of print structures and a second set of print structures. The first set of print structures and the second set of print structures cooperate to obscure the location on the first surface of the second set of print structures. The second set of print structures is arranged on the first surface so as to provide a reflection pattern. In one example, the reflection pattern includes a diffraction grating. The second set of print structures is preferably provided on the first surface with metallic ink. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.

Paper sheet handling machine and paper sheet handling method

A paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention includes: an imaging unit configured to take an image of a paper sheet and generate a paper sheet image; an identification unit configured to identify a character of each digit position included in a serial number, from a serial number region of the paper sheet image, the identification unit further configured to, when a plurality of serial numbers are printed on the paper sheet, determine a serial number of the paper sheet based on character-identification results on the plurality of serial numbers.

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET PROCESSING SYSTEM AND PAPER SHEET PROCESSING METHOD

A valuable medium handling apparatus configured to handle a plurality of types of valuable media. The valuable medium handling apparatus includes an inlet configured to deposit the plurality of types of valuable media, a setting unit configured to set the types of the valuable media being handled by the apparatus as a first type or a second type, a determination unit configured to determine whether a type of each of the valuable media deposited in the inlet is the first type or the second type based on the setting result of the setting unit and determine whether the valuable medium determined as the first type is a genuine medium or a counterfeit medium, and a plurality of stackers configured to stack the valuable medium of the type determined by the determination unit, the plurality of stackers including a first stacker and a second stacker. 1. A valuable medium handling apparatus configured to handle a plurality of types of valuable media , the valuable medium handling apparatus comprising:an inlet configured to deposit the plurality of types of valuable media;a setting unit configured to set the types of the valuable media being handled by the apparatus as a first type or a second type;a determination unit configured to determine whether a type of each of the valuable media deposited in the inlet is the first type or the second type based on the setting result of the setting unit and determine whether the valuable medium determined as the first type is a genuine medium or a counterfeit medium;a plurality of stackers configured to stack the valuable medium of the type determined by the determination unit, the plurality of stackers including a first stacker and a second stacker; andwhereinthe valuable medium determined as the first type and the genuine medium by the determination unit is stacked in the first stacker,the valuable medium determined as the first type and the counterfeit medium by the determination unit is stacked in the second stacker, andthe valuable ...

Method for protecting the authenticity of an object, item, document, packaging and/or a label from imitation, forgery and theft

The invention describes a method for protecting the authenticity of an object, item, document, packaging and/or a label from imitation, forgery and theft, whereas during such marking by means of graphic halftone visually encoded image keeping qualitative-quantitative data of an subject and containing a hidden verification hash code in the form of a digital watermark (DWM), square data cells of the cross-linked structure of the graphic halftone image with identical brightness values are revealed in the entire area inside the revealed square data cell, thereafter a square-cross-linked mask is formed to store the base of the revealed readable data cells, the applied digital watermark (DWM) is read and opposed by means of comparison of the brightness of color components of the central of the revealed readable data cell against the arithmetic mean value of the brightness of the components of the eight neighbor squares surrounding the revealed readable data cell.

SECURITY DOCUMENT WITH ATTACHED SECURITY DEVICE WHICH DEMONSTRATES INCREASED HARVESTING RESISTANCE

A security document has a security substrate, a security device and a structural weakness element, wherein the security device is coupled to the security substrate, wherein the structural weakness element is integrated with at least one of the security substrate or the security device, the structural weakness element defining an anti-harvesting area and a bulk area, and wherein the anti-harvesting area has one or more of structural fidelity or optical fidelity with the bulk area. 1. A security document , comprising:a security substrate;a security device; and wherein the security device is coupled to the security substrate,', 'wherein the structural weakness element is integrated with at least one of the security substrate or the security device, the structural weakness element defining an anti-harvesting area and a bulk area, and', 'wherein the anti-harvesting area has one or more of structural fidelity or optical fidelity with the bulk area., 'a structural weakness element,'}2. The security document of claim 1 , wherein the structural weakness element comprises a set of perforations.3. The security document of claim 1 , wherein the security device is a micro-optic security device comprising an array of image elements claim 1 , andwherein the structural weakness element comprises a part of the array of image elements.4. The security document of claim 2 , wherein the set of perforations comprise perforations which extend at either a normal or oblique angle relative to a plane parallel to a top surface of the security device.5. The security document of claim 2 , wherein the set of perforations extend through at least a portion of a depth of the security device or the security substrate.6. The security document of claim 5 ,wherein the security device is a micro-optic security device comprising an array of micro-sized image elements located on or within a polymeric substrate, and an array of focusing elements, andwherein the array of micro-sized image elements and the ...

Device and Method for Decoding Magnetic Patterns

A device for decoding magnetic patterns printed on documents comprising a reading head ( 12 ) having: a reader ( 20 ) arranged to read first magnetic signals belonging to the magnetic patterns and to electromagnetic noise due to sources internal and/or external to the device. The device further comprises: a further reader ( 40 ), arranged to read second magnetic signals belonging to the electromagnetic noise, an adder component ( 25 ) arranged to algebraically subtract the amplified second magnetic signals from the amplified first magnetic signals, and a converter ( 16 ) arranged to convert the resulting signal into a digital signal representing the read magnetic patterns. A method for decoding magnetic patterns is also disclosed.

BANKNOTE VALIDATOR

Banknote validator that identifies banknote denomination from a specific color luminescence under appropriate ultraviolet light. Includes housing with banknote passageway; first UV source to irradiate test zone of banknote in passageway with UV light in a first wavelength range to create first excited luminescence light transmitted through and/or reflected from test zone; first color sensor to receive first excited luminescence light and to allow determining mean wavelength and amplitude of detected first excited luminescence light; second UV source to irradiate test zone of banknote with UV light in second wavelength range, distinct from first wavelength range, to create second excited luminescence light transmitted through and/or reflected from test zone; second color sensor to receive corresponding second excited luminescence light and to allow determining a mean wavelength and an amplitude of detected second excited luminescence light; a communicator to indicate a denomination of the banknote; and processor to determines banknote denomination. 1. A banknote validator for identifying a denomination of a banknote having a test zone including a marking operable to glow with a specific color luminescence according to the denomination under appropriate ultraviolet (UV) light illumination , the banknote validator comprising:a housing provided with a banknote passageway;a first UV light source structured and arranged to irradiate in the passageway the test zone of the banknote with UV light in a first wavelength range to create a first excited luminescence light at least one of transmitted through and reflected from the test zone;a first color sensor structured and arranged to receive the first excited luminescence light and to allow determining both a mean wavelength and an amplitude of a detected first excited luminescence light;a second UV light source structured and arranged to irradiate the test zone of the banknote with UV light in a second wavelength range, ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL VALIDATION

Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation. 123-. (canceled)24. A device , comprising: capture, via an image sensor, a plurality of images of an item;', 'adjust a mode of operation of the device, wherein the device is capable of operating in either an indicia-reading mode or a currency validation (CVAL) mode;', 'detect presence or absence of an indicia item within at least one captured image;', 'in response to detecting the presence of the indicia item, operate the device in the indicia-reading mode to read at least one indicia; and', 'in response to detecting the absence of the indicia item, operate the device in the currency validation (CVAL) mode to validate a currency item., 'a processor configured to25. The device according to claim 24 , comprising a user-interface subsystem communicatively coupled to the processor for displaying at least one of: (i) a result of validation and (ii) feedback to facilitate positioning of at least one of: the validation device and the item.26. The device according to claim 24 , wherein the device comprises an illumination subsystem configured to produce an illumination that illuminates the item in a field of view claim 24 , and wherein is the illumination is produced ...

SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS, SHEET HANDLING SYSTEM AND SHEET HANDLING METHOD

Proceeds deposit machine has determination setting data containing correspondence between types of the coupons and information relating to necessity of authentication determination. A type determination unit determines the type of deposited coupon and then refers to the determination setting data. If “yes” has been set for the necessity of the authentication determination for the determined type of coupon, an authentication determination unit performs authentication determination. If the coupon is determined to be a counterfeit as result of the authentication determination, the proceeds deposit machine discharges this coupon. If the coupon is determined to be genuine, proceeds deposit machine stores this coupon in one of sheet cassettes. If “no” has been set for the necessity of the authentication determination for the determined type of the coupon, proceeds deposit machine stores this coupon in one of the sheet cassettes without performing the authentication determination by the authentication determination unit. 1. A sheet handling apparatus comprising:an inlet configured to deposit a sheet;a setting unit configured to set whether the sheet is to be a target of determination including at least authentication determination; anda determination unit configured to perform at least the authentication determination of the sheet, which has been set by the setting unit as the target of the determination, among sheets deposited in the inlet.2. The sheet handling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprisingan image capturing unit configured to capture the sheet; anda transmission processing unit configured to transmit image data of the sheet of a predetermined type, which is captured by the image capturing unit among the sheets deposited in the inlet, to a predetermined management apparatus corresponding to the sheet, whereinthe setting unit is configured to set the sheet of the predetermined type, of which the image data is transmitted to the management apparatus, ...

Bias current circuit, signal processing device, and bias current control method

A bias current circuit includes: an N-type MOSFET in which a gate terminal and a drain terminal are connected to a current source, and N-type MOSFETs in which respective drain terminals are connected to respective bias current output terminals and source terminals are grounded. The bias current circuit further includes: an N-type MOSFET in which one terminal type, either a drain terminal or a source terminal, is connected to the gate terminal of the N-type MOSFET, and the other terminal type is connected to the gate terminals of the N-type MOSFETs, and an N-type MOSFET in which a drain terminal is connected to the gate terminals of the N-type MOSFETs and a source terminal is grounded. A control signal, that is LOW when the bias current is supplied and is HIGH when the bias current is not supplied, is input to the gate terminal of the N-type MOSFET, and an inverse signal of the control signal is input to the gate terminal of the N-type MOSFET.

Method of authentication using surface paper texture

A method of authentication using surface paper texture includes steps of capturing a topographic pattern image of a surface of a region of interest of the paper artifact and extracting a plurality of specific features from the captured topographic pattern image. The method further identifies the location of the specific features of the paper artifact from the captured topographic pattern image. A bit map of the identified location of the specific features is generated. Then, a reference image of a reference bit map printed on the region of interest of the paper artifact is captured. Finally, the method compares the generated bit map with the captured reference bit map to generate a score. The score of the comparison determines the level of authentication. The method provides an offline method of authentication.

Security and/or value document having a type II semiconductor contact system

The invention relates to a security and/or value document having a security feature, to an ink for making the security feature, to a method for making such a security and/or value document, and to a method for verifying such a security and/or value document. 1. An ink for imprinting a substrate of a security and/or value document , comprising luminescent particles , the particles comprising at least one first semiconductor layer , having a valence band and a conduction band , and one second semiconductor layer , having a valence band and a conduction band , wherein the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer are contacted with each other and form a type II semiconductor contact , the type II semiconductor contact having a band structure.2. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the particles have a maximum spatial extension from 0.001 to 100 μm claim 1 , preferably from 0.01 to 20 μm.3. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the materials of the first semiconductor layer and of the second semiconductor layer are selected and claim 1 , if required claim 1 , doped such that the valence band and the conduction band of the second semiconductor layer material are respectively displaced with the same sign relative to the valence band and the conduction band of the first semiconductor layer material.4. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the particles further comprise a separating layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer claim 1 , wherein the material of the separating layer is a semiconductor material and comprises a conduction band claim 1 , which is closer to the conduction band of the first semiconductor material claim 1 , and a valence band claim 1 , which is closer to the valence band of the second semiconductor material claim 1 , or vice versa.5. The ink according to one of claim 1 , wherein the first semiconductor layer material and the second semiconductor layer are selected such that a decay time of ...

Security pattern capable of writing variable coding information and preparation method and device thereof

Provided are a security pattern capable of writing variable coding information and a preparation method and device thereof. The preparation device includes a coating-printing device, a transmission device, a laser array light source, and an induced magnetic field, the induced magnetic field and the transmission device are synchronous. The laser array light source is used for optical signal output, the light source is programmable-formed, variable, and high in refinement degree, and may output a finer pattern. A point light source array may be controlled by a program and correspondingly prepare a variable code; and a crawler-type magnetic field is used for induction in a pattern transmission process, and the synchronous induction of the conveyor belt type takes a longer time than other inductions, and prepares a more stable pattern. 1. (canceled)2. A preparation device for a security pattern capable of writing variable coding information , wherein it comprises: a coating-printing mechanism , a substrate conveying mechanism , N groups of point light source arrays , N or N+1 groups of magnetic fields , and an end point curing light source , N=1; the N groups of the point light source arrays and the N or N+1 groups of the magnetic fields are arranged at the same side or two opposite sides of the substrate conveying direction;the coating-printing device is used for coating and printing a pattern on the surface of a substrate;the substrate conveying mechanism is used to convey the substrate coated-printed with the pattern; each point light source array is capable of controlling a lighting range and a lighting brightness according to real-time coding information, as to output an optical signal corresponding to the coding information to the pattern coated-printed on the substrate entering an irradiation range of the point light source array, and ink in a corresponding area on the coated-printed pattern is exposed and cured;each magnetic field is used to induce the ink in an ...

System For and Method Of Paper Note Authentication and Tracking Through NFC

A system for and method of paper note authentication and tracking through NFC is presented. The system and method includes utilizing an authenticating device to receive paper note data using an NFC reader, transmit the paper note data to an authenticating party, receive an authentication determination and/or additional paper note data, and authenticate the paper note where the authentication determination indicates accordingly. The system and method may further include updating the paper note data upon authentication to prevent duplicate authentication attempts. 1. A system , comprising:a network; receiving, via the NFC reader, paper note data associated with a paper note from the paper note, wherein the paper note data includes a one-time-use authentication data;', 'transmitting, via the network, the paper note data to an authenticating party for authentication by the authenticating party;', 'receiving, via the network, an authentication determination based on the paper note data from the authenticating party; and', 'transmitting an authentication determination response based on the authentication determination., 'an authenticating device comprising an NFC reader, wherein the authenticating device is configured to perform the steps comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a paper note may include at least one of: currency claim 1 , bonds claim 1 , stocks claim 1 , checks claim 1 , notarized documents claim 1 , or certificates.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the paper note data further includes a digital image of the paper note.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication determination includes a determination that at least one additional data is required claim 1 , and wherein the authentication determination response includes a description of the at least one additional data.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the description of the at least one additional data includes at least one of: a digital image of an original copy of the paper note claim 4 , ...

System and method for mobile device phosphor excitation and detection

The present disclosure is drawn to a method and system for the excitation, identification, and authentication of light emitting materials using a mobile device comprising at least one Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL), for use in a variety of applications.

Invisible-feature detection device, sheet recognition device, sheet handling device, print inspection device, and invisible-feature detection method

The present invention provides an invisible-feature detection device capable of easily detecting a serial number with an invisible feature at low cost, a sheet recognition device, a sheet handling device, a print inspection device, and an invisible-feature detection method.

Method And Apparatus For The Detection Of Digital Watermarks For Instant Credential Authentication

A portable hand-held device for use in authenticating documents includes a camera for capturing images from the document to be authenticated as well as on-board computer-implemented instructions to capture and analyze Digitally Watermarked images and output an indication as to whether the document is authentic or not authentic. 1an image capture device to capture an image of the selected document; the processor processing the DWM to extract a DWM payload and determine whether the document is authentic or non-authentic; and', 'an indicator which indicates to a user whether the document is authentic or not authentic., 'a processor and a computer readable medium to detect in one or more captured images a presence of one or more digitally water marked (DWM) images;'}. A handheld apparatus for assessing the authenticity of selected documents comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/777,483, filed Feb. 26, 2013 which claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 61/603,632, filed Feb. 27, 2012. The contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/777,483 and 61/603,632 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The present invention relates to the field of secure credential authentication and, more particularly, to a method and handheld system for detecting and analyzing digital watermarks (DWM) contained in a credential document for authentication. Once the DWM has been detected and analyzed, the results of such detection and analysis may cause the system to trigger an alert or other message to the user of the system as well as, optionally, governmental or other authorities wirelessly from the handheld system.A credential is an attestation of qualification, competence, or authority issued to an individual by a third party with a relevant or de facto authority or assumed competence to do so. Counterfeiting of credentials is a constant and serious problem, irrespective of the type of credential. A great deal of effort goes ...

DETERRING INFORMATION COPYING INCLUDING DETERRENCE OF CURRENCY COUNTERFEITING

A method for deterring information copying, includes: combining a watermark serial number incorporate in a given medium with a content serial number to create a combined serial number, the watermark serial number uniquely identifies the given medium, and the content serial number uniquely identifies a content stored on the given medium; creating a digital signature by encoding the combined serial number using a private key of a public/private key pair; imprinting the content serial number and the digital signature on the given medium; decoding the digital signature imprinted on the given medium using a public key of the public/private key pair to obtain the combined serial number; comparing the decoded combined serial number with the watermark serial number and the content serial number imprinted of the given medium; and in response to determining that both match the combined serial number, determining that the content is authentic. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of security instrument media; a processor; and', marks onto each security instrument medium of the plurality of security instrument media a unique matter serial number, wherein each security instrument medium is associated with a unique watermark serial number incorporated within the security instrument medium as a watermark, wherein each unique watermark serial number uniquely identifies the security instrument medium within which the unique watermark serial number is incorporated, wherein each unique matter serial number uniquely identifies a security instrument created from the security instrument medium onto which the unique matter serial number is marked;', 'for a given security instrument, combines the unique watermark serial number incorporated within the security instrument medium of the given security instrument and the unique matter serial number marked onto the security instrument medium of the given security instrument to create a unique combined serial number;', 'creates a digital ...

Unique Identification Information from Marked Features

A system for verifying the authenticity of a printed mark includes an image acquisition device that acquires an image of a printed mark. In one implementation, the printed mark includes coded information associated with a verified original item. The system may also include one or more processors that carry out actions such as receiving the image from the image acquisition device; analyzing the image to identify imperfections in the printed mark, retrieving a genuine mark signature from a database of genuine mark signatures, comparing the identified imperfections with the genuine mark signature, and determining whether the unverified item is authentic based on the comparison.

VIRTUAL CHECK SYSTEM AND METHOD

This disclosure includes devices, systems, and methods for providing a virtual check blank. The virtual check blank includes data tags, including an issuer data tag, the issuer data tag including issuer check data and an issuer digital signature, and check image data configured to generate an image related to the virtual check blank and at least some of the data tags. The virtual check blank is configured to be modified by a payer in a transaction, wherein the virtual check blank is configured to add a payer data tag of the data tags, the payer data tag including: the issuer data tag, payer check data, a payer digital signature. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising: a user interface', 'a processor;', 'a network interface; and', [ an issuer data tag, the issuer data tag including an issuer data and an issuer digital signature; and', 'image data to generate a legal document related to the data structure and the issuer data tag; and, 'receive, via the network interface, a data structure from an issuer platform, the data structure comprising, 'receive, via the user interface, user data for inclusion in the data structure;', the data structure;', 'the user data;', 'a user digital signature; and', 'a service digital signature from the issuer platform;', 'wherein the image data is further configured to present the data structure and the user data as the legal document;, 'create a data tag, comprising, 'transmit the data tag to a payee platform, wherein the data tag is configured to be modified with a payee digital signature for transmission to a deposit service., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions which, when implemented by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising], 'a payer platform, comprising3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the data tag is further configured to iteratively add additional user data from third party recipients of the data tag.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the data tag is configured to ...

Method for Generating a Unique Package Identifier Based on Physical Properties of a Package

A method for generating a package identifier includes generating an image of a portion of a surface of a substrate of the package, generating a serial number of the package from the image, the serial number being based on at least one surface feature of the portion of the surface, and affixing a visual indicator on the package that is based on the serial number. The visual indicator affixed on the package is therefore based on the at least one surface feature of the package.

AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

A method for authenticating an object, comprising determining a physical dispersion pattern of a set of elements, determining a physical characteristic of the set of elements which is distinct from a physical characteristic producible by a transfer printing technology, determining a digital code associated with the object defining the physical dispersion pattern, and authenticating the object by verifying a correspondence of the digital code with the physical dispersion pattern, and verifying the physical characteristic. 1. A handheld optical code reader , comprising:a wireless digital data communication network interface configured to communicate over a digital data communication network;a camera configured to acquire a set of pixels representing optical characteristics of at least one feature of a physical object; recognize symbols in the set of pixels;', 'convert the set of pixels from the camera to a surface projection of an image;', 'determine characteristics of an expected image of a portion of the physical object distinct from the symbols, dependent on the recognized symbols;', 'perform a stochastic analysis of at least a portion of the image with respect to deviations of the image from the characteristics of the expected image; and', 'authenticate the physical object based on at least the stochastic analysis and an acceptable error metric; and, 'at least one automated digital processor, configured toan output display configured to present an authentication status.2. The handheld optical code reader according to claim 1 , wherein the symbols comprise a database record identifier claim 1 , and the wireless digital data communication network interface is further configured to communicate the symbols over the digital data communication network to a remote database and to receive a record content associated with the record identifier.3. The handheld optical code reader according to claim 1 , wherein the symbols comprise an encrypted message representing the ...

Optical assembly and method of producing optical assembly

An optical assembly includes a spacer layer which is translucent or transparent; an image forming reflector which has a reflective layer being formed at least in a first region of the spacer layer; and a protective layer which is laminated over the spacer layer and the image forming reflector and the protective layer being translucent or transparent. The spacer layer is made of a polyolefin or/and a polymer containing an aryl group. The image forming reflector includes a visible image which is authenticatable. The image forming reflector has an individual information record in which a code is stored in the form of a plurality of removed linear segments. The image forming reflector has white level regions and a black level region in planar view. Each of the white level regions has the removed linear segments formed therein. The black level region is interposed between the white level regions.

Enterprise Wide Check Capture From A Single Foundational Software Engine

A system includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a database including a set of previous transactions and a set of business rules and instructions that, upon execution, cause the processor to receive a check image from a remote device, identify check information of the check image, and extract the check information from the check image. The instructions cause the processor to apply the set of business rules to the check information based on the remote device and validate the check information. The validation includes comparing the check information to the set of previous transactions, in response to the comparison identifying a duplicate transaction, determining the check image is fraudulent, and, in response to determining the check image is fraudulent, flagging the check image. The instructions cause the processor to transmit the check image and check information to the database for storage. 1. A system comprising:at least one processor; anda memory coupled to the at least one processor, a database including a set of previous transactions and a set of business rules; and', receive a check image from a remote device;', 'identify check information of the check image;', 'extract the check information from the check image;', 'apply the set of business rules to the check information based on the remote device;', comparing the check information to the set of previous transactions;', 'in response to the comparison identifying a duplicate transaction, determining the check image is fraudulent; and', 'in response to determining the check image is fraudulent, flagging the check image; and, 'validate the check information by, 'transmit the check image and check information to the database for storage., 'instructions that, upon execution, cause the at least one processor to], 'wherein the memory stores2. The system of wherein the check information includes at least one of: (i) a date claim 1 , (ii) a signature claim 1 , (iii) an amount ...

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING FEATURES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION AND DETECTION

Aspects of the present disclosure include an anti-counterfeiting pattern that is identifiable by sheet resistance mapping metrology, a method of fabricating such an anti-counterfeiting device, and a method of detecting such an anti-counterfeiting device by imaging the pattern with sheet resistance mapping metrology. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 1. An anti-counterfeiting device , comprises:a structure having an anti-counterfeiting pattern, wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is identifiable as an anti-counterfeiting feature by sheet resistance mapping metrology.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is invisible to unaided human eyes3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the structure is formed in a device layer where device features are formed.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the structure is formed on top of a device layer where device features are formed.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein lines in the anti-counterfeiting pattern are in a linewidth less than 2 microns.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is in a form of recognizable characters.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is a pattern similar to surrounding device features that is deliberately shifted and/or rotated.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is a bar code.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeiting pattern is characterized by a specific gradient of sheet resistance.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sheet resistance mapping metrology includes using Eddy current metrology or Terahertz microprobe-based metrology.11. The device of wherein the structure having the anti-counterfeiting pattern is ...

METHOD FOR VERIFYING A SECURITY DEVICE COMPRISING A SIGNATURE

A method for verifying a security device including an image having a signature. The method may include operations for acquiring the image in order to obtain a first representation of the image, extracting the signature, and verifying the signature. Also included are implementations in the form of a verification apparatus, a computer program, and a computer data medium including such a computer program. 1. A method for verifying a security device including an image having a signature , wherein the method comprises the following steps:acquiring the image in a first optical spectrum in order to obtain a first representation;extracting the signature; andverifying the signature.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the signature is colorimetric and comprises:a particular orientation of a color plate; and/ora particular set of base colors; and/ora particular hue.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the signature is a frequency signature claim 1 , the image includes at least one reference spatial period claim 1 , and in which the method further comprises the following steps:applying a spectral transformation to the first representation in order to obtain a first transform including at least one first spatial period; andverifying that the value of the at least one first spatial period corresponds to the value of the at least one reference spatial period.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the image is visible in the first optical spectrum and in at least one second optical spectrum claim 1 , and in which the method further comprises the following steps:acquiring the image in the at least one second optical spectrum in order to obtain a second representation;verifying that the first representation and the second representation are graphically substantially identical; andverifying that a distance between the first representation and the second representation is below a threshold.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the threshold is equal to one of: 10 ...

SECURITY ELEMENT FORMED FROM AT LEAST TWO INKS APPLIED IN OVERLAPPING PATTERNS, ARTICLES CARRYING THE SECURITY ELEMENT, AND AUTHENTICATION METHODS

A security element comprising a first and a second pattern PAT and PAT formed in or on a substrate, the first pattern PAT being formed by a first material INK1 applied to a first region of the substrate, the second pattern PAT being formed by a second material INK applied to a second region of the substrate, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping, 112. Security element comprising a first and a second pattern PAT and PAT , which are foimed in or on a substrate ,{'b': 1', '1, 'the first pattern PAT being formed by a first material INK applied to a first region of the substrate,'}{'b': 2', '2, 'the second pattern PAT being formed by a second material INK applied to a second region of the substrate, said first and second regions of the substrate overlapping,'} [{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '2', '1', '1', '2, 'a part of the first pattern PAT overlaps with a part of said second pattern PAT, so that there are three areas recognizable: an area wherein PAT, but not PAT is provided, an area wherein PAT, but not PAT is provided, and an area wherein both PAT and PAT are provided,'}, {'b': 1', '1', '1', '1', '1, 'i': a', 'e,, 'the first material INK comprises a first luminescent dye or pigment DYE, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the first luminescent dye or pigment DYE is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one first emission wavelength range λand'}, {'b': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'e,, 'the second material INK comprises a second luminescent dye or pigment DYE, which upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the second luminescent dye or pigment DYE is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one second emission wavelength range λand'}, {'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1', '1', '2', '2, 'i': e', 'a', 'a', 'e., 'said first emission wavelength range λof the first luminescent dye or pigment DYE overlaps with ...

Media depository

A media depository is described. The media depository comprises: a media item validation module; a diverter for routing a received media item via either a storage path or a return path; an escrow for temporarily holding received media items; and a printer located between the diverter and the escrow so that the printer can print on any media items transported via the return path.

Virtual authentication detection

Methods, systems, and devices are provided for authentication system configured to authenticate a document. According to one aspect, the system can receive image capture data including one or more virtual images of the document. The system can detect one or more identification indicators in the one or more virtual images. The system can detect one or more authentication indicators in the one or more virtual images. And the system can detect whether the document is authentic based on a result including analyzing the one or more identification indicators and analyzing the one or more authentication indicators.

SECURITY PRINT MEDIA

A security print medium for forming security documents therefrom, the security print medium comprising a core having opposing first and second sides. The core comprises a radiation-responsive substance distributed within the core across at least a first region of the core, the radiation-responsive substance being responsive to a predetermined input radiation by producing a predetermined output radiation. The security print medium further comprises a first encoding layer disposed on the first side of the core and a second encoding layer disposed on the second side of the core, each of the first and second encoding layers comprising an encoding material that modifies the intensity of the predetermined input radiation and/or the predetermined output radiation produced by the radiation-responsive substance transmitted through the respective encoding layer, wherein the first and second encoding layers overlap each other across the first region. The optical density of each of the first and second encoding layers varies across the first region in accordance with a predetermined pattern, the predetermined pattern defining one or more encoding features, such that when the security print medium is exposed to the predetermined input radiation, the output radiation detectable from one or each side of the security print medium varies across the first region in accordance with the one or more encoding features. The first and second encoding layers are configured such that when the security print medium is viewed in transmitted visible light, the intensity of visible light transmitted through the first encoding layer, the core and the second encoding layer in combination is uniform across the first region, such that the one or more encoding features is concealed. 1. A security print medium for forming security documents therefrom , the security print medium comprising:a core having opposing first and second sides, the core comprising a radiation-responsive substance distributed ...

METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING AN OBJECT, PARTICULARLY A SECURITY ELEMENT, AND A SECURITY ELEMENT

A method for authenticating an object, particularly a security element for protecting value documents, ID documents and products, as well as a security element, a security document, a reader, an individualization device and a server for such a method. The method involves the steps: dividing a first code element into at least one first partial code element and one second partial code element, storing the second partial code element, arranging the first partial code element and/or a second code element on and/or in the object, jointly machine-capturing the first partial code element and the second code element by means of a reader, extracting the first partial code element and the second code element from the data captured by the reader, accessing the stored second partial code element using the second code element as a key, checking whether the code element resulting from merging the extracted first partial code element and the stored second partial code element corresponds to the first code element. 1. A method for authenticating an object for protecting value documents , ID documents and products , comprising the steps:dividing a first code element into at least one first partial code element and one second partial code element,storing the second partial code element,arranging the first partial code element and a second code element on and/or in the object,jointly machine-capturing the first partial code element and the second code element by means of a reader,extracting the first partial code element and the second code element from the data captured by the reader,accessing the stored second partial code element using the second code element as a key,checking whether the code element resulting from merging the extracted first partial code element and the stored second partial code element corresponds to the first code element.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe first code element is a sequence of alphanumeric characters, a sequence of numbers, a ...

MONEY HANDLING MACHINE

A storage stores money. An outlet can receive money delivered from the storage therein. The outlet is configured to allow the money to be removed from the inside of the outlet. A detector detects a removal action associated with removal of money from the outlet. The controller switches a process on money remaining in the outlet based on a detection result of the detector. 1. A money handling machine configured to handle money , the money handling machine comprising:a storage configured to store money;an outlet configured to receive money delivered from the storage in the outlet, the outlet being configured to allow the money to be removed from inside of the outlet;a detector configured to detect a removal action associated with removal of the money from the outlet; anda controller configured to switch a process on money remaining in the outlet, based on a result of detection by the detector.2. The money handling machine according to claim 1 , wherein a first process of controlling an operation of the money handling machine such that the money remaining in the outlet is transported to the storage in a case where the detector does not detect the removal action, and', 'a second process on the money remaining in the outlet in a case where the detector detects the removal action, the second process being different from the first process., 'the controller performs'}3. The money handling machine according to claim 2 , whereinthe controller performs the first process in a case where the detector does not detect the removal action before a lapse of a predetermined time from when the money delivered from the storage is received by the outlet.4. The money handling machine according to claim 2 , further comprisinga holder configured to hold the money, whereinthe controller controls an operation of the money handling machine such that the money remaining in the outlet is transported to the holder in the second process.5. The money handling machine according to claim 2 , further ...

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE AND PAPER SHEET PROCESSING SYSTEM

Provided is a paper sheet processing device that is capable of efficiently distinguishing and processing banknotes to be distinguished. This paper sheet processing device is provided with: an identification unit that identifies serial numbers added to paper sheets; and a control unit that executes identification of the paper sheets on the basis of the serial numbers identified by the identification unit, and a serial number list which includes the serial numbers and additional information associated with at least one of the serial numbers. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a recognition unit that recognizes a serial number attached to a sheet; anda control section that executes determination of the sheet based on the serial number recognized by the recognition unit, and a serial number list including a plurality of serial numbers and additional information associated with at least one of the plurality of serial numbers.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control section determines that the sheet corresponds to the additional information in a case that at least one of the plurality of serial numbers in the serial number list coincides with the serial number recognized by the recognition unit and that the additional information is associated with the at least one of the plurality of serial numbers in the serial number list.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe serial number list comprises a plurality of types of the additional information.4. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe additional information comprises information on authenticity of the sheet.5. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe additional information comprises information on certainty of the authenticity of the sheet.6. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe additional information comprises information on theft of the sheet.7. The sheet processing ...

Value document handling apparatus having a data communication system and method for distributing sensor data in a value document handling apparatus

Methods involve distributing a data stream in a value-document processing apparatus from at least one sensor to at least one processing unit as well as a system for distributing sensor data. The value-document processing apparatus has a distributing device and at least one processing unit. The distributing device comprises at least two data interfaces. A sensor data packet is created and comprises the sensor data and a target address. The target address describes a physical memory address of the at least one processing unit. The sensor data packet is sent to one of the data interfaces of the distributing device. The distributing device receives the sensor data packet at a further data interface. The sensor data packet is relayed by the distributing device to the at least one processing unit.

Jewelry including etched or printed information and method to optically or wirelessly access digital replica of the etched or printed information

A jewelry article, and systems and methods for accessing human readable information printed or etched on the jewelry article are disclosed. The printed or etched human readable information included in the jewelry article cannot be viewed without a visual aid. The jewelry article includes a wireless or optical tag corresponding to the printed or etched human readable information. The wireless or optical tag is associated with an electronic file corresponding to the printed or etched human readable information. The wireless or optical tag is configured to be readable by an external reader connected to an external database that stores the electronic file corresponding to the printed or etched human readable information. The external reader is configured to read the wireless or optical tag to access the associated electronic file stored in the external database. Information included in the electronic file may be displayed on a display.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BARCODE IS GENUINE USING A DEVIATION FROM A NOMINAL SHAPE

A method for determining whether a candidate barcode is genuine involves acquiring an image of an original barcode; determining, from the image of the original barcode, a deviation of a continuous edge of the original barcode from a nominal shape; encoding the deviation as signature data for the original barcode; storing the signature data for the original barcode on a storage device; acquiring an image of the candidate barcode; determining, from the image of the candidate barcode, a deviation of a continuous edge of the candidate barcode from the nominal shape; retrieving the signature data for the original barcode from the storage device; comparing the signature data for the original barcode with the signature data for the candidate barcode; and making a determination that the candidate barcode is genuine or not genuine based on a result of the comparison. 1. A method for determining whether a candidate barcode is genuine , the method comprising:acquiring an image of an original barcode, wherein the original barcode includes a continuous edge;determining, from the image of the original barcode, a deviation of the continuous edge of the original barcode from a nominal shape;encoding the deviation as signature data for the original barcode;storing the signature data for the original barcode on a storage device;acquiring an image of the candidate barcode, wherein the candidate barcode includes a continuous edge;determining, from the image of the candidate barcode, a deviation of the continuous edge of the candidate barcode from the nominal shape;retrieving the signature data for the original barcode from the storage device;comparing the signature data for the original barcode with the signature data for the candidate barcode; andmaking a determination that the candidate barcode is genuine or not genuine based on a result of the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the original barcode to an item prior to acquiring the image of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING SAFE HANDLING OF A PHYSICAL MEDIUM OF FINANCIAL EXCHANGE

A method and system for facilitating safe handling of a physical medium of financial exchange, such as cash notes is provided to prevent cash-in-transit heists. The method includes physically marking using a first processing device cash with a unique owner identifier which is associated with the owner of the cash, and physically invalidating the cash through cutting, staining or stamping it. Once invalidated, the worthless cash can be transported risk-free to a desired cash processing facility. Upon arrival, the method includes verifying using an authentication module authenticity of the unique owner identifier and cash notes themselves. If verification fails, law enforcement is notified. If passed, the cash is destroyed using a second processing device which digitizes, using a digitizer the cash notes and transfers a digital equivalent value, which is credited to the owner's account, to an electronic record keeping system 1. A method of facilitating safe handling of a physical medium of financial exchange , the method including:assigning, using a first processing device, the physical medium of financial exchange to an owner;rendering, using the first processing device, the physical medium of financial exchange worthless or inutile;verifying, using a second processing device, authenticity of the worthless physical medium of financial exchange;destroying, using the second processing device, the physical medium of financial exchange; andtransferring, using the second computing device, a digitized form of the physical medium of financial exchange to an electronic record keeping system.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein assigning includes physically marking claim 1 , using the first processing device claim 1 , the physical medium of financial exchange with a unique owner identifier which is associated with the owner of the physical medium of financial exchange.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , which includes claim 2 , prior to destroying claim 2 , converting ...

Money bill authentication and theft prevention system

An authentication system is provided. The authentication system may include an object, predetermined data, an encrypted barcode, an authentication device, a computer and a database. The database may include a plurality of associations between a random unique number and an object and predetermined data thereof. The encrypted barcode may include barcode information, such as but not limited to, predetermined data and the random unique number. The barcode information may be encrypted so that only the database may decrypt. A user may use the authentication device to machine read the encrypted barcode of the object. The authentication device may remotely communicate the encrypted barcode to the database so that the database may perform process steps, including: comparing the barcode information containing a specific random unique numbers with the plurality of associations so as to identify the association having the identical specific random unique numbers; and authenticating whether the association having the identical specific random unique numbers contains identical predetermined data as the barcode information containing the specific random unique numbers. A failure of either identification and or verification may be communicated to the authentication device.

Rare earth spatial/spectral microparticle barcodes for labeling of objects and tissues

Polymer microparticles spatially and spectrally encoded using upconversion nanocrystals (UCN) are described for labeling of articles and tissues. UCN having spectrally distinguishable emission spectra are disposed in different portions of an encoding region of each microparticle.

Authenticatable Articles, Fabric and Method of Manufacture

An article and method of manufacturing an authenticatable finished fabric and article comprising the steps of: obtaining an original fabric article comprising DNA fiber, the original fabric article being possessed by a celebrity at some time; breaking the original fabric article into DNA fiber components; blending the DNA fiber components with virgin fiber to make a DNA fiber blend; generating a DNA fiber blend yarn; weaving or knitting a finished fabric that is configured to form a binary code from a mixture of the DNA fiber blend yarn and a filling yarn; and creating a first level authentication and a second level authentication of the finished fabric.

Laminates, identification documents, and methods for verifying identification documents

A laminate includes: a first laminate member; a second laminate member; and a hidden print formed by printing invisible ink between the first laminate member and the second laminate member. The hidden print is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation outside the visible range. When irradiated with electromagnetic radiation outside a visible range that has passed through at least one of the first laminate member and the second laminate member, the hidden print absorbs the electromagnetic radiation to thereby show a sign, and, when irradiated with visible light, the hidden print does not show the sign.

Tester For Detecting Graphene Security Element In A Security Document, And The Element Detection Method

A tester is described for detecting a graphene security element in a secure document, such as a banknote, an identification card, etc. as well as a method for detection of that element. In the tester the light emitter, the reflective/transreflective element and the photodetector are arranged in the measuring slot in such a way that detection of the level of absorption and/or refraction of light passing through a graphene security element is possible and the measurement result when compared with the model provides a basis for generation of a message about the detection result, i.e. the confirmation of authenticity of a security document or information that the document is counterfeited. The tester can preferably be used in combination with a mobile device, such as a smartphone, which together form the measuring system. 1. A tester for detecting a graphene security element comprising:a control module;a light emitter that emits a light via a reflective and/or transreflective element, anda photodetector operable to detect a change of about 2.3 percent of a light reflected from and/or transmitted through the graphene security element relative to the light emitted from the light emitter via a reflective and/or transreflective element.2. The tester of whereinthe control module is connected to a power supply module, the light emitter, a data acquisition control module and a control unit;the reflective and/or transreflective element is connected to the light emitter, the photodetector and the control unit;the photodetector is further connected to the data acquisition control module; andthe internal memory module is connected to the data acquisition control module.3. The tester of wherein the light emitter claim 1 , the reflective and/or transreflective element and the photodetector are aligned in a measurement slot so that when a security document or a fragment thereof comprising the graphene security element is inserted into the measurement slot the light coming from the ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE

An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition which can be detected both by X-ray radiation and by fluorescence or phosphorescence, and a molded article obtained from the resin composition. The present invention provides a resin composition containing a light-emitting substance and a radiopaque substance; in which the light-emitting substance is a near-infrared fluorescent material or a phosphorescent material. a radiopaque substance of the resin composition is any one of barium sulfate, bismuth oxide, bismuth subcarbonate, calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, tungsten, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide, zirconium, titanium, platinum, bismuth subnitrate, and bismuth. A molded article can be obtained by processing any one of the resin compositions described above.

Dual code authentication process

A dual code authentication process combining a visible QR code with an invisible randomly generated code which can be alpha, numeric, symbol or image that can only be read with a reading device. A data generation engine is used to create the generated code which is assigned to the QR code and stored in a cloud based database. The QR code is decodable by a handheld reading device which communicates with the cloud based database releasing a copy of the generated code to the reading device. A reader is then used to decode the invisible printed code wherein the user can compare the printed code on the document and the code stored on the cloud based database to determine a match and authenticity. 1. A dual code authentication process for documents comprising the steps of:activating a data generation engine that creates a visible first code and a randomly generated code;assigning said randomly generated code to said first code;inserting said first code and said randomly generated code into a secure cloud based database, said first code and said randomly generated code are associated with each other in said cloud based database;combining said first code and said randomly generated code into one image;transmitting said one image securely to a user;printing said one image containing said first code and said randomly generated code on a document in a visible format;printing said one image on said document with an invisible ink;decoding said first code by a handheld reading device;communicating said decoded first code to said secure cloud based database;displaying said randomly generated code on said reading device;illuminating said invisible randomly generated code printed on said document with said reading device and comparing to said first code;wherein said illuminated invisible randomly generated code with said randomly generated code stored on said cloud based database is visually displayed on said reading device in human readable form for human authentication to compare ...

SECURE AND TRACEABLE SECURITY FEATURES FOR DOCUMENTS

A system for providing document authenticity, securing, and tracing includes a mark, an invisible code and a serial number. A user desiring to create a secure, verifiable document can receive one or more codes or indicia to put on the physical document. 1. A secure document comprising:a first side;a second side opposite the first side;an emblem disposed on the first side, the emblem identifying that the document has security features;an invisible code disposed on the first side, the invisible code comprising an encrypted identifier, wherein the invisible code is invisible to an un-aided human eye;a computer readable code disposed on the first side, the computer readable identifier configured to be read by document processing equipment; anddocument content disposed on the second side.2. The document of claim 1 , wherein the encrypted identifier claim 1 , when decrypted claim 1 , comprises an identifier which is associated with secure document information stored in a secure document database.3. The document of claim 2 , wherein the invisible code becomes visible when interrogated with electromagnetic radiation having a particular characteristic.4. The document of claim 1 , wherein the invisible code encodes an electronic postmark.5. The document of claim 1 , wherein the emblem is configured to be identified to document processing equipment that a secure document is being processed.6. The document of claim 1 , further comprising an alphanumeric unique identifier disposed on the first side of the document.7. The document of claim 6 , wherein the invisible code comprises a reference to or an association with the alphanumeric unique identifier.8. The document of claim 6 , wherein the computer readable code is an encoded version of the alphanumeric unique identifier.9. The document of claim 1 , wherein the computer readable code encodes document information.10. The document of claim 9 , wherein the document information references at least one of a document creation date ...

PAPER SHEET AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS

A paper sheet authentication apparatus determines the type of the paper sheet by using a characteristic other than a fluorescent light characteristic, sequentially emits excitation lights of different wavelengths on the paper sheet, measures an intensity of light per wavelength within a predetermined range emitted by a fluorescent material applied to the paper sheet, and acquires fluorescent light characteristic data as the result. The paper sheet authentication apparatus performs the authentication of the paper sheet by using fluorescent light characteristic data of a genuine paper sheet previously stored per type of the paper sheet or a threshold calculated therefrom and the acquired fluorescent light characteristic data. 1. A paper sheet authentication apparatus that authenticates a paper sheet to which a fluorescent material is applied , comprising:a type determination unit that determines a type of the paper sheet;an excitation-light light source that selects one excitation light from a plurality of excitation lights having different wavelengths and emits the selected excitation light on the paper sheet;a plurality of types of filters, each type of the filter passing a light of only a wavelength band of a different predetermined range among the lights emitted by the fluorescent material applied to the paper sheet;a plurality of light receivers, each light receiver arranged corresponding to one type of the filter and receives the light passed by the filter;a fluorescent light characteristic data generating unit that generates fluorescent light characteristic data based on an intensity of light of a wavelength band of the predetermined range received by the light receivers when the excitation light of the wavelength selected by the excitation-light light source is emitted;a storage unit that previously stores therein fluorescent light characteristic data of a genuine paper sheet corresponding to the type of the paper sheet or a decision criterion value calculated ...

RARE EARTH SPATIAL/SPECTRAL MICROPARTICLE BARCODES FOR LABELING OF OBJECTS AND TISSUES

Polymer microparticles spatially and spectrally encoded using upconversion nanocrystals (UCN) are described for labeling of articles and tissues. UCN having spectrally distinguishable emission spectra are disposed in different portions of an encoding region of each microparticle. 1. A microparticle for labeling , the microparticle comprising:a body comprising a polymer material and including an encoded region;a first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals disposed in a first portion of the encoded region, the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals having a first spectral signature; anda second plurality of upconversion nanocrystals disposed in a second portion of the encoded region spatially separated from the first portion of the encoded region, the second plurality of upconversion nanocrystals having a second spectral signature.2. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the second spectral signature is different from the first spectral signature.3. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals includes a first material doped with one or more rare earth elements and the second plurality of upconversion nanocrystals includes a second material doped with one or more rare earth elements.4. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals are covalently bound to the polymer material.5. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals are bound to the polymer material at the time of particle synthesis through an acrylate group.6. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals are covalently bound to the polymer material.7. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of upconversion nanocrystals are distributed throughout the bulk of the first portion.8. The microparticle of claim 1 , wherein for each portion of the encoded region claim 1 , the upconversion nanocrystals are dispersed without ...

System and Method for Document and Article Authentication

A system for authentication of paper sheet and other articles includes an optical sensor configured to generate an image of a first side of an article and a processor operatively connected to the optical sensor. The processor is configured to generate an image of the article with the optical sensor, the image including features that are illuminated by an external illumination source through the article, and generate an output indicating if the article is authentic in response to the features corresponding to a predetermined plurality of features that are generated from another image of the article corresponding to features in the generated image and in response to a cryptographic signature corresponding to feature data that are extracted from the other image corresponding to a valid cryptographic signature of a predetermined party.

Covert secure document registration system

A method for creating a secure document, registering the secure document and verifying the authenticity of the secure document includes receiving a print object that has content. A security feature, including an identifier, is created and is associated with the content. The identifier may be a barcode. The barcode may represent a character string. The security feature may include the identifier barcode and a decoy barcode that is not associated with the content. The identifier barcode (or the character string represented by the barcode) and the content are transmitted to a database for storage. Once stored, the identifier and the content are considered to be registered. A print object that includes the security feature and the content is then transmitted to a printer for printing.

CURRENCY INFORMATION PROVISION SYSTEM, DATABASE SERVER FOR CURRENCY INFORMATION PROVISION, CURRENCY INFORMATION PROVISION METHOD, AND CURRENCY INFORMATION PROVISION PROGRAM

A currency information provision system () comprises: a database server () in which currency image information is stored as one type of currency information about multiple types of currency; and an information processing terminal () that acquires target image information (IA), which is image information for a search object, and transmits the target image information (IA) to the database server (), the database server () comparing the target image information (IA) with the currency image information, and thereby searching a candidate currency estimated to be the same type as currency included in the search target, from among the multiple types of currency, and transmitting the currency information (IB) of the candidate currency to the information processing terminal (), and the information processing terminal () providing currency information for the candidate currency. 1. A monetary information provision system , comprising:a database server that accumulates monetary image information as one of a plurality of types of monetary information of a plurality of types of money; and{'b': '1', 'an information processing terminal that acquires target image information, and transmits the target image information to the database server, the target image information being image information of a search target, wherein p the database server searches, by matching the target image information against the monetary image information, for candidate money that is presumed to be the same type as money comprised in the search target from the plurality of types of money, and transmits monetary information of the candidate money to the information processing terminal, and'}the information processing terminal provides the monetary information of the candidate money.2. The monetary information provision system according to claim 1 , wherein:the monetary information of the candidate money transmitted to the information processing terminal comprises the monetary image information.3. The ...

Method for securing and verifying a document

The invention relates to a method for securing a document including a visual element, carried out by a processing unit comprising processing means, the method comprising generation, from the visual element, of a reference security datum, and storage of the reference security datum, wherein the reference security datum is generated by means of an algorithm configured so as to generate: for any image acquired from the visual element, a security datum whereof the differences relative to the reference security datum are less than a determined threshold, and for any image acquired on a different visual element, a security datum whereof the differences relative to the reference security datum are greater than said threshold.

METHODS AND A SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING THE IDENTITY OF A PRINTED ITEM

An anti-counterfeiting method involves dividing a barcode image into a plurality of modules; extracting a respective inertia of a gray level co-occurrence matrix for each of the plurality of modules; acquiring an image of a printed candidate bar code; generating a sorted list (using extracted intertias) for the plurality of modules of the image of the printed candidate barcode; in a first range of magnitudes, comparing the sorted list for the image of the printed genuine barcode with an equivalent sorted list for the image of the printed candidate barcode; and in a second range of magnitudes, comparing the sorted list for the image of the printed genuine barcode with the sorted list for the image of the printed candidate barcode, wherein the second range is different from the first range. 1. An anti-counterfeiting method , the method comprisingprinting a genuine barcode;photographing an image of the printed genuine barcode; dividing the image into a plurality of modules;', 'extracting a respective inertia of a gray level co-occurrence matrix for each of the plurality of modules;, 'carrying out an image processing operation on the image of the printed genuine barcode, the image processing operation comprising'}generating a list of the plurality of modules of the image of the printed genuine barcode, wherein the list is sorted based at least in part on the magnitudes of their respective extracted inertias;transmitting the sorted list to a computer storage device;acquiring an image of a printed candidate bar code;carrying out the image processing operation on the image of the printed candidate barcode;generating a list for the plurality of modules of the image of the printed candidate barcode, wherein the list is sorted based at least in part on the magnitudes of their respective extracted inertias;retrieving the sorted list for the genuine barcode from computer storage devicein a first range of magnitudes, comparing the sorted list for the image of the printed genuine ...

Device for detecting a magnetic security feature of a value document and method for measured value compensation for the detection of a magnetic security feature of a value document

An apparatus for detecting a magnetic security feature of a valuable document including a transport apparatus configured to transport the valuable document through the apparatus, sensors configured as magnetic sensors and having at least two security feature sensors and at least one compensation sensor, and an evaluation unit configured to receive the signals output by the sensors, wherein the sensors are arranged and configured in a line parallel to the transport plane and transversely with respect to the direction of transport. The sensors are arranged at a distance from the transport plane such that the distance of the security feature sensors is configured to capture a security feature by means of at least one of the security feature sensors, and that the distance of the compensation sensor is configured not to capture a security feature by means of the compensation sensor.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reconciling deposits

Exemplary embodiments are disclosed herein for processing one or more sheets of sheet material in a deposit include various systems and processes. The systems and processes include receiving a sheet in a sheet-accepting device. Further, the systems and processes include reading, by a sensor, an identifier on each sheet, detecting anomaly information for the sheet that identifies an anomalous characteristic of the sheet. The systems and processes also include determining, for each sheet, information about the sheet from the identifier on the sheet, including accounting information and deposit information, including a value associated with the deposit. Moreover, the systems and processes include performing a reconciling process when the anomaly information identifies an anomalous characteristic of the sheet, including debiting the account associated with the sheet based on the value associated with the deposit that included the sheet, and crediting the account based on that value.

PRINTING INK, ITS USE FOR THE AUTHENTICATION OF ARTICLES, ARTICLES OBTAINED THEREBY AND AUTHENTICATION METHODS

A printing ink having a first fluorescent dye acting as donor and a second fluorescent dye acting as acceptor. The first fluorescent dye, upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the first fluorescent dye, is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one first emission wavelength range λ, said first emission wavelength range λof the first fluorescent dye overlapping with at least one excitation wavelength range λof the second fluorescent dye, to thereby excite the second fluorescent dye to emit electromagnetic radiation in a second emission wavelength range λ. 1. A printing ink comprising a first fluorescent dye acting as donor and a second fluorescent dye acting as acceptor ,{'sub': 1a', '1e', '1e', '2a', '2e, 'wherein said first fluorescent dye, upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an excitation wavelength range λof the first fluorescent dye, is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in at least one first emission wavelength range λ, said first emission wavelength range λof the first fluorescent dye overlapping with at least one excitation wavelength range λof the second fluorescent dye, to thereby excite the second fluorescent dye to emit electromagnetic radiation in a second emission wavelength range λ,'}wherein the first fluorescent dye acting as a donor is present in a relative concentration C1, expressed as [{'br': None, 'i': ABS', 'R', 'R', 'R, 'sub': (C1+5', '(C1−5', '(C1), '((%)−%)/)>0.05. \u2003\u2003Formula (A)'}, {'br': None, 'i': ABS', 'R', 'C', 'R', 'C', 'R', 'C, '(((1)−(1+10%))/(1))>0.05 \u2003\u2003Formula (B)'}], 'mass of first dye/total mass of first dye that satisfies formula (A) and/or (B)'}{'sub': 2e', '2a', '2e', '1a, 'wherein R denotes-the a light emission ratio, defined as emission in the wavelength range λupon irradiation in the wavelength range λ/emission in the wavelength range λupon irradiation in the wavelength range λobserved at the ...

SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR THE AUTHENTICATION THEREOF

A security document with a first security element, which includes a first item of visually recognizable and in particular machine-readable information, and a second security element, which includes a second item of in particular machine-readable information which can be used to verify the first item of information. A method for the authentication thereof is also described. 1. A security document with a first security element , which comprises a first item of visually recognizable and machine-readable information , and a second security element , which comprises a second item of machine-readable information which can be used to verify the first item of information ,wherein the first and/or the second security element, individually or in combination, comprises an optically variable element, andwherein the optically variable element adjoins the second item of information and/or a further item of information and overlaps the first item of information at least in areas, and/or wherein the optically variable element adjoins the first item of information and overlaps the second item of information at least in areas.2. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the first item of information comprises personalized data relating to a holder of the security document and/or an object associated with the security document.3. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the first security element comprises a printed or laser-engraved inscription and/or a photograph and/or a machine-readable zone (MRZ) of an identity document and/or an RFID chip.4. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the second security element is formed as a one- or two-dimensional barcode.5. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the second item of information comprises a key or a part of a key for decoding the first item of information.6. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the second item of information comprises a checksum for the first item of ...

MACHINE-READABLE POLYMER SECURITY THREADS

A method and associated system for authentication, including irradiating an item including a polymer security thread including a polymer material and a doping material within the polymer material and configured to produce a radiation spectrum in response to the irradiating, the doping material capable of absorbing, scattering, or emitting radiation, and detecting the produced radiation spectrum to confirm the presence of the polymer security thread. 1. A method for authentication , comprising:irradiating an item including a polymer security thread comprising a polymer material and a doping material within the polymer material and configured to produce a radiation spectrum in response to the irradiating, the doping material capable of absorbing, scattering, or emitting radiation; anddetecting the produced radiation spectrum to confirm the presence of the polymer security thread.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the produced radiation spectrum is a spectral signature distinct from a spectrum of the irradiating.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprisingdetecting the spectral signature in the produced radiation spectrum; anddetermining a code associated with the spectral signature.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprisingcomparing the determined code to a reference code; andproviding an indication of authenticity if the determined code matches the reference code.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the spectral signature is an absorption or scattering pattern in the produced radiation spectrum.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the produced radiation spectrum includes visible light.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the produced radiation spectrum includes non-visible electromagnetic radiation.8. The method of claim 2 , wherein the doping material is capable of absorbing claim 2 , scattering claim 2 , or emitting radiation at a plurality of specific wavelengths to produce the spectral signature.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the absorbed claim 8 , scattered ...

Image formation system

An image formation system includes: an encoded image generation device including a first processor that generates print data from manuscript data, sets security information for controlling a print mode of the print data, and generates an encoded image from the print data and the security information; and an image formation device including a second processor that inputs the encoded image, decodes the print data and the security data from the input encoded image, determines whether an output of the decoded print data is available in accordance with the decoded security information, and outputs the decoded print data when it is determined that the output of the print data is available.

PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION AND ITEM IDENTIFICATION

The present invention provides methods, reagents, and apparatus for authenticating and identifying products. Methods of the invention are easy to implement but difficult to replicate, simulate, alter, transpose, or tamper with. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a product authentication code defined by a frequency array of a population of entities, and an item identifier defined by the specific manifestation of the product authentication code. 1. A method of operating a device , comprising:assigning, by the device, a digital content layer to a reference product, wherein the digital content layer is human-readable and corresponds to one or more of textual and graphical content on the reference product;assigning, by the device, a digital code layer comprising a plurality of symbols to the reference product, wherein the plurality of symbols is machine-readable via an optical reader;merging, by the device, using one or more digital image processing techniques, the digital content layer with the digital code layer to form a reference product merged layer, wherein the digital content layer and the digital code layer are separate layers, both separate layers are visible, the digital code layer remains machine-readable in the reference product merged layer, and the digital content layer remains human-readable in the reference product merged layer;determining, by the device, employing an optical reader and using the one or more digital image processing techniques applied to the reference product merged layer, a reference identifier, the reference identifier determined based on at least one symbol of the digital code layer and at least one character of the digital content layer;determining, by the device, employing the optical reader and using the one or more digital image processing techniques applied to a candidate product merged layer, a candidate identifier;performing, by the device, a comparison of the reference identifier and the candidate identifier; ...

System for Authenticating an Object

A method of authenticating an object () includes applying indicia () to the object, wherein the indicia includes at least two different types of particles which fluoresce upon exposure to light () and which have different decay rates. The indicia is exposed to light from a lamp () causing the plurality of particles to fluoresce. At least a first image of the indicia is captured with a sensor () at a first time and a second image of the indicia at a second time different from the first time. The images are analyzed to determine decay rates of the at least two types of particles and object is authenticated if the decay rates match stored information. 1. A system for detecting UV-light-fluorescent indicia comprising:a camera flash for emitting visible light;a visible to UV light convertor mounted in front of said flash for converting visible light from said flash to UV light and directing the UV light onto the indicia; anda sensor configured for capturing a visible-light image of the indicia produced by the UV light directed onto the indicia.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said convertor includes:a photovoltaic device to convert the visible light from said flash to electrical power; anda UV lamp to convert the electric power to UV light.3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a microprocessor for analyzing the captured image by comparing the captured image to stored information, and authenticating the captured image when matching the stored information.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the microprocessor includes software to compare the elements of the captured image to a threshold to determine a binary value.5. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display for displaying the captured image and indicating authenticity when the displayed captured image Hatches a standard.6. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first transmitter for transmitting captured image information from said camera to a ...

VALUE DOCUMENT HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING A DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING SENSOR DATA IN A VALUE DOCUMENT HANDLING APPARATUS

Methods involve distributing a data stream in a value-document processing apparatus from at least one sensor to at least one processing unit and a system for distributing sensor data. The value-document processing apparatus has a distributing device and at least one processing unit. The distributing device comprises at least two data interfaces. A sensor data packet is created and comprises the sensor data and a target address. The target address describes a physical memory address of the at least one processing unit. The sensor data packet is sent to one of the data interfaces of the distributing device. The distributing device receives the sensor data packet at a further data interface. The sensor data packet is relayed by the distributing device to the at least one processing unit. 1. A method for distributing a data stream in a value-document processing apparatus from at least one sensor to at least one processing unit , wherein the value-document processing apparatus comprises a distributing device and at least one processing unit and the distributing device has at least two data interfaces , comprising the following steps:(a) creating a sensor data packet comprising sensor data and a target address, wherein the target address describes a physical memory address of one of the at least one processing unit;(b) sending the sensor data packet to one of the data interfaces of the distributing device;(c) receiving the sensor data packet at the one data interface of the distributing device; (i) establishes relaying parameters according to the target address, and', '(ii) selects a further data interface for outputting the sensor data packet to the at least one processing unit in dependence on the target address of the sensor data packet and on relaying parameters;, '(d) relaying the sensor data packet by the distributing device to the at least one processing unit, wherein the distributing device(e) receiving the sensor data packet by the at least one processing unit; ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL VALIDATION

Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation. 123-. (canceled)24. A currency validation (CVAL) device , comprising:an illumination subsystem for illuminating a currency item in a field of view, wherein the illumination subsystem has a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source has a different spectral profile;an imaging subsystem having an image sensor and a first optical assembly for capturing images of the currency item in the field of view; and activate one or more light sources of the plurality of light sources in the illumination subsystem in a predefined sequence to illuminate the currency item with different spectral profiles;', 'capture images of the currency item, wherein each image of the images is associated with an illumination of the currency item with a different spectral profile; and', 'process the plurality of images to validate the currency item., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the illumination subsystem and the imaging subsystem, wherein the processor is configured to25. The CVAL device according to claim 24 , wherein the subsystems and the processor are contained within:a handheld housing, ora point of sale counter having a window onto which the currency item is placed ...

Vision System to Authenticate Documents

A vision system to authenticate documents is described herein. An example apparatus includes an illuminating source to illuminate a pattern on a sample with first infrared light having a peak wavelength at a first wavelength, wherein the pattern is printed with ink that has luminescent properties such that when the pattern is illuminated by infrared light containing the first wavelength, the pattern emits second infrared light having a peak wavelength at a second wavelength, a filter adjacent to the illuminating source, wherein the filter passes the second infrared light and the filter does not pass the first infrared light, a photo element in close proximity to the filter such that the second infrared light that passes through the filter illuminates the photo element, wherein the photo element detects the second infrared light and captures an image of the pattern, and a display to display the image captured by the photo element. 1. An apparatus comprising:an illuminating source to illuminate a pattern on a sample with first infrared light having a peak wavelength at a first wavelength, wherein the pattern is printed with ink that has luminescent properties such that when the pattern is illuminated by infrared light containing the first wavelength, the pattern emits second infrared light having a peak wavelength at a second wavelength;a filter adjacent to the illuminating source, wherein the filter passes the second infrared light and the filter does not pass the first infrared light;a photo element in close proximity to the filter such that the second infrared light that passes through the filter illuminates the photo element, wherein the photo element detects the second infrared light and captures an image of the pattern; anda display to display the image captured by the photo element.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sample is a document.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sample is a product packaging.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Detecting Duplicate Deposit Items at Point of Capture

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for detecting duplicate deposit items at a point of capture are presented. In some embodiments, a computing platform may receive image data of a deposit item presented for deposit. Subsequently, the computing platform may obtain magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) information for the deposit item. Then, the computing platform may extract information from one or more visible fields of the deposit item. Next, the computing platform may compare the MICR information and the information extracted from the one or more visible fields with item history information to determine a confidence score indicative of whether the deposit item is a duplicate of a previously-deposited item. If the confidence score is less than a threshold, the computing platform may reject the deposit item at the point of capture. Alternatively, if the confidence score is not less than the threshold, the computing platform may accept the deposit item.

Generating a Unique Code from Orientation Information

In a general aspect, orientation information is used to generate a unique code. In some aspects, orientation information is extracted from an object. The object includes multiple elements, and the orientation information indicates the relative spatial orientations of the respective elements. The orientation information can be extracted, for instance, by a scanner system that detects the elements. A unique code is generated for the object based on the orientation information. In some examples, the elements are diamond particles that each have one or more color centers, and the orientation information is extracted by detecting the color centers. 1. A method comprising:receiving an object comprising elements;extracting orientation information from the object, the orientation information indicating relative spatial orientations of the respective elements, the orientation information being extracted by a scanner system detecting the elements; andgenerating a unique code for the object based on the orientation information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein extracting the orientation information comprises obtaining an optical response to illumination applied to the object.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 2 , wherein extracting the orientation information comprises:obtaining fluorescence images of the object; anddetermining the relative spatial orientations of the respective elements from the fluorescence images.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein obtaining the optical response to illumination comprises detecting fluorescence changes of the elements in response to changes in the illumination claim 2 , and the relative spatial orientations are determined based on the detected fluorescence changes.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the unique code generated from the orientation information is independent of any angle at which the illumination is applied to the object.710-. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the orientation information is extracted independent of ...

COVERT SECURE DOCUMENT REGISTRATION SYSTEM

A method for creating a secure document, registering the secure document and verifying the authenticity of the secure document includes receiving a print object that has content. A security feature, including an identifier, is created and is associated with the content. The identifier may be a barcode. The barcode may represent a character string. The security feature may include the identifier barcode and a decoy barcode that is not associated with the content. The identifier barcode (or the character string represented by the barcode) and the content are transmitted to a database for storage. Once stored, the identifier and the content are considered to be registered. A print object that includes the security feature and the content is then transmitted to a printer for printing. 1. A method for creating and registering a secure document comprising:receiving a print object including content;associating an identifier with the content;generating a security feature based on the identifier;transmitting the identifier and the content to a database; andsending the content and the generated security feature to a printer for printing a secure document containing the content and the security feature.2. The method of wherein the steps are performed by a processor and the processor is a component of:a first printing terminal and the print object was generated by the processor, ora print server and the print object was generated by a processor of a second printing terminal.3. The method of wherein generating the security feature includes:{'b': '2', 'generating a decoy two dimensional (-D) barcode having a first color;'}generating an identifier 2-D barcode having a second color; andoverlaying the decoy 2-D barcode with the identifier 2-D barcode.4. The method of wherein at least one of:the first color and the second color are ultraviolet responsive colors that fluoresce when illuminated using ultraviolet light,the first color and the second color are infrared responsive colors ...

Medium transaction device

The precision of detection of abnormal media is increased using a unique identification number. A banknote deposit/withdrawal mechanism of an automated teller machine confirms whether a banknote having the same serial number is among transaction banknotes by comparing each transaction serial number obtained by reading the serial number for each transaction banknote with other transaction serial numbers. Thereby, when counterfeit notes having the same serial number are included among the transaction banknotes, the banknote deposit/withdrawal mechanism cannot determine a banknote as counterfeit in a process of collating the serial numbers with a counterfeit note serial number list, but can determine that a banknote is counterfeit in a collation process between the transaction serial numbers. In this case, the banknote deposit/withdrawal mechanism can prevent counterfeit notes from being transferred to a user by transporting a relevant transaction banknote together with all other transaction banknotes to a reject compartment.

Method and Apparatus for Detecting a Security Thread in a Value Document

A method is described for detecting a security thread in a value document, in which magnetic data are employed for sites on the value document, said magnetic data representing a magnetic property of the value document at the site, check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites, and from the check sites, a straight line is specified, along or on which at least some of the check sites lie and which represents a location of the security thread. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for detecting a security thread in a value document , in which magnetic data for sites on the value document are employed which data represent a magnetic property of the value document at the site , check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites , and from the check sites a straight line is determined , along which or on which at least some of the check sites lie and which represents a location of the security thread.23. A method for detecting a security thread in a value document , in whichmagnetic data for sites on the value document are employed which data represent a magnetic property of the value document at the site,check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites,a set of cells is supplied that represent a division of at least one predetermined part of a parameter space for straight line parameters into cells,for the check sites respectively such cells of the set are ascertained within which respectively straight line parameters lie of a straight line extending through the respective check site, and a cell sum for the respective cell is increased by an increment value, and the cell with the highest cell sum is searched and, as the location of the security thread, a straight line is ascertained that is given by straight line parameters allocated to the cell.24. The method according to claim 22 , whereinby means of a magnetic sensor magnetic data are captured for sites on the value document and these magnetic data are employed as ...

DETERMINING ADVERTISEMENT CHANNEL MIXTURE RATIOS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for determining a mixture ratio for allocating portions of an advertising budget among different advertising channels (e.g., print, online, radio, television) to optimize a performance measure, such as cost-per-action. A mixture space is used to define the available advertising channels and any constraints placed on those channels, such as no more than fifty percent of the advertising budget being allocated to a particular channel, and test mixture ratios are selected according to an optimality criterion. The selected test mixture ratios are used during a testing period on live traffic. The performance measures from the test mixture ratios are used to select a preferred mixture ratio from the mixture space. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:generating, by a data processing apparatus, an advertising mixture space representing a plurality of advertising mixture ratios within a polygon having a plurality of vertices, wherein each vertex represents an allocation of an entire advertising budget to a corresponding online media advertising channel in an electronic data network, and each advertising mixture ratio represents a proportion of the advertising budget to be allocated to each of the advertising channels;selecting, by the data processing apparatus, a set of test advertising mixture ratios from the advertising mixture space that provides a threshold amount of information for forming a response surface representing performance measures corresponding to the plurality of advertising mixture ratios in the advertising mixture space, the set of test advertising mixture ratios is a subset of the plurality of advertising mixture ratios, wherein the set of test advertising mixture ratios is optimized by applying a greedy exchange algorithm to the plurality of advertising mixture ratios and calculating a D-optimality metric;monitoring live web traffic over the electronic data network during a ...

Techniques for virtual deposit of paper currency

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for virtual deposit of paper currency. In some embodiments, the method may include receiving an indication from a device of a virtual deposit of paper currency to an account; receiving an image of the paper currency from the device; determining whether a virtual-deposit irregularity has occurred; in response to determining whether the virtual-deposit irregularity has occurred, crediting the account with at least a portion of the value of the virtually deposited paper currency; and providing a notification of a time period for physical deposit of the paper currency.

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

A secure document verification system is described, for verifying the authenticity of secure documents' The secure documents each comprise a paper document having a radio frequency tag, e.g. a NFC tag, and a document identification code. The system comprises a database storing data representing a plurality of signed secure documents, wherein each document is signed using a pairing of tag and document identification codes, received in a signing or calibration stage. The system is arranged responsive to receiving a verification request from a remote device, which request contains the tag identification data, to compare the tag identification data with the signed documents, and responsive to a match, to transmit back to the remote device a verification message. 1. A method comprising:receiving from a contactless radio frequency tag document identification data and tag identification data stored on the contactless radio frequency tag on a document;receiving the document identification data provided on and associated with the document; andtransmitting data representing the tag identification data and the document identification data as a linked pair to a remote device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the document identification data is fixed on the document claim 1 , at a spatially separate location from the contactless radio frequency tag.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the document identification data is provided in visible text or a graphic marking.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the document identification data is provided in a barcode or a quick response (QR) code.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the document identification data is received from an image data which represents a captured part of the document.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the image data is received from an image capture application opened responsive to receiving the tag identification data.7. The method of claim 1 , performed using a mobile communications device having contactless radio ...

Method and Apparatus for Detecting a Security Thread in a Value Document

A method is provided for detecting a security thread in a value document, in which magnetic data are employed for sites on the value document. The magnetic data represents a magnetic property of the value document at the site, check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites, and from the check sites, a straight line is specified, along or on which at least some of the check sites lie and which represents a location of the security thread. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for detecting a security thread in a value document , in which magnetic data for sites on the value document are employed which data represent a magnetic property of the value document at the site , check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites , and from the check sites a straight line is determined , along which or on which at least some of the check sites lie and which represents a location of the security thread.24. A method for detecting a security thread in a value document , in which magnetic data for sites on the value document are employed which data represent a magnetic property of the value document at the site ,check sites on the value document are determined employing the sites,a method section is carried out, in whicha pair of two of the check sites on the value document is selected and for a straight line through the check sites of the pair there are computed deviations of at least the other check sites from the straight line, and a set of those check sites is specified for which the deviation is smaller than a predetermined maximal deviation,the method section is repeated for other pairs until an abort criterion is fulfilled,wherein for each of the sets a suitability value is specified that describes how well the check sites of the set describe the location of a security thread,as the location of the security thread a straight line is ascertained that reproduces the location of the check sites of that one of the sets for which the highest ...

SECURE DIGITAL COUPON DISPLAY AND READING

A code is displayed on a screen with a first set of indicia, the code designed to be read only by a computer system. A second code is displayed only when it is determined that the code is being read. This determination is made by an optical sensor, such as a camera, detecting a particular wavelength of light above a threshold, the wavelength associated with an expected reader device. While the particular wavelength is detected the second code is displayed. Once the light is no longer detected, the display reverts back to the first code. In this manner, the second code, such as a barcode to be read is only displayed while the barcode is actually being read, but is otherwise hidden from view. The entire process can take place in under a second or in a fraction of a second, such as 1/10th of a second or less. 1. A method of authentication of a code comprising:exhibiting a first code on a screen visible to a user;detecting a light above a threshold of intensity and/or a light above a threshold change in intensity over a specific distance at a camera facing in a same direction as said screen;in response to said detecting, changing said first code on said screen to a second code;in response to ending of said detecting, removing exhibition of said second code and exhibiting said first code.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said light passes across at least a part of said first code and said second code.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a confirmation is received indicating that said second code has been read using said light.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said light is a laser beam at a specific wavelength of light claim 3 , said laser beam being detected by said camera based on said specific wavelength and said threshold change in intensity over said specific distance.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said second code is displayed on said screen only while said light is above a threshold of intensity is detected by said camera claim 1 , wherein said light is used ...

Reader Apparatus For Upconverting Nanoparticle Ink Printed Images

An improved system and method for reading an upconversion response from nanoparticle inks is provided. A is adapted to direct a near-infrared excitation wavelength at a readable indicia, resulting in a near-infrared emission wavelength created by the upconverting nanoparticle inks. A short pass filter may filter the near-infrared excitation wavelength. A camera is in operable communication with the short pass filter and receives the near-infrared emission wavelength of the readable indicia. The system may further include an integrated circuit adapted to receive the near-infrared emission wavelength from the camera and generate a corresponding signal. A readable application may be in operable communication with the integrated circuit. The readable application receives the corresponding signal, manipulates the signal, decodes the signal into an output, and displays and/or stores the output. 1. A system to read an upconversion response from energy responsive inks , the system comprising:indicia comprising upconverting nanoparticles printably disposed on a substrate;a laser comprising a near-infrared excitation wavelength directed at the indicia;a near-infrared emission wavelength response from the upconverting nanoparticle inks resulting from excitation by the near-infrared excitation wavelength;a filter comprising an optical element for filtering the near-infrared excitation wavelength and the near-infrared emission wavelength; anda camera comprising an optical lens for collecting the near-infrared emission wavelength.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprisesan integrated circuit having an output signal from the near-infrared emission wavelength.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a reader application comprising a signal output decoded from the output signal of the integrated circuit.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a display of the signal output from the integrated circuit.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicia ...

METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING AN ILLUSTRATION

The invention relates to a method for authenticating an illustration, comprising—encoding a message in the form of a two-dimensional barcode comprising blocks, each block coding a fragment of said message and comprising a set of coding sub-blocks, each sub-block comprising a set of binary elements. It is essentially characterised in that the encoding comprises prior steps consisting in:—defining or identifying a set of noteworthy points in the illustration,—calculating a set of attributes depending on certain at least of the noteworthy points,—selecting, among the calculated attributes, at least one attribute allowing a digital fingerprint to be defined—optionally compressing said digital fingerprint,—optionally signing said digital fingerprint by means of a cryptographic signature, and—recording in the message one among:—a set of at least one attribute,—the digital fingerprint,—the compressed digital fingerprint, and—the signed and optionally compressed digital fingerprint. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each coding block further comprises a set of non-coding subblocks the position of which is predefined claim 1 , the method further comprising claim 1 , for each coding block claim 1 , steps consisting in:selecting a predefined set of coding subblocks,encoding on a set of at least one predefined non-coding subblock the result of applying an error correcting code to the values encoded by said predefined set of coding subblocks.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a step consisting in making the two-dimensional barcode integral with the illustration.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , comprising a step consisting in arranging the 2D barcode in a predefined way with respect to the illustration claim 3 , optionally by framing the illustration.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a step consisting in selecting a number of attributes greater than a threshold value recorded in a memory.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein ...

UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FROM MARKED FEATURES

A method for determining whether a candidate barcode is genuine includes acquiring an image of an original barcode; determining, from the image of the original barcode, a deviation of at least one of a plurality of modules from an idealized grid, a deviation of the continuous edge of the original barcode from a nominal shape, or a deviation in average color of a module of the original barcode from the average for neighboring modules of the original barcode; comparing the numeric data for an original barcode with equivalent numeric data in the candidate barcode; and making a determination that the candidate mark is genuine or not genuine based on a result of the comparison. 1. A method for determining whether a candidate barcode is genuine , the method comprising:acquiring an image of an original barcode, wherein the original barcode includes a plurality of modules;determining, from the image of the original barcode, a deviation of at least one of the plurality of modules of the original barcode from an idealized grid;encoding the deviation as numeric data for the original barcode;storing the numeric data for the original barcode on a storage device;acquiring an image of the candidate barcode, wherein the candidate barcode includes a plurality of modules;determining, from the image of the candidate barcode, a deviation of at least one of the plurality of modules of the candidate barcode from the idealized grid;encoding the deviation as numeric data for the candidate barcode;retrieving the numeric data for the original barcode from the storage device;comparing the numeric data for the original barcode with the numeric data for the candidate barcode; andmaking a determination that the candidate mark is genuine or not genuine based on a result of the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the original barcode to an item prior to acquiring the image of the original barcode.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein applying the original barcode to an ...

DIGITALIZED HIGH VALUE PAPER CURRENCY

Disclosed herein is a novel invention of Digitalized High Value Paper Currency (DHVPC) and its overall processes for the printing, registration, distribution, recording and monitoring of transactions through a specially designed Online Portal. During the DHVPC registration, opening of additional ledger window with simultaneous automatic generation of a window in the Online Portal of Reserve Bank/Central bank of each nation takes place with automatic updating of transactions of DHVPC. This Invention provides 100% protection from counterfeiting of Paper Currency, monitoring, tracking of currency, blocking of illegal transactions, value protection in unforeseen situations, easiness to carry and handle, faster scanning of currency and improved security. The DHVPC transactions can be done through Commercial and Scheduled Banks or ATM/CDM or Net Banking. Counterfeiting is 100% impossible because, the registration of DHVPC is possible only through Reserve bank/Central bank of each nation, parallel entry of currency into the circulation is not possible. 1. Here a Digitalized High Value Paper Currency (DHVPC) is introduced , which is a combination of physical currency (paper currency) and its data on the online portal (Digital platform) of the Reserve Bank or Central Bank of each nation; Reserve Bank or Central bank of each nation has to establish a DHVPC department comprising of 4 major cells namely printing cell of DHVPC , Registration cell of DHVPC , Distribution cell of DHVPC , Monitoring cell of DHVPC for prevention of currency counterfeiting and providing for secure monetary transactions between one account holder to another; the methodology consisting of ,printing required DHVPC with the features mainly alpha numeric code;registering the printed DHVPC in the online portal of Reserve Bank or Central bank of each nation, registering Commercial and scheduled banks (CSBs) with the online portal of Reserve Bank or Central bank of each nation by linking the software module; ...

METHODS AND A SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING THE IDENTITY OF A PRINTED ITEM

A method of verifying an identity of a printed item includes capturing an image of the unverified printed item, wherein the unverified printed item includes artifacts and at least some of the artifacts were not controllably producible in producing the unverified printed item; extracting information associated with the artifacts of the unverified printed item; ranking the information associated with the artifacts of the unverified printed item; retrieving stored ranked information associated with artifacts of an original printed item from a storage device; and in each of a first and second range of magnitudes, comparing the ranked information associated with the artifacts of the unverified printed item with the ranked information associated with the artifacts of the original printed item. 1. An anti-counterfeiting method , the method comprisingprinting a genuine barcode;photographing an image of the printed genuine barcode; dividing the image into a plurality of modules;', 'extracting a respective inertia of a gray level co-occurrence matrix for each of the plurality of modules;, 'carrying out an image processing operation on the image of the printed genuine barcode, the image processing operation comprising'}generating a list of the plurality of modules of the image of the printed genuine barcode, wherein the list is sorted based at least in part on the magnitudes of their respective extracted inertias;transmitting the sorted list to a computer storage device;acquiring an image of a printed candidate bar code;carrying out the image processing operation on the image of the printed candidate barcode;generating a list for the plurality of modules of the image of the printed candidate barcode, wherein the list is sorted based at least in part on the magnitudes of their respective extracted inertias;retrieving the sorted list for the genuine barcode from computer storage devicein a first range of magnitudes, comparing the sorted list for the image of the printed genuine ...

EXTENDEND CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

The invention refers to a computer-implemented method of analyzing security documents having visible information and at least one of infrared and ultraviolet detectable information, the method comprising the steps of: receiving visible-color data of a first set of pixels of a first region of the security document in a first image of the security document and feeding the visible-color data to a convolutional neural network, CNN; receiving infrared, IR, and/or ultraviolet, UV, data of a second and/or third set of pixels of a respective second and/or third region in a respective second and/or third image of the security document and feeding the IR and/or UV data to the CNN; analyzing the visible-color data of the first set of pixels using the CNN to extract characteristics of the security document from the visible information; and analyzing the IR and/or UV data of the second and/or third set of pixels using the CNN to extract characteristics of the security document from the IR and/or UV information. Further, a corresponding system is provided. 1. A computer-implemented method of analyzing security documents having visible information and at least one of infrared and ultraviolet detectable information , the method executed by one or more processing devices and comprising the steps of:receiving visible-color data of a first set of pixels of a first region of the security document in a first image of the security document and feeding the visible-color data to a convolutional neural network (CNN);receiving infrared (IR) and/or ultraviolet (UV) data of a second and/or third set of pixels of a respective second and/or third region in a respective second and/or third image of the security document and feeding the IR and/or UV data to the CNN;analyzing the visible-color data of the first set of pixels using the CNN to extract characteristics of the security document from the visible information; andanalyzing the IR and/or UV data of the second and/or third set of pixels ...

BANKNOTE HANDLING APPARATUS AND BANKNOTE HANDLING METHOD

In order to meet a demand for banknote handling using serial numbers, a banknote handling apparatus is provided with a recognition unit configured to read a serial number of a banknote, and a control unit configured to determine a first type, of the banknote, related to the serial number, based on the serial number read by the recognition unit, and determine a second type, of the banknote, related to authenticity and fitness, based on the first type. 1. A banknote handling apparatus comprising:a recognition unit configured to read a serial number of a banknote; anda control unit configured to determine a first type, of the banknote, related to the serial number, based on the serial number read by the recognition unit, and determine a second type, of the banknote, related to authenticity and fitness, based on the first type.2. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory unit configured to store therein correspondence between a plurality of first types and a plurality of second types,wherein the control unit is configured to determine a first type, among the plurality of first types stored in the memory unit, to which the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds, thereby determining the second type of the banknote.3. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe memory unit is configured to further store therein priority orders of the first types, andwhen the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds to a plurality of the first types, the control unit is configured to select one of the first types based on the priority orders, thereby determining the second type of the banknote.4. The banknote handling apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe memory unit is configured to further store therein priority orders of the second types, andwhen the banknote whose serial number has been read by the recognition unit corresponds to a plurality ...

Authenticatable Articles, Fabric and Method of Manufacture

An article and method of manufacturing an authenticatable finished fabric and article comprising the steps of: obtaining an original fabric article comprising authentic fiber, the original fabric article being possessed at some time by at least one person; breaking the original fabric article into authentic fiber components; blending the authentic fiber components with virgin fiber to make a authentic fiber blend; generating a authentic fiber blend yarn; weaving or knitting a finished fabric that is configured to form a binary code from a mixture of the authentic fiber blend yarn and a filling yarn; and creating a first level authentication and an second level authentication of the finished fabric with the first and second level authentication being non-interacting or independent. 1. A method of manufacturing an authenticatable finished fabric and article , comprising:obtaining an original fabric article comprising authentic fiber, the original fabric article being possessed at some time by at least one person;breaking the original fabric article into authentic fiber components;blending the authentic fiber components with virgin fiber to make an authentic fiber blend;generating an authentic fiber blend yarn;weaving or knitting a finished fabric that is configured to form a binary code from a mixture of the authentic fiber blend yarn and a filling yarn; andcreating a first level authentication and a second level authentication of the finished fabric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first level authentication and the second level authentication are selected from the group consisting of a marker material on the original fabric article claim 1 , a marker material on the authentic fiber components claim 1 , a marker material on the authentic fiber blend yarn claim 1 , a binary code in the finished fabric claim 1 , a marker material on the finished fabric claim 1 , a marker material on the finished fabric article claim 1 , a serial number sewn on the finished fabric ...

Magnetic verification of documents of value

Die Erfindung betrifft die Prüfung von Wertdokumenten, die ein Sicherheitselement mit mehreren Magnetbereichen aufweisen, z.B. hochkoerzitive und/oder niederkoerzitive Magnetbereiche. Nach der Magnetisierung aller Magnetbereiche in eine erste Richtung wird eine zweite Magnetisierung vorgenommen, bei der nur das niederkoerzitive Magnetmaterial ummagnetisiert wird, das hochkoerzitive Magnetmaterial aber in der ersten Richtung ausgerichtet bleibt. Anschließend werden Magnetsignale des Sicherheitselements mit einem induktiven Magnetdetektor detektiert, der quer zur Transportrichtung des Wertdokuments mehrere Messspuren aufweist. Zur Auswertung der Magnetsignale der Messspuren werden jeweils die stärksten zwei lokalen Minima bzw. Maxima des jeweiligen Magnetsignals ermittelt, die die jeweilige Messspur als Funktion der Zeit detektiert. Durch Vergleichen der Amplituden des jeweiligen Magnetsignals in den Minima bzw. Maxima wird ein Minima-Vergleichswert bzw. Maxima-Vergleichswert der jeweiligen Messspur bestimmt. Die Magnetkodierung des Sicherheitselements wird anhand der Minima-Vergleichswerte bzw. Maxima-Vergleichswerte der Messspuren geprüft. The invention relates to the checking of documents of value which have a security element with a plurality of magnetic areas, e.g. highly coercive and / or low coercive magnetic areas. After the magnetization of all magnetic areas in a first direction, a second magnetization is carried out, in which only the low-coercive magnetic material is remagnetized, but the high-coercive magnetic material remains aligned in the first direction. Subsequently, magnetic signals of the security element are detected with an inductive magnetic detector, which has several measurement tracks transverse to the transport direction of the value document. To evaluate the magnetic signals of the measuring tracks, the strongest two local minima or maxima of the respective magnetic signal are determined, which the respective measuring track detects as a ...

Method for identifying a mark applied on a solid body

The invention relates to a method for identify a predetermined mark (32) applied on a solid body (30) and constituted by planar elements (10). The inventive method comprises the following steps: (a) binding first biopolymers to a first part of the planar elements (10) so as to produce a first predetermined partial pattern, (b) contacting the mark (32) with third biopolymers that have an affinity to the first biopolymers so that the first and the third biopolymers bind to one another, and (c) identifying the first partial pattern produced by the bound first and third biopolymers by detecting the bond between the first and the third biopolymers by means of a one-step detection method.

Method and device for processing sheet material

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Blattgut, insbesondere von Banknoten, Wertpapieren und dergleichen. DOLLAR A Bei der Überprüfung des Blattguts auf Einhaltung von Kriterien wird mindestens eine Gruppe von Blattgut gebildet, welche die Kriterien erfüllt, und eine Gruppe von Blattgut, welche die Kriterien nicht erfüllt. Die Gruppe von Blattgut, welche die Kriterien nicht erfüllt, wird in mindestens zwei Untergruppen aufgeteilt. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Untergruppen bei der Nachbearbeitung getrennt zu behandeln und auf das Vorliegen bestimmter Probleme oder Fehler, z. B. Fälschungen, besonders zu achten. Dadurch wird insgesamt eine Erleichterung bei der Nachbearbeitung erreicht, wodurch sich der Aufwand verringert. The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing sheet material, in particular bank notes, securities and the like. DOLLAR A When the sheet material is checked for compliance with criteria, at least one group of sheet material that meets the criteria and one group of sheet material that does not meet the criteria are formed. The group of sheet material that does not meet the criteria is divided into at least two sub-groups. This makes it possible to treat the subgroups separately during postprocessing and to check for the presence of certain problems or errors, e.g. B. Counterfeits, pay special attention. As a result, overall ease of post-processing is achieved, which reduces the effort.

Sheet management device, sheet management method and sheet management program

A sheet management device is provided with an issue number recognition unit (38) that carries out a character recognition of an issue number with predetermined number of digits for the identification of a bill, acquires a character recognition result including an identifiable character and/or an unidentifiable character, and acquires an issue number recognition result including an identifiable determined character and/or an unidentifiable error character based on the acquired character recognition result; an issue number registration condition processing unit (38B) that judges if the issue number recognition result satisfies a predetermined registration condition based on the determined character or the error character in the acquired issue number recognition result; and a DB control unit (38E) that, if this acquired symbol number recognition result satisfies the predetermined registration condition, stores bill detail information including this issue number recognition result at the database (33) and that, if the issue number recognition result does not satisfy the predetermined registration condition, prohibits the registration of the issue number recognition result at a database (33), thereby significantly reducing an operation burden on a user side required for the input of an issue number while avoiding a useless registration of an issue number.

有价文件的磁性测试

本发明涉及具有防伪元件的有价文件的测试，该防伪元件具有多个磁性区域，例如高矫顽磁性区域和/或低矫顽磁性区域。在所有磁性区域已被沿第一方向磁化后，进行第二次磁化，在第二次磁化中，只有低矫顽磁性材料被再次磁化，而高矫顽磁性材料仍保持沿第一磁化方向的取向。然后使用感应式磁性检测器检测防伪元件的磁性信号，该感应式磁性检测器具有多个横向于有价文件输送方向的测量轨道。为了评估测量轨道的磁性信号，确定由测量轨道检测的与时间成函数关系的磁性信号的最强的两个局部最小值和最大值。通过比较最小值和最大值中的特定磁性信号的幅值来确定测量轨道的最小值比较值和最大值比较值。根据最小值比较值和最大值比较值检查防伪元件的磁性编码。

Magnetic testing of valuable documents

The magnetic checking of value documents with highly coercive and/or lowly coercive magnetic regions, involves after the magnetization of all magnetic regions in a first direction, a second magnetization is effected, in which only the lowly coercive magnetic material is re-magnetized, but the highly coercive magnetic material remains aligned in the first magnetization direction. Magnetic signals are detected with an inductive magnetic detector, having several measuring tracks transverse to the transport direction of the value document. To evaluate the magnetic signals of the measuring tracks, the strongest two local minima and/or maxima of the respective magnetic signal are ascertained by a measuring track as a function of time. A minima comparison value and/or maxima comparison value of the respective measuring track is determined. The magnetic coding of the security element is checked on the basis of the minima comparison values and/or maxima comparison values of the measuring tracks.

Magnetic testing of valuable documents

The invention relates to the testing of valuable documents which have a security element with a number of magnetic regions, for example high-coercivity and/or low-coercivity magnetic regions. When all magnetic regions have been magnetised in a first direction, second magnetisation is performed, in which only the low-coercivity magnetic material is remagnetised, but the high-coercivity magnetic material remains oriented in the first direction of magnetisation. Magnetic signals of the security element are then detected using an inductive magnetic detector, which has a plurality of measuring tracks transverse to the direction of transport of the valuable document. In order to evaluate the magnetic signals of the measuring tracks, the strongest two local minima and maxima of a magnetic signal detected by a measuring track as a function of time are determined. By comparing the amplitudes of the particular magnetic signal in the minima and maxima, a minima comparison value and maxima comparison value of the measuring track are determined. The magnetic coding of the security element is checked on the basis of the minima comparison values and maxima comparison values.

Magnetic testing of valuable documents

The invention relates to the testing of valuable documents which have a security element with a number of magnetic regions, for example high-coercivity and/or low-coercivity magnetic regions. When all magnetic regions have been magnetised in a first direction, second magnetisation is performed, in which only the low-coercivity magnetic material is remagnetised, but the high-coercivity magnetic material remains oriented in the first direction of magnetisation. Magnetic signals of the security element are then detected using an inductive magnetic detector, which has a plurality of measuring tracks transverse to the direction of transport of the valuable document. In order to evaluate the magnetic signals of the measuring tracks, the strongest two local minima and maxima of a magnetic signal detected by a measuring track as a function of time are determined. By comparing the amplitudes of the particular magnetic signal in the minima and maxima, a minima comparison value and maxima comparison value of the measuring track are determined. The magnetic coding of the security element is checked on the basis of the minima comparison values and maxima comparison values.

Security element for securing value documents

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sicherheitselement zur Absicherung von Wertdokumenten. Entlang des Sicherheitselements ist ein Ausschnitt aus einer magnetischen Kodierung mit ersten und zweiten Kodierungselementen angeordnet. Die Kodierungselemente sind entlang einer vorgegebenen Richtung angeordnet, wobei das erste Kodierungselement entlang der vorgegebenen Richtung durchgehend einen ersten Magnetbereich mit einer ersten Koerzitivfelstärke aufweist und das zweite Kodierungselement zumindest einen ersten Lückenbereich und einen zweiten Magnetbereich mit einer zweiten Koerzitivfeldstärke aufweist. Zumindest einer der ersten Magnetbereiche ist unmittelbar benachbart zu zumindest einem der zweiten Magnetbereiche angeordnet. Die Summe der Längen der unmittelbar zueinander benachbarten ersten und zweiten Magnetbereiche ist mit maximal 8 mm so gewählt, dass deren Magnetsignal beim Vorbeitransportieren an einem Magnetsensor durch konstruktive Interferenz erhöht ist. The invention relates to a security element for securing value documents. Along the security element, a section of a magnetic coding with first and second coding elements is arranged. The coding elements are arranged along a predetermined direction, wherein the first coding element has a first magnetic area with a first coercive force along the predetermined direction and the second coding element has at least one first gap area and a second magnetic area with a second coercive field strength. At least one of the first magnetic regions is arranged directly adjacent to at least one of the second magnetic regions. The sum of the lengths of the immediately adjacent to each other first and second magnetic regions is selected with a maximum of 8 mm so that their magnetic signal is increased when passing on a magnetic sensor by constructive interference.

Method and device for detecting a security thread in a value document

Beschrieben ist ein Verfahren zum Detektieren eines Sicherheitsfadens in einem Wertdokument, bei dem Magnetdaten für Orte auf dem Wertdokument verwendet werden, die eine magnetische Eigenschaft des Wertdokuments an dem Ort darstellen, unter Verwendung der Orte Prüforte auf dem Wertdokument festgelegt werden, und aus den Prüforten eine Gerade bestimmt wird, entlang derer oder auf der wenigstens einige der Prüforte liegen und die eine Lage des Sicherheitsfadens darstellt. Described is a method of detecting a security thread in a value document using magnetic data for locations on the value document that represent a magnetic property of the value document at the location, using the locations checkpoint on the value document, and from the checkpoints It is just determined along which or on which at least some of the test area lie and which represents a position of the security thread.

Magnetic testing of valuable documents

The magnetic checking of value documents with highly coercive and/or lowly coercive magnetic regions, involves after the magnetization of all magnetic regions in a first direction, a second magnetization is effected, in which only the lowly coercive magnetic material is re-magnetized, but the highly coercive magnetic material remains aligned in the first magnetization direction. Magnetic signals are detected with an inductive magnetic detector, having several measuring tracks transverse to the transport direction of the value document. To evaluate the magnetic signals of the measuring tracks, the strongest two local minima and/or maxima of the respective magnetic signal are ascertained by a measuring track as a function of time. A minima comparison value and/or maxima comparison value of the respective measuring track is determined. The magnetic coding of the security element is checked on the basis of the minima comparison values and/or maxima comparison values of the measuring tracks.

有价文件的磁性测试

本发明涉及具有防伪元件的有价文件的测试，该防伪元件具有多个磁性区域，例如高矫顽磁性区域和/或低矫顽磁性区域。在所有磁性区域已被沿第一方向磁化后，进行第二次磁化，在第二次磁化中，只有低矫顽磁性材料被再次磁化，而高矫顽磁性材料仍保持沿第一磁化方向的取向。然后使用感应式磁性检测器检测防伪元件的磁性信号，该感应式磁性检测器具有多个横向于有价文件输送方向的测量轨道。为了评估测量轨道的磁性信号，确定由测量轨道检测的与时间成函数关系的磁性信号的最强的两个局部最小值和最大值。通过比较最小值和最大值中的特定磁性信号的幅值来确定测量轨道的最小值比较值和最大值比较值。根据最小值比较值和最大值比较值检查防伪元件的磁性编码。