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16-03-2018 дата публикации

Устройство для обработки банкнот с возможностью проверки защитных антистоксовых меток

Номер: RU0000177966U1
Автор: Дмитрий Васильевич Романчук, Дмитрий Юрьевич Ануфриев, Петр Валерьевич Минин
Принадлежит: Общество С Ограниченной Ответственностью "Конструкторское Бюро "Дорс" (Ооо "Кб "Дорс")

Устройство для обработки банкнот предназначено для проверки защитных антистоксовых меток. Технический результат - снижение сложности устройства при сохранении высокого качества проверки. Устройство содержит датчик детектирования защитных меток, содержащих люминофор, выполненный с возможностью размещения части проверяемой банкноты в зоне чувствительности датчика. Устройство содержит излучатель возбуждающего излучения в виде светодиода инфракрасного диапазона, приемник излучения; и устройство управления, выполненное с возможностью включения и выключения излучателя, и анализа сигнала, полученного приемником излучения, на основе чего определяет наличие или отсутствие защитных меток на проверяемой банкноте, при этом излучатель обращен своим выходом излучения к первой стороне проверяемой банкноты, находящейся в зоне чувствительности датчика, а оптический вход приемника излучения обращен ко второй стороне проверяемой банкноты, причем приемник содержит, по меньшей мере, один фототранзистор. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 966 U1 (51) МПК G07D 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G07D 7/1205 (2006.01); G07D 7/121 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017113511, 19.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 19.04.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2305323 C2, 27.08.2007. RU (45) Опубликовано: 16.03.2018 Бюл. № 8 (54) Устройство для обработки банкнот с возможностью проверки защитных антистоксовых меток (57) Реферат: Устройство для обработки банкнот управления, выполненное с возможностью предназначено для проверки защитных включения и выключения излучателя, и анализа антистоксовых меток. Технический результат сигнала, полученного приемником излучения, на снижение сложности устройства при сохранении основе чего определяет наличие или отсутствие высокого качества проверки. Устройство защитных меток на ...

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Номер записи: 1
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Check and u.s. bank note processing device and method

Номер: US20120008850A1
Автор: Douglas U. Mennie, John E. Jones, Paul A. Jones, William J. Jones
Принадлежит: Individual

A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past a full image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives the documents from the transport mechanism after being transported past the full image scanner and the discrimination unit. The full image scanner includes means for obtaining a full video image of said documents, means for obtaining a image of a selected area of said documents, and means for obtaining information contained in said selected area of said document. The discrimination unit includes means for determining the authenticity of said document. A system controller directs the flows of documents over the transport mechanism.

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Номер записи: 2
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and device for securing documents against forgery

Номер: US20120033264A1
Автор: Alain Foucou, Jean-Pierre Massicot, Justin Picard, Zbigniew Sagan
Принадлежит: Advanced Track and Trace SA

A document securization method includes: a first step of forming a first mark ( 205, 210 ) on a first surface of a document by utilizing a first marking element, a second step of forming a second mark ( 215 ) on another surface of the document or in the depth of the document by utilizing a second marking element, the two marks are superimposed when the document is illuminated by back-lighting and at least one ( 215 ) of the marks is a mark whose copy, made using marking elements identical to those utilized for forming the mark, causes an error rate, measured dot by dot, that is greater than a predefined value.

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Номер записи: 3
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Security device

Номер: US20120068450A1
Автор: A. .Oliver Stone, Charles Douglas Macpherson, Denis Gerard Vendette, Gilles Girouard
Принадлежит: Fortress Optical Features Ltd

A security device for authenticating bank notes, documents and other items, comprises a luminescent material for producing luminescent radiation of first and second wavelengths. The security device includes an optically variable structure for controlling emission of luminescent radiation of at least one of the first and second wavelengths from the security device, the security device being arranged to permit, from an area of the optically variable structure, emission of luminescence of the first and second wavelengths from the security device. The optically variable structure causes the relative emissivity of the security device for luminescent radiation of the first and second wavelengths to change with a change m emission angle, so that the security device produces an angle-dependent colour shift m the emitted luminescent radiation. The optically variable structure may comprise an optical interference stack that controls transmission of luminescent radiation therethrough in response to the wavelength of luminescent radiation.

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Номер записи: 4
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Object Processing Employing Movement

Номер: US20120163666A1
Автор: Brett A. Bradley, Geoffrey B. Rhoads, Tony F. Rodriguez
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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Номер записи: 5
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Method for fabricating fine pattern in semiconductor device

Номер: US20120184104A1
Автор: Jin-Ki Jung
Принадлежит: Hynix Semiconductor Inc

A method for fabricating a fine pattern in a semiconductor device includes forming a first photoresist over a substrate where an etch target layer is formed, doping at least one impurity selected from group III elements and group V elements, of the periodic table, into the first photoresist, forming a photoresist pattern over the first photoresist, performing a dry etching process using the photoresist pattern to expose the first photoresist, etching the first photoresist by an oxygen-based dry etching to form a first photoresist pattern where a doped region is oxidized, and etching the etch target layer using the first photoresist pattern as an etch barrier.

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Номер записи: 6
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Illumination apparatus and image reading apparatus including the same

Номер: US20120218611A1
Автор: Hiroshi Fukuta, Masataka Shiratsuchi, Seiji Ikari, Takeshi Morino, Yoshinori Honguh
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp

According to one embodiment, illumination apparatus including, first light source module which includes light-emitting module that emits light, light-emitting module having line shape, and first reflection member which includes first reflection surface that reflects light emitted from light-emitting module of first light source module for predetermined range, wherein first reflection surface has cross section that has zigzag line shape including plurality of line segments running along standard oval, which has major axis that forms predetermined angle with direction perpendicular to predetermined range, in direction perpendicular to longitudinal direction of light-emitting module of first light source module.

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Номер записи: 7
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Determining document fitness using illumination

Номер: US20120269403A1
Автор: Ronald Bruce Blair
Принадлежит: De la Rue North America Inc

According to an illustrative embodiment, a method for detecting a document includes capturing a first plurality of images of a document at a first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, capturing a second plurality of images of the document at a second wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, and assembling the first and second pluralities of images to form one or more images of the document.

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Номер записи: 8
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Channel Digital Watermarking

Номер: US20120288135A1
Автор: Joel R. Meyer, Kenneth L. Levy, Robert L. Jones, Steven W. Stewart
Принадлежит: Individual

The present disclosure relates generally to digital watermarking including watermarking conveyed through multiple channels. One claim recites a method to detect digital watermarks carried in different channels of a physical object. The method comprising: receiving first optically captured image data, the first optically captured image data corresponding to a first channel which is detectable with visible lighting; receiving second optically captured image data, the second optically captured image data corresponding to a second channel with is detectable in a first non-visible spectrum; receiving third optically captured image data, the third optically captured image data corresponding to a third channel with is detectable in a second non-visible spectrum; and using a programmed electronic processor, analyzing the first, second and third optically captured image data to detect watermark components embedded therein. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.

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Номер записи: 9
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Authentication of a security marker

Номер: US20120313748A1
Автор: Mark P. Henry, Myra T. Olm, Thomas D. Pawlik
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for authenticating security markers includes illuminating the security marker with a laser, detecting an optical response from the security marker, changing a temperature of the laser to vary the wavelength of radiation produced by the laser; detecting changes in the optical response from the security marker as the wavelength of the radiation changes, comparing the optical response profile from the security marker as it varies with changes in wavelength to a reference profile; and authenticating the security marker if the optical response profile matches the reference profile.

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Номер записи: 10
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Authentication of a security marker

Номер: US20120313749A1
Автор: Mark P. Henry, Myra T. Olm, Thomas D. Pawlik
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for authenticating security markers includes a laser or LED for illuminating the security marker; a detector for detecting an optical response from the security marker; an element for changing a temperature of the laser or LED to vary the wavelength of radiation produced by the LED; a detector for detecting changes in the optical response from the security marker as the wavelength of the radiation changes; a microprocessor for comparing the optical response profile from the security marker as it varies with changes in wavelength to a reference profile; and authenticating the security marker if the optical response profile matches the reference profile.

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Номер записи: 11
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Validation apparatus and light source module thereof

Номер: US20130050679A1
Автор: Shih-Pin Wu
Принадлежит: International Currency Technologies Corp

A light source module ( 13 ) mainly includes a plurality of light emitting units ( 132 ) and a lens array ( 133 ). The light emitting units ( 132 ) are arranged along a predetermined direction and respectively emit lights. The lens array ( 133 ) has a plurality of lens units ( 134 ) connected together along an axis (I) parallel to the predetermined direction. The lens units ( 134 ) each receive the lights emitted from the light emitting units ( 132 ). Each of the lens units ( 134 ) has a convex surface ( 135 ) intersecting with the light emitting direction of the light emitting units ( 132 ). The convex surface ( 135 ) is constituted by a first arc line ( 136 ) rotated with respect to the axis (I). The convex surface ( 135 ) also has a second arc line ( 137 ) perpendicularly intersecting with the first arc line ( 136 ). The radius of curvature of the first arc line ( 136 ) is longer than the radius of curvature of the second arc line ( 137 ). In addition, the present invention also provides a validation apparatus having the above-mentioned light source module ( 13 ).

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Номер записи: 12
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Authenticating and Tracking Objects

Номер: US20130082108A1
Автор: Nabil M. Lawandy
Принадлежит: SPECTRA SYSTEMS Corp A DELAWARE CORPORATION

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.

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Номер записи: 13
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Security feature

Номер: US20130106090A1
Автор: Johann Kecht, Kai Uwe Stock, Stephan Steinlein
Принадлежит: Giesecke and Devrient GmbH

The invention relates to a security feature with a luminescent pigment which has a host lattice doped with a luminophore and which is optically excitable to emit luminescent light. The luminescent light of the luminescent pigment has a luminescence spectrum with a first luminescence peak and a second luminescence peak whose peak intensities respectively depend on an amount fraction x of the luminophore in the luminescent pigment. In the luminescent pigment according to the invention, the host lattice and the luminophore and the amount fraction x of the luminophore are chosen such that even a slight increase or reduction of the amount fraction x of the luminophore causes a strong relative change of the peak intensities I A and I B . This increases the forgery-proofness of the luminescent pigment according to the invention.

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Номер записи: 14
16-05-2013 дата публикации

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTE RECORDER, AN AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE AND A SYSTEM

Номер: US20130120580A1
Автор: Dai Zhenggang, Huang Hong, Li Xiling
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Zhengtong Electronic Co., Ltd.

An anti-counterfeit banknote recorder, an automatic teller machine and a system are provided. The recorder includes a microprocessor, a memory, a communication module and a first photographic device. The first photographic device includes a camera and a flasher with different types of rays. The microprocessor is able to regulate the flashlight automatically so as to provide different types of rays according to the optical characteristics on the surface of the banknote under monitoring, and control the camera so as to take photos of the banknote under monitoring, thus, photo information of the banknote is obtained. The microprocessor is able to receive commands from the external equipments via the communication module, thus, the first photographic device is controlled accordingly so as to take photos. Moreover, via the communication module, the microprocessor is able to receive transaction information in relation to the banknotes under monitoring from the external equipments. The microprocessor is able to save the photo information of the banknote and the transaction information to the memory in the form of encryption recording. Thus, transaction process of the counterfeit banknotes on the ATM is automatically and effectively recorded, which is capable of providing truly effective legal basis for the settling of related disputes. 1. An anti-counterfeit banknote recorder , is characterized in that: it consists of a microprocessor , a memory , a communication module and a first photographic device; the first photographic device is composed of a camera and a flasher which has different types of rays; the microprocessor is able to regulate the flashlight automatically so as to provide different types of rays according to the optical characteristics on the surface of the banknote under monitoring , and control the camera so as to take photos of the banknote under monitoring , thus , photo information of the banknote is obtained; the microprocessor is able to receive ...

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Номер записи: 15
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Light-emitting medium and method of confirming light-emitting medium

Номер: US20130127151A1
Автор: Akiko Kitamura, Manabu Yamamoto, Mitsuru Kitamura, Sakurako Hatori, Tsuyoshi Yamauchi, Yoko Sekine
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

There is provided a light-emitting medium by which whether a valuable paper or the like is forged or not can be judged easily and promptly. A light-emitting medium constituting a valuable paper includes a light-emitting image. The light-emitting image is composed of a pattern area formed on a substrate by using a first fluorescent ink containing a first fluorescent material, and a background area formed on the substrate by using a second fluorescent ink containing a second fluorescent material. When UV-A is irradiated, the first fluorescent ink and the second fluorescent ink emit light of colors that are viewed as different colors from each other. In addition, when UV-C is irradiated, the first fluorescent ink and the second fluorescent ink emit light of colors that are viewed as different colors from each other, the colors being different from the colors that are viewed when the UV-A is irradiated.

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Номер записи: 16
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Gold and silver quantum clusters in molecular containers and methods for their preparation and use

Номер: US20130130392A1
Автор: Pradeep Thalappil, Shibu Sidharth Edakkattuparambil
Принадлежит: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

A composition includes a quantum cluster of Ag m or Au n , one or more protector molecules; and a molecular cavity partially or wholly surrounding the quantum cluster. A method for preparing the quantum clusters includes adding a first amount of glutathione to a gold salt, a silver salt, or a mixture thereof to form a mixture; adding a reducing agent to the mixture to form a precipitate; and mixing the precipitate with a second amount of glutathione and a cyclodextrin to form a composition. Devices are prepared from the quantum clusters, and the devices may be used in methods of authentification of articles.

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Номер записи: 17
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Document Guide Systems And Methods Employing A Document Platen

Номер: US20130154181A1
Автор: Thang Doan
Принадлежит: De la Rue North America Inc

Document guide systems and methods employing a document platen are provided. According to an illustrative embodiment, a document guide system employing a document platen includes a document platen having a first, document-faceable side and a second, opposing side, and a document support sub-system adjacent the first side of the document platen. The document support sub-system and the first side of the document platen are adapted to receive a document therebetween, and the document platen forms an aperture adapted to allow electromagnetic radiation therethrough.

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Номер записи: 18
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Authentication of articles

Номер: US20130155421A1
Автор: Robert Stewart, Stephen Langstaff
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a method of authenticating the provenance of an article marked with a transparent polymer film comprising measuring the thickness of the film or of a layer within in the film by white light interferometry and/or by birefringence.

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Номер записи: 19
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Authenticating Identification and Security Documents and Other Objects

Номер: US20130172048A1
Автор: Geoffrey B. Rhoads, Ravi K. Sharma, Tony F. Rodriguez
Принадлежит: Digimarc Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 20
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Stain detection

Номер: US20130259301A1
Автор: Chao He, Gary Ross, Ping Chen
Принадлежит: NCR Corp

A method of detecting staining on a media item is described. An example method includes receiving an image of the media item, including a plurality of pixels having different intensity values within a range of intensity values, applying central weighting to the received image, applying a threshold to each pixel in the centrally-weighted image to transform each pixel to a binary value, comparing a pixel in the evaluation image with a pixel in a binary reference image to create a difference image including (i) a stain pixel at each spatial location in which a pixel in the evaluation image has a low intensity pixel and the corresponding pixel in the binary reference image has a high intensity pixel, and (ii) a non-stain pixel at all other spatial locations. The media item is identified as stained in the event that the difference image meets a staining criterion.

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Номер записи: 21
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Varnish Printing Document Securing System and Method

Номер: US20130271546A1
Автор: Richard Wilen
Принадлежит: WILopEN Products LC

A paper and document securing system that includes an indicator is used to for validating the paper. The indicator may be printed on a surface of the paper by a printer with clear ink, which may provide a texture. The clear ink may include a substantially clear varnish. Data is includable in the indicator, which may be coded. Validating the paper may include detecting and examining the validity an indicator to accept or reject the paper. The indicator may be partially undetectable without alteration. Graphics are additionally printable on the paper using pigmented ink. The paper may include one or more plies, and the indicator may be printed between plies. Cards may be included on the paper.

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Номер записи: 22
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and device for examining the optical state of value documents

Номер: US20130272598A1
Автор: Norbert Holl
Принадлежит: Giesecke and Devrient GmbH

A method for examining the optical condition of a value document on the basis of a digital image of at least a specified region of the value document, the image comprising pixels, comprises searching the pixels of the digital image are searched for sets of error pixels which are respectively given in that the error pixels fulfill a specified deviation criterion for an impermissible deviation of at least one specified pixel property, and the distance of each error pixel of the respective set from at least one other error pixel of the same set does not exceed a specified distance that is greater than the distance of directly neighboring pixels of the digital image, and a number of sets found during the search and/or a value for at least one property of at least one of the sets found during the search is ascertained.

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Номер записи: 23
23-01-2014 дата публикации

ARTICLES, METHODS OF VALIDATING THE SAME, AND VALIDATION SYSTEMS EMPLOYING DECAY CONSTANT MODULATION

Номер: US20140021369A1
Автор: Kane James, Lau Carsten, Rapoport William Ross
Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Articles, methods of validating the articles, and validating systems are provided herein. In an embodiment, an article includes a substrate and a security feature on the substrate. The security feature includes a first region that has a first ink composition and a second region that has a second ink composition. The first ink composition includes a first luminescent phosphor and the second ink composition includes a second luminescent phosphor that is different from the first luminescent phosphor. The first luminescent phosphor and the second luminescent phosphor have indistinguishable excitation energy wavelengths, indistinguishable emission wavelengths, and distinguishable temporal decay properties. 1. An article comprising:a substrate; and a first region having a first ink composition comprising a first luminescent phosphor; and', 'a second region having a second ink composition and comprising a second luminescent phosphor different from the first luminescent phosphor;', 'wherein the first luminescent phosphor and the second luminescent phosphor have indistinguishable excitation energy wavelengths, indistinguishable emission wavelengths, and distinguishable temporal decay properties., 'a security feature on the substrate, wherein the security feature includes2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first luminescent phosphor comprises an emitting ion and a host crystal lattice material claim 1 , and wherein the second luminescent phosphor comprises the same emitting ion and the same host crystal lattice material as the first luminescent phosphor.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the emitting ion is chosen from chromium claim 2 , cerium claim 2 , praseodymium claim 2 , neodymium claim 2 , samarium claim 2 , europium claim 2 , terbium claim 2 , dysprosium claim 2 , holmium claim 2 , erbium claim 2 , thulium claim 2 , ytterbium claim 2 , and combinations thereof4. The article of claim 2 , wherein the host crystal lattice material is chosen from an oxide claim 2 , a ...

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Номер записи: 24
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Lighter

Номер: US20140076879A1
Автор: Xiaonan WANG, Yin Ye
Принадлежит: Individual

A lighter, including: a casing, a turnable cap, a circuit board, a transformer, a power supply, switches, circuits, a power socket, an ignition chamber, and a pair of discharging needles. The circuit board is arranged inside the casing, and the discharging needles are disposed on the top of the ignition chamber. The circuits are disposed on the circuit board and include an oscillating circuit, a DC boost converter circuit, a lighting circuit, and a counterfeit money detector circuit. An ignition switch and a toggle switch are disposed on one side of the casing. The bottom of the casing is provided with a lighting lamp and a counterfeit money detector lamp.

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Номер записи: 25
01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A COUNTERFEIT BILL USING A PORTABLE TERMINAL

Номер: US20150003717A1
Автор: HWANG Seong-Taek, KIM Do-Hyeon, LEE Dong-Hyuk, Lee Jung-Kee
Принадлежит:

A method and a portable terminal for identifying a counterfeit bill. The method includes receiving, by the portable terminal, an image of a bill photographed using visible rays and an image of the bill photographed using infrared rays; determining a denomination of the bill by comparing the image photographed using the visible rays with a denomination database; obtaining correction information using the image photographed using the visible rays and a corresponding bill image in the denomination database; forming a corrected image by correcting the image photographed using the infrared rays using the correction information; and determining whether the bill is counterfeit by comparing the corrected image with an image of the corresponding bill pre-stored in a genuine bill database. 1. A method for identifying a counterfeit bill by a portable terminal , the method comprising:receiving, by the portable terminal, an image of a bill photographed using visible rays and an image of the bill photographed using infrared rays;determining a denomination of the bill by comparing the image photographed using the visible rays with a denomination database;obtaining correction information using the image photographed using the visible rays and a corresponding bill image in the denomination database;forming a corrected image by correcting the image photographed using the infrared rays using the correction information; anddetermining whether the bill is counterfeit by comparing the corrected image with an image of the corresponding bill pre-stored in a genuine bill database.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the bill is counterfeit comprises overlapping the corrected image and the image of the corresponding bill in the genuine bill database.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the correction information makes a shape of the image photographed using the visible rays match a shape of the corresponding bill image in the denomination database.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-01-2019 дата публикации

HALL DETECTION DEVICE FOR THICKNESS OF SHEET MEDIUM

Номер: US20190003816A1
Автор: Fang Minjie, Gong Wenchuan, Li Ming, Liu Mengtao
Принадлежит: GRG BANKING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

A Hall detection device for a thickness of a sheet medium is provided, including a mounting rack, a reference shaft and a floating wheel assembly, wherein the floating wheel assembly includes a bracket and at least one floating wheel, one end of the bracket being mounted on the mounting rack via a floating wheel rotary shaft and the other end thereof being rotationally fitted with the floating wheel so as to form a free end, a torsional spring is provided between the floating wheel rotary shaft and the bracket so that the floating wheel elastically bears against the reference shaft, and the bracket is fixedly mounted with a detection block and a sensor for detecting a displacement amount of the detection block. 1. A Hall thickness detection device for a sheet-like medium , comprising:a mounting frame,a reference shaft which has two ends mounted to the mounting frame via bearings, anda floating roller assembly,wherein a mounting frame configured to mount and carry the reference shaft and floating roller assembly;wherein the floating roller assembly comprises:a holder,at least one floating roller, wherein one end of the holder is fixedly mounted with respect to the mounting frame through a floating roller rotating shaft, and another end of the holder is rotationally assembled to the floating roller to form a free end,a torsion spring, which is provided between the floating roller rotating shaft and the holder to allow the floating roller to elastically press against the reference shaft,a detection block, which is fixedly mounted to a side, facing away from the floating roller, of the holder; anda sensor, which is opposed to the detection block and fixedly mounted with respect to the mounting frame for detecting displacement of the detection block in a non-contact manner,wherein a connection line between an axial center of the floating roller and an axial center of the reference shaft is in line with a detection center of the detection block and a detection center of ...

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Номер записи: 27
05-01-2017 дата публикации

BILL RECOGNIZING AND COUNTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170004667A1
Автор: MATSUURA Shinji, Sato Tomoyasu, Sudo Teruo
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

A bill recognizing and counting apparatus includes an operation unit that receives setting of bill processing modes including a denomination mode, a counting mode, a different-denomination recognition mode, and an authenticity determination mode; a feeding and transporting mechanism; and a control unit that performs control for changing a processing speed according to the bill processing mode. When the bill processing mode is in the counting mode, the different-denomination recognition mode, or the authenticity determination mode, the control unit increases the processing speed by setting the feeding and transporting mechanism to a higher speed than the speed set in the denomination mode. The increase in speed is in accordance with a reduced time necessary to process a reduced amount of data associated with the denomination mode. 1. A bill recognizing and counting apparatus comprising:a hopper that is arranged on an upper front side of a casing of the bill recognizing and counting apparatus and receives a given bill;a transport path that transports the given bill fed from the hopper;a recognition unit that is arranged in the transport path and counts the given bill; a stacker that is arranged on a lower front side of the casing and stacks the given bill counted by the recognition unit in an aligned state, or', 'a rejecting unit that is arranged above the stacker and stacks the given bill excluded from a counting target; and, 'a transport-path switching unit that is arranged in the transport path and switches a transport route of the given bill to'}a control unit that controls switching between a denomination mode in which a denomination of a bill is recognized and a counting mode in which a quantity of bills is counted without recognizing the denomination of the bill, and controls a processing speed which indicates a number of bills to be processed per unit time, such that the processing speed in the counting mode is faster than the processing speed in the ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-01-2016 дата публикации

BANK NOTE PROCESSING SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINED FLORESCENCE AND PHOSPHORESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160005252A1
Автор: Kayani Sohail
Принадлежит:

A bank note processing system having a combined florescence and phosphorescence detection system. The bank note processing system includes a detection module which has a detector housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated by a light baffle. An illumination source and a first sensor module are disposed in the first compartment of the detector housing and a second sensor module is disposed in the second compartment of the detector housing. The illumination source directs light to the bank note and the first sensor module measures the bank note's florescence at a first point in time. The second sensor module measures the bank note's phosphorescence at a second point in time and the detection module determines whether the bank note is a counterfeit bank note using the measured florescence and the measured phosphorescence. 1. A method of identifying a counterfeit bank note comprising:directing a bank note to a detection module along a transport path;directing light to the bank note from a strobe lamp;measuring a florescence from the bank note in response to the light from the strobe lamp using a first sensor module at a first point in time;strobing off the strobe lamp;measuring, while the strobe lamp is off, phosphorescence measurements from the bank note in response to the light from the illumination source using a second sensor module at multiple predetermined points in time after the florescence was measured;determining if the bank note is a counterfeit bank note by analyzing the florescence and the multiple phosphorescence measurements.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingdividing the detection module into a first compartment and a second compartment;disposing the first sensor module and the illumination source in the first compartment; anddisposing the second sensor module in the second compartment.5. The method of claim 1 , where directing light to the bank note from an illumination source comprises ...

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Номер записи: 29
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Image Processing Apparatus, Image Processing Method, and Program

Номер: US20160005253A1
Автор: Morimichi Mizuno, Takayuki Yamamoto
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

An image processing apparatus includes an image acquiring unit that reads the front surface of a medium irradiated with first light to acquire a first image, and reads the front surface of the medium irradiated with second light including ultraviolet rays to acquire a second image, by driving an image sensor, a first corrected-image generating unit that generates a first corrected image by decreasing brightness of the first image, a second corrected-image generating unit that generates a second corrected image by increasing contrast of the second image, and a synthetic image generating unit that generates a synthetic image by synthesizing the first corrected image and the second corrected image.

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Номер записи: 30
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20210005043A1
Автор: Goldstein Keith
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a device and process for marking and detecting labels with spectral band authentication features utilizing a reader that can be affixed to a smart phone and positioned so as to align the lens of the phone's camera with a reader aperture. The reader aperture allows the camera to view an item through a spacer, wherein a UV and IR light source is used to reveal indicia within invisible ink. The light source employs a distinct emission spectrum characterized by narrow peaks and gaps which can illuminate pigment of the invisible ink that is selectively responsive at the wavelengths of specific peaks and/or unresponsive at the gaps in the spectrum. The smart phone captures the indicia revealed and interfaces with a cloud-based database to provide verification of authenticity. 1. An authentication device comprising:a reader body having a microprocessor based computer function including a touch screen interface, a camera, memory, internet access, an operating system and a power source;a lens attached to said reader body, said lens housing a light source coupled to said power source for producing light of a predetermined wavelength capable of reacting with an invisible ink to reveal a hidden image, said lens communicating with said camera to capture said hidden image;wherein said light source illuminates an invisible ink to reveal said hidden image, said hidden image captured by said smart phone and compared with an authentic image stored on a cloud based database to determine authentication.2. The authentication device according to wherein said invisible ink is a wavelength absorptive pigment that is matched to at least one band of light.3. The authentication device according to wherein said invisible ink is RainbowSecure®.4. The authentication device according to wherein said band of light is either an infra-red (IR) light having a wavelength between 700 nm to 1100 nm claim 2 , an ultra-violet (UV) light having a wavelength between 200 nm to 400 nm claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and System for Document Authenticity Verification

Номер: US20190005321A1
Автор: Hogan Joshua Noel
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a system and method for secure document verification. In the preferred embodiment, embedded information consists of marks embedded in the interior of the document and are comprised of regions that have refractive index modified to carry information. In the preferred embodiment the marks are not discernable by conventional imaging, spectroscopic or optical polarization techniques, but are discernably by interferometric techniques, such as optical coherence tomography. Multiple alternate embodiments are taught. 1. A method of uniquely identifying a document of interest , said document of interest being composed of at least a first material , comprising the steps of:obtaining optical coherence tomography depth scans of said first material, said first material having a first refractive index and within said first material a second material having a second refractive index, and where said second material occurs as a consequence of manufacturing of said first material;processing said depth scans;generating a data pattern at a predetermined depth,where said data pattern constitutes a unique identifier said document of interest.2. The method of wherein said second material is introduced as an adhesive material in the course of manufacture of said document of interest.3. The method of further including the step of obtaining OCT depth scans of two or more layers in said first material.4. The method further including the step of obtaining claim 1 , using optical coherence tomography claim 1 , a three dimensional image of a small portion of said document of interest claim 1 , which said image and location of said image serve to uniquely identify said document of interest.5. A method of uniquely identifying a document of interest claim 1 , said document of interest being composed of at least a first material claim 1 , comprising the steps of:obtaining optical coherence tomography depth scans of said first material, said first material having a first ...

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Номер записи: 32
02-01-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200005575A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20200005578A1
Автор: NADA Keisuke
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

A sheet processing apparatus includes: storage units that each stores therein a sheet with a serial number; a recognition unit that performs first reading processing to read the serial number from the sheet transported from each of the storage units; and a control section that retrieves the serial number having a predetermined relationship relating to a degree of coincidence with the serial number read in the first reading processing, from a serial number list of the sheets stored in the storage units. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a storage unit configured to store therein a sheet having a serial number;a recognition unit configured to perform a first reading processing to read the serial number from the stored sheet that is fed out from the storage unit; anda control section configured to retrieve, from a serial number list including listed serial number of the sheet stored in the storage unit, the listed serial number having a predetermined relationship relating to a degree of coincidence with the serial number read in the first reading processing.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe recognition unit configured to perform a second reading processing to read the serial number from the sheet that is fed to the storage unit, andthe control section configured to create the serial number list based on the serial number read in the second reading processing.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory section configured to store the serial number list therein.4. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , the storage unit further comprising a detachable storage unit that detachably attaches to the sheet processing apparatus or a depositing apparatus different from the sheet processing apparatus claim 1 , the sheet processing apparatus is configured to receive a sheet in the detachable storage unit stored by the depositing apparatus; anda memory section provided with the ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Object and system for duplication prevention using random media, and duplication prevention method using same

Номер: US20190005758A1
Автор: Chil Min Kim
Принадлежит: DAEGU GYEONGBUK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The present invention relates to a system and method for preventing duplication by determining, using random media, whether an object (money, an identification card, a credit card, or the like) is counterfeited or duplicated. An object for preventing duplication by using random media, according to the present invention, includes a random medium in which a plurality of particles having irregular sizes and shapes are mixed, wherein the particles are obtained by pulverization or nano-processing of different media or the same media.

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Номер записи: 35
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO DOCUMENT AND FASTENER IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20210006680A1
Автор: FIELDING Alex, GRUBB Jonathan Floyd, HALL Kevin C., HARTNAGLE Joseph David Dills, HURLEY Jens Jordan, KNIGHT Kirk H.
Принадлежит:

Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for document processing , comprising:(a) providing a document comprising a fastener attached thereto;(b) determining, with aid of a detection unit, information on the fastener;(c) bringing, based at least in part on the information on the fastener, a fastener removal end effector in contact with the document, wherein the fastener removal end effector comprises a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the fastener removal end effector comprises a document contacting portion disposed adjacent to the distal end, a fastener pincher disposed adjacent to the proximal end, and a fastener removal insert disposed adjacent to the fastener pincher; and(d) removing the fastener from the document by (i) contacting a first surface of the document with the document contacting portion to maintain the document in a position during removal of the fastener, (ii) inserting the fastener removal insert between the fastener and a second surface of the document, (iii) gripping the fastener between the fastener removal insert and the fastener pincher to position at least a portion of the fastener between the fastener removal insert and the fastener pincher, (iv) and moving the fastener pincher and the fastener removal insert away from the document to remove the fastener.14. The ...

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Номер записи: 36
27-01-2022 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE BASED ON A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION

Номер: US20220026844A1
Автор: Delst Cornelis Jan, RAKSHA Vladimir P.
Принадлежит:

An optical article printed on a substrate may include an organic binder; and a plurality of reflective magnetic platelets provided in the organic binder, wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are substantially aligned in accordance with at least part of a surface of revolution, and wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to cause a first reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a first axis and to cause a second reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a second axis, wherein the first reflective effect is different from the second reflective effect. 1. An optical article printed on a substrate , comprising: wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to exhibit a funnel-shaped reflection in a head-on view without rotating the substrate around an axis,', 'wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to cause a different reflective effect in a different view,', 'wherein the different reflective effect is different from the funnel-shaped reflection, and', 'wherein the different view is different from the head-on view without rotating the substrate around the axis., 'a plurality of reflective magnetic platelets,'}2. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the different view occurs when the substrate is rotated around the axis.3. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the axis is a vertical axis.4. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the different reflective effect comprises a first lateral motion of a first portion of the funnel-shaped reflection that is larger than a second lateral motion of a second portion of the funnel-shaped reflection.5. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a top portion of the funnel-shaped reflection.6. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the second portion is a bottom portion of the funnel-shaped reflection.7. The optical article of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 37
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENT WITH ATTACHED SECURITY DEVICE WHICH DEMONSTRATES INCREASED HARVESTING RESISTANCE

Номер: US20200009894A1
Автор: Brigham Kraig M., Jain Manish, Prett Giles D.
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-01-2022 дата публикации

A HANDHELD MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE CONNECTED DONATION RECEIVING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220028201A1
Автор: DELLAS James
Принадлежит:

Donation receiving apparatus has a denomination discriminator interfacing a storage area. The denomination discriminator has at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of currency passing therethrough. A device controller interfaces a mobile communication device interface and the denomination discriminator. In use, the device controller establishes communication with the mobile communication device, detects a denomination using the at least one physical characteristic and transmits the denomination to the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may execute an application controller which displays a graphical user interface on a digital display thereof which may display the denomination. 1. Donation receiving apparatus comprising a storage area therein , a denomination discriminator interfacing the storage area , the denomination discriminator comprising at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of currency passing therethrough , a mobile communication device interface for communication with a mobile communication device , and a device controller interfacing the mobile communication device interface and the denomination discriminator wherein , in use , the device controller is configured for establishing communication with the mobile communication device , detecting a denomination using the at least one physical characteristic and transmitting the denomination to the mobile communication device , wherein: an entrance slot for taking both coins and notes;', 'a pair of parallel rollers aligned with the slot to take both the coins and notes therebetween;', 'a rotation transducer operably coupled to the rollers; and', 'a displacement transducer operably coupled to the rollers to measure displacement therebetween;, 'the denomination discriminator compriseswherein, using the same pair of rollers, the controller is configured for determining both length of the currency inserted through the slot using ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXAMINING DOCUMENTS OF VALUE AND/OR TRANSPORTING DOCUMENTS OF VALUE BY MEANS OF ULTRASOUND

Номер: US20190012866A1
Автор: Moosler Hans-Uwe
Принадлежит:

Described is a device for examining value documents and/or the transport of value documents which are transported along a specified transport path in a specified transport direction, by means of ultrasound with ultrasound transmitters disposed offset in a direction transverse to the transport direction for emitting, upon transmit signals, ultrasound on the transport path and ultrasound receivers disposed offset in a direction transverse to the transport direction for receiving ultrasound which is generated by means of the ultrasound transmitters, and for emitting receive signals, the ultrasound transmitters and/or ultrasound receivers respectively having at least one capacitive, micromechanical ultrasonic transducer. 128.-. (canceled)29. A device for examining value documents and/or the transport of value documents which are transported along a specified transport path in a specified transport direction , by means of ultrasound withultrasound transmitters disposed offset in a direction transverse to the transport direction for emitting, upon transmit signals, ultrasound on the transport path and ultrasound receivers disposed offset in a direction transverse to the transport direction for receiving ultrasound which is generated by means of the ultrasound transmitters and for emitting receive signals orwith ultrasound transmitters/receivers disposed offset in a direction transverse to the transport direction for emitting ultrasound on the transport path upon transmit signals and for receiving the ultrasound after interaction with at least one of the value documents and for emitting receive signals,wherein the ultrasound transmitters and/or ultrasound receivers respectively have at least one capacitive, micromechanical ultrasonic transducer, or wherein the ultrasound transmitters/receivers respectively have at least one capacitive, micromechanical ultrasonic transducer.30. The device according to claim 29 , in which the ultrasound transmitters and ultrasound receivers ...

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Номер записи: 40
10-01-2019 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, IDENTIFICATION METHOD, IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

Номер: US20190012867A1
Автор: AONO Kota, FUJITA Shogo, MASUDA Tomohito, MIYAMOTO Eri, Okada Takashi
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

An identification device of the present invention determines authenticity of an article with an anti-counterfeiting medium varying in a pattern of observed light depending on changes in light characteristics of radiated light, using the anti-counterfeiting medium. The identification device includes a similarity calculation unit that determines the degrees of similarity between a plurality of captured image data of the anti-counterfeiting medium obtained with differences in the light characteristics of the radiated light and reference image data corresponding to the light characteristics; and an authenticity determination unit that determines whether the degrees of similarity determined for the individual light characteristics exceed thresholds set corresponding to the individual light characteristics to make an authenticity determination on whether the anti-counterfeiting medium is genuine. 1. An identification device that determines authenticity of an article with an anti-counterfeiting medium varying in a pattern of observed light depending on changes in light characteristics of radiated light , using the anti-counterfeiting medium , comprising:a similarity calculation unit that determines degrees of similarity between a plurality of captured image data of the anti-counterfeiting medium obtained with differences in the light characteristics of the radiated light and reference image data corresponding to the light characteristics; andan authenticity determination unit that determines whether the degrees of similarity determined for the individual light characteristics exceed thresholds set corresponding to the individual light characteristics to make an authenticity determination on whether the anti-counterfeiting medium is genuine.2. The identification device of claim 1 , further comprising:a light source that irradiates the anti-counterfeiting medium with light to generate a light pattern as a standard for authenticity determination during image capture;a light ...

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Номер записи: 41
10-01-2019 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION DEVICES, IDENTIFICATION METHODS, IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Номер: US20190012868A1
Автор: AONO Kota, FUJITA Shogo, MASUDA Tomohito, MIYAMOTO Eri, Okada Takashi
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

An identification device according to the present invention that performs authenticity determination of an article provided with an anti-counterfeiting medium whose observed light pattern changes depending on an observation angle includes a similarity calculating unit that calculates a degree of similarity between captured image data of the anti-counterfeiting medium and reference image data; an authenticity determination unit that performs authenticity determination as to whether the anti-counterfeiting medium is genuine or not on the basis of whether the degree of similarity exceeds a predetermined threshold or not; and a match-percentage notification unit that notifies a match-percentage indicative of a degree of match between an imaging viewpoint for imaging the anti-counterfeiting medium and a reference imaging viewpoint which is predefined as the imaging viewpoint for the captured image data used for authenticity determination. 1. An identification device that performs authenticity determination of an article provided with an anti-counterfeiting medium whose observed light pattern changes depending on an observation angle , comprising:a similarity calculating unit that calculates a degree of similarity between captured image data of the anti-counterfeiting medium and reference image data;an authenticity determination unit that performs authenticity determination as to whether the anti-counterfeiting medium is genuine or not on the basis of whether the degree of similarity exceeds a predetermined threshold or not; anda match-percentage notification unit that notifies a match-percentage indicative of a degree of match between an imaging viewpoint for imaging the anti-counterfeiting medium and a reference imaging viewpoint which is predefined as the imaging viewpoint for the captured image data used for authenticity determination.2. The identification device of claim 1 , wherein the match-percentage notification unit calculates the match-percentage on the basis ...

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Номер записи: 42
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Systems and methods for creating optical effects on media

Номер: US20150014981A1
Автор: Elizabeth A. Downing
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and systems for optical effects in pigments, inks, and on media. One aspect of this disclosure involves a pigment particle which includes a core, having a fluorescent material and having a spherical shape, and a shell surrounding the core; the shell includes a photochromic material which has a first optical property in a first light source and a second optical property in a second light source which includes a set of wavelengths not sufficiently present in the first light source. The second optical property attenuates an emitted radiation from the fluorescent material. Other aspects are also described.

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Evaluating Currency in Areas Using Image Processing

Номер: US20210012603A1
Автор: Pechinko Paul
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A system evaluates currency in an area using image processing. In some examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor, processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area, determine a value of the currency irrespective of validity, and counts the currency. In various examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency has an error condition; and when the currency is determined to have the error condition, provides output on the error condition. In a number of examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency is valid; and when the currency is determined to be suspect, provides output on the currency. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for evaluating currency in areas using image processing , comprising:a non-transitory storage medium that stores instructions; and receive an image of an area from an image sensor;', 'process the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area;', 'determine whether the at least one item of currency is valid; and', 'when the at least one item of currency is determined to be suspect,', 'provide output on the at least one item of currency., 'a processor that executes the instructions to16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the processor determines that the at least one item of currency is suspect when the processor identifies the at least one item of currency as counterfeit.17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the processor identifies the at least one item of currency as counterfeit when the processor is unable to locate a security feature of the at least one item of currency during processing of the image.18. The system of claim 16 , wherein the processor identifies the at least one item of currency as counterfeit using a numerical ...

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Номер записи: 44
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SHEET NUMBERING PROCESS AND SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE FOR CARRYING OUT THE SAME

Номер: US20160016744A1
Автор: Gygi Matthias, Türke Thomas
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There is described a sheet numbering process involving feeding of individual sheets (S) in succession, which individual sheets (S) each carry a plurality of imprints (P) that are arranged in a matrix of rows and columns, and providing unique serial numbers to multiple ones of the plurality of imprints (P) carried by the individual sheets (S). The sheet numbering process comprises numbering of at least some of the individual sheets (S), wherein numbering of the individual sheets (S) is selectively commutable between a first numbering scheme (N) and at least a second numbering scheme (N; N′; N*), different from the first numbering scheme (N), without interruption of the numbering process. The first numbering scheme (N) involves providing all imprints (P) of a first subset (S) of individual sheets (S) with a unique serial number (SN) of the first numbering scheme (N). The second numbering scheme (N; N′; N*) involves providing all or part of the imprints (P) of a second subset (S′; S*) of individual sheets (S) with a unique serial number (SN; SN′; SN*) of the second numbering scheme (N; N′; N*). The first subset (S) of individual sheets (S) and the second subset (S′; S*) of individual sheets are sorted after numbering in dependence of the numbering scheme (N; N; N′; N*). Also described is a sheet-processing machine for carrying out the aforementioned sheet numbering process.

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Номер записи: 45
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET PROCESSING METHOD, AND FLUORESCENT IMAGE CORRECTION METHOD

Номер: US20220036685A1
Автор: KURE Shota
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According to an embodiment, a paper sheet processing device includes a fluorescence reference member, a light source, and a sensor. The fluorescence reference member is configured to demonstrate fluorescence in accordance with an intensity of excitation light applied. The light source configured to apply the excitation light to the fluorescence reference member and a paper sheet. The sensor configured to take, at a plurality of sensitivity wavelengths, images of irradiation surfaces of the fluorescence reference member and the paper sheet being irradiated with the excitation light. The fluorescence reference member includes a transmittance control element for the excitation light. 1. A fluorescent image correcting method comprising:transporting a proof sheet coated with two or more fluorescent materials having different rise times of fluorescent emission, applying excitation light to the proof sheet, and obtaining a proof sheet image signal corresponding to an image of the proof sheet;obtaining proof sheet measurement data indicating emission light intensities of the two or more fluorescent materials from the proof sheet image signal; andsetting a correction value to correct a target paper sheet image signal corresponding to an image of a target paper sheet, based on a relationship of target paper sheet reference data, proof sheet reference data and the proof sheet measurement data, wherein the target paper sheet reference data indicates a relationship between a rise time of each of the fluorescent materials of the target paper sheet on which a fluorescent image is included and an emission light intensity, and the proof sheet reference data indicates a relationship between a rise time of each of the two or more fluorescent materials on the proof sheet and the emission light intensity.2. The fluorescent image correcting method according to claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining an estimated excitation time for which the excitation light is being applied to the proof ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-01-2018 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE AUTHENTICATION OF PHYSICAL ENTITIES

Номер: US20180018846A1
Автор: Falko Vladimir, Young Robert
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An authentication device () comprises one or more flakes of a substantially two-dimensional material (). The one or more flakes of the substantially two-dimensional material () have an operative area configured to emit, by non-resonant photoluminescence, electromagnetic radiation with a property that varies with position in the operative area. 1. An authentication device comprising one or more flakes of a substantially two-dimensional material with an operative area configured to emit , by non-resonant photoluminescence , electromagnetic radiation with a property that varies with position in the operative area.2. An authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the property of the electromagnetic radiation that varies claim 1 , with the position in the operative area from which the electromagnetic radiation is emitted claim 1 , is wavelength.3. An authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the property of the electromagnetic radiation that varies claim 1 , with the position in the operative area from which the electromagnetic radiation is emitted claim 1 , is polarisation.4. An authentication device as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the emitted electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength that differs from a wavelength of incident electromagnetic radiation.5. An authentication device as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the emitted electromagnetic radiation has an intensity that is linearly dependent on the incident electromagnetic radiation.6. An authentication device as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the two-dimensional material is a direct band gap material.7. An authentication device as claimed in any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the photons emitted by non-resonant photoluminescence of the substantially two-dimensional material have an energy that corresponds substantially to the band gap energy of the two dimensional material at the associated position in the operative area.8. An ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Light detection sensor, light detection device, sheet processing device, and light detection method

Номер: US20210018444A1
Автор: Hiroshi Konishi, Takeshi Sato, Yuuichirou OKUI
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd

A light detection sensor includes a light source that irradiates a detection target with light, a rod lens that collects emitted light from the detection target, a first light receiving element that detects the emitted light that has passed through the rod lens, and a second light receiving element that detects the emitted light that has passed through the rod lens, at a position different from a position at which the first light receiving element detects the light.

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Номер записи: 48
16-01-2020 дата публикации

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200020191A1
Автор: OBA Masashi, Takahashi Hitoshi, UENOMACHI Naoya
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A paper sheet processing device includes: a receiving part which opens to an exterior of the device, in which paper sheets from the exterior of the device are set, and which dispenses the set paper sheets in a stacked state, one by one; a conveyance unit which conveys the paper sheets dispensed from the receiving part; an identification unit which identifies whether the paper sheets that are being conveyed by the conveyance unit are a to-be-counted paper sheet or a reject paper sheet; a post-count accumulating part which accumulates a paper sheet identified as the to-be-counted paper sheet; and a plurality of reject accumulating parts which accumulate, in a state sorted by reason for rejection, a paper sheet identified as the reject paper sheet. 1. A paper sheet processing device comprising:a receiving part which opens to an exterior of the device, in which paper sheets from the exterior of the device are set, and which dispenses the set paper sheets in a stacked state, one by one;a conveyance unit which conveys the paper sheets dispensed from the receiving part;an identification unit which identifies whether the paper sheets that are being conveyed by the conveyance unit are a to-be-counted paper sheet or a reject paper sheet;a post-count accumulating part which accumulates a paper sheet identified as the to-be-counted paper sheet the counted paper sheet; anda plurality of reject accumulating parts which accumulate, in a state sorted by reason for rejection, a paper sheet identified as the reject paper sheet and a reject provisional accumulating part and a reject final accumulating part; anda control unit which accumulates, in the reject provisional accumulating part, a paper sheet that has a possibility of being accumulated in the post-count accumulating part by re-identified by the identification unit,the control unit accumulating, in the reject final accumulating part, a paper sheet that has no possibility of being accumulated in the post-count accumulating part ...

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Номер записи: 49
21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MOLECULAR AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20210019973A1
Автор: KIM Youngeun, Kishi Jocelyn Yoshiko, Schaus Thomas E., Yin Peng
Принадлежит: President and Fellows of Harvard College

Provided herein, in some embodiments, are molecular authentication methods, systems, and compositions. 1. A molecular authentication method , comprising:distributing to a first entity of a supply chain a tag comprising a first strand that uniquely identifies a product of interest, optionally wherein the first strand has a length of shorter than 50 nucleotides; anddistributing to at least one additional entity an authenticating identifier composition comprising a second strand that binds to the first strand, wherein binding of the second strand to the first strand produces a detectable signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first entity is a manufacturer of the product of interest claim 1 , and the second entity is a customer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first entity of the supply chain is selected from a supplier claim 1 , a producer claim 1 , a distributor claim 1 , and a retailer claim 1 , and wherein the second entity of the supply chain is selected from a producer claim 1 , a distributor claim 1 , a retailer claim 1 , and a customer.4. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein:the first strand is a component of a set of strands present on the tag, and the set of strands uniquely identifies the product of interest; andthe second strand is a component of a set of strands present in the authenticating identifier composition, and binding of the set of strands present in the authenticating identifier composition to the set of strands present on the tag produces a detectable signal.5. A molecular authentication method claim 1 , comprising:contacting a product of interest at one step of a supply chain with a tag, wherein the tag comprises a first strand that uniquely identifies the product of interest, optionally wherein the first strand has a length of shorter than 50 nucleotides; andcombining the first strand of the tag with an authenticating identifier composition that comprises a second strand, wherein the second strand comprises a domain that ...

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Номер записи: 50
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Checking the authenticity of value documents

Номер: US20210019976A1
Автор: Erich KERST, Thomas Happ
Принадлежит: Giesecke and Devrient Currency Technology GmbH

A method for testing a value document having a luminescence feature involves guiding the value document past a test sensor in a transport direction. A scanning sequence occurs that repeats itself multiple times upon guiding the value document past the test sensor. The method involves irradiating a test region of the test sensor such that the test radiation is arranged to be remitted by the value document at least partially in a detection spectral range of the test sensor. Excitation radiation is arranged to cause an emission radiation of the luminescence feature in the detection spectral range. The method further involves scanning at least one location-dependent remission spectral value in the test region in the first irradiation phase, irradiating the test region only with the excitation radiation in a second irradiation phase, and scanning at least one location-dependent emission spectral value in the test region after the first irradiation phase.

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Номер записи: 51
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DNA MARKING OF PREVIOUSLY UNDISTINGUISHED ITEMS FOR TRACEABILITY

Номер: US20170021611A1
Автор: Berrada Abdelkrim, Hayward James A., Jung Lawrence, Liang MingHwa Benjamin
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a method of marking an item with naturally-derived or synthetic non-natural polymeric marker molecules, such as a DNA or Peptide marker in conjunction with optional visible or rapid scan reporters for authenticating or tracking, in which the method includes providing an item for marking, and applying a medium including a DNA marker to the item. The invention further provides methods for stably binding and immobilizing activated deoxyribonucleic acid onto objects and substrates. The method includes exposing the deoxyribonucleic acid to alkaline conditions, and contacting the deoxyribonucleic acid to the object or substrate. Also provided are methods for increasing the recoverability of taggants from an object. The methods include the steps of incorporating a taggant into a solution; mixing the solution including the taggant with a perturbant to form a first perturbant taggant solution; mixing the first perturbant taggant solution with a polymer to form a second perturbant taggant polymer solution; and applying the second perturbant taggant polymer solution to at least a portion of the object to form a taggant-coated object. The invention also provides a method of marking an item with a DNA marker for authenticating or tracking, in which the method includes providing a medium including a DNA marker, and molding the medium including the DNA marker to provide all or part of the item. The DNA marker encodes information unique to the item and/or the model of the item as desired. 1. A method of marking an item with a DNA marker for authenticating or tracking , the method comprising:providing an item for marking; andapplying a medium comprising a DNA marker and an optional optical and/or chemical reporter and/or an optional digital reporter to the item, wherein the DNA marker encodes information unique to said item.2. A method of marking an item with a DNA marker for authenticating or tracking , the method comprising:providing a medium comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 52
25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ITEM AUTHENTICATION AND CUSTOMIZATION

Номер: US20180022145A1
Автор: Ackerman William G., Dominguez Marie Therese, Failor David E., Hussain Khalid
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A method of illumating an item is disclosed. The method includes applying adhesive to the item, interspersing a taggant in the adhesive, illuminating the item with an excitation signal, sensing luminescence emitted by the taggant in response to illumination by the excitation signal, and determining the authenticity of the item based on the sensed emitted luminescence. The item can include any item benefited by authentication, and can include a postage stamp. A method of customizing an item is disclosed. This can include the steps of preparing a substrate, applying a security feature to the substrate, printing non-customized information on the substrate, receiving image information, and printing the image information on the substrate. 1. A method of making an authenticatable label comprising:applying a printing to a first side of a substrate;applying an adhesive to the second side of the substrate;applying a taggant to a first side of the backing, wherein the taggant emits luminescence in response to illumination by an excitation signal; andattaching the substrate to the backing, wherein following attaching the substrate to the backing, at least a portion of the taggant migrates into the adhesive.2. The method of wherein the taggant is applied to the first side of the backing in a pattern comprising a pre-determined computer readable image which is readable upon excitation of the taggant from an excitation signal.3. The method of wherein the pattern is a barcode.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the taggant is applied by printing the taggant onto the first side of the backing.5. The method of wherein applying the taggant to the first side of the backing comprises applying the taggant with a substance that dissolves the taggant into the adhesive during contact with the adhesive.6. The method of further comprising receiving an image from a user claim 1 , and wherein applying the taggant to the first side of the backing comprises applying the taggant in a pattern ...

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Номер записи: 53
10-02-2022 дата публикации

VALUABLE DOCUMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220041005A1
Автор: Kecht Johann
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A value document system, a method for identifying a value document of a value document system, and a luminescent substance set, wherein the value document system includes at least a first value document and a second value document. The first value document has a security feature composed of a combination of at least a first and a second luminescent substance of a first or a second substance class. The second value document has a security feature with at least a first luminescent substance of the first or second substance class. The security feature of the first value document has at least a different intensity ratio of the emission, a different decay time ratio and/or a different decay time sum in two adjacent spectral ranges compared with the security feature of the second value document. 119.-. (canceled)20. A value document system , comprising at least a first value document and a second value document , i. the first luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document being a luminescent substance of a first substance class, comprising doped garnet structures;', 'ii. the second luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document being a luminescent substance of a second substance class, comprising doped rare earth oxysulfides, doped rare earth-phosphates and doped rare earth vanadates;', 'iii. the first and the second luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document having partially overlapping emission spectra;', 'iv. the first and the second luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document being jointly excitable at one wavelength;', 'v. the first and the second luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document having a decay time of less than 5 ms; and', 'vi. the first and second luminescent substance of the security feature of the first value document being formed in such a way that the primary emission range of their partially overlapping ...

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Номер записи: 54
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and System for Document Authenticity Verification

Номер: US20170024909A1
Автор: Joshua Noel Hogan
Принадлежит: Joshua Noel Hogan

The invention provides a system and method for secure document verification. In the preferred embodiment, embedded information consists of marks embedded in the interior of the document and are comprised of regions that have refractive index modified to carry information. In the preferred embodiment the marks are not discernable by conventional imaging, spectroscopic or optical polarization techniques, but are discernably by interferometric techniques, such as optical coherence tomography. Multiple alternate embodiments are taught.

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Номер записи: 55
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus for preventing counterfeiting and alteration

Номер: US20170024948A1
Автор: Jae Hyun Joo
Принадлежит: Nanobrick Co Ltd

An apparatus for preventing counterfeiting and alteration according to the present invention includes a magnetic changeable substance carrier part containing a magnetic changeable substance to vary reflected or transmitted light rays as an applied magnetic field is varied; a magnetic field generation part for generating a magnetic field applied to the magnetic changeable substance; and a moveable part for varying at least one of the intensity, direction and pattern of the magnetic field applied to the magnetic changeable substance according to an externally applied stimulus so as to change the appearance of the magnetic changeable substance.

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Номер записи: 56
28-01-2016 дата публикации

BANKNOTE VALIDATOR

Номер: US20160027230A1
Автор: DECOUX Eric
Принадлежит: SICPA HOLDING SA

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, ...

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Номер записи: 57
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Media identification

Номер: US20140112570A1
Автор: Chao He, Gary A. Ross
Принадлежит: NCR Corp

A method and apparatus for identifying a media item. The apparatus includes a module for receiving media items and capturing an image of a received media item. The method involves ascertaining external dimensions of the media item from the captured image; creating a monochromatic image based on high contrast boundaries within the captured image; matching the monochromatic image to one of a plurality of templates of media items of approximately the same external dimensions as the media item; and providing details of the matched template, including type and orientation of the media item corresponding to the matched template.

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Номер записи: 58
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DIGITAL WATERMARKING AND DATA HIDING WITH NARROW-BAND ABSORPTION MATERIALS

Номер: US20200027188A1
Автор: Falkenstern Kristyn R., Holub Vojtech, Reed Alastair M., Rodriguez Tony F.
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The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as image processing, signal encoding, digital watermarking and data hiding. A sparse or dense digital watermark signal can be conveyed with a narrow-band absorption material corresponding to a center wavelength of a Point of Sale (POS) barcode scanner. The POS barcode scanner typically captures 2D imagery. Since the narrow-band absorption material absorbs over a narrow-band it is relatively imperceptible to the Human Visual System (HVS) but can be seen by the POS scanner. 1. A printed object associated with a retail item comprising a first layer , the first layer comprising a first area and a second area , in which the first area and the second area comprise non-overlapping areas , the first area comprising a first offset ink or a flexography ink printed thereon , the printed object comprising a non-contiguous coating , the coating comprising a narrow-band absorption material with a spectral absorbance peak or maximum in the range of 630 nm-710 nm , the coating applied over portions of both the first area and the second area in a 2D pattern representing an encoded signal , the 2D pattern being redundantly applied on the printed object , in which the printed object comprises more area within the first area and the second area without the coating than area with the coating , and in which one or more instances of the 2D pattern are detectable from machine-analysis of illumination of the printed package , the illumination have an illumination peak or maximum in the range of 630 nm-710 nm.2. The printed object of in which the first offset ink or the flexography ink comprises a first offset ink printed with a first dry offset printing plate.3. The printed object of in which the second area comprises a second offset ink printed thereon with a second dry offset printing plate.4. The printed object of in which the absorbance peak or maximum comprises a peak or maximum between 640 nm-680 nm.5. The printed object of in ...

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Номер записи: 59
28-01-2021 дата публикации

DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210027132A1
Автор: Lax Craig Ellis, Lax Sandford Ellis
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Data processing apparatus is provided comprising one or more processors. The data processing apparatus may be configured to perform a method of determining authentication data for authenticating an object comprising one or more identification elements which are detectable when electromagnetic radiation is incident thereon. The method may comprise obtaining image data relating to one or more of the identification element(s) of the object, processing the image data to determine outline data relating to outline(s) of one or more of the identification element(s) to which the image data relates and determining the authentication data from the outline data. 132-. (canceled)33. A data processing apparatus comprising one or more processors , the data processing apparatus being configured to perform a method of determining authentication data for authenticating an object comprising a plurality of randomly distributed identification elements which are detectable when electromagnetic radiation is incident thereon , the method comprising:obtaining image data relating to more than one of the identification elements of the object;processing the image data to determine outline data relating to outlines of more than one of the identification elements to which the image data relates; anddetermining the authentication data from the outline data, wherein the outline data comprises a plurality of pixels relating to the outlines of the said more than one of the identification elements to which the image data relates, and wherein the authentication data is a measure of a spatial distribution of the said pixels.34. The data processing apparatus according to wherein the more than one identification elements to which the outline data relates are elongate.35. The data processing apparatus according to wherein the object comprises a label comprising the more than one identification elements to which the said outline data relates.36. The data processing apparatus according to wherein the more ...

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Номер записи: 60
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Evaluating Currency in Areas Using Image Processing

Номер: US20210027564A1
Автор: Pechinko Paul
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A system evaluates currency in an area using image processing. In some examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor, processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area, determine a value of the currency irrespective of validity, and counts the currency. In various examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency has an error condition; and when the currency is determined to have the error condition, provides output on the error condition. In a number of examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency is valid; and when the currency is determined to be suspect, provides output on the currency. 17-. (canceled)8. A system for evaluating currency in areas using image processing , comprising:a non-transitory storage medium that stores instructions; and receive an image of an area from an image sensor;', 'process the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area;', 'determine whether the at least one item of currency has an error condition; and', 'when the at least one item of currency is determined to have the error condition, provide output on the error condition., 'a processor that executes the instructions to9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the error condition is that the at least one item of currency is obscured in the image by an obstruction.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the output includes a direction to remove the obstruction.11. The system of claim 8 , wherein the error condition is that the at least one item of currency is incorrectly oriented for identification.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the output includes a direction to reorient the at least one item of currency.13. The system of claim 8 , wherein the image is at least one ...

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Номер записи: 61
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Supercritical fluid cleaning of banknotes and secure documents

Номер: US20140116474A1
Автор: Nabil M. Lawandy
Принадлежит: Spectra Systems Corp

A method and system for cleaning a secure instrument, such as a banknote, including a substrate, visual data and a security feature, including exposing the secure instrument to a supercritical fluid at a temperature and a pressure and for a duration sufficient to clean the substrate and not compromise the security feature and the visual data, wherein to clean the substrate includes to remove one or more substances from the substrate into the supercritical fluid. The substances removed from the substrate may include contaminants, dirt, sebum and pathogens.

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Номер записи: 62
01-05-2014 дата публикации

MEDIUM VALIDATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140116840A1
Автор: Higuchi Hiroaki, Maekawa Kinya
Принадлежит: OKI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A bill validator of an automated teller machine includes a magnetic detector for detecting magnetism of bills. The magnetic detector has pressing members of resin material having bearings bored therein. The bearings rotatably hold a shaft for a guide roller which presses bills against the lower surface of a magnetic sensor. The guide roller rotates as bills run on a conveyance path. However, since the bearings consist of fixed parts of resin material and the shaft is formed of non-magnetic material, the rotation does not cause changes in a magnetic field. Thus, when the guide roller rotates, the surrounding magnetic field does not change, so that, although the magnetic detector locates in the vicinity of the guide roller, the magnetic head of the magnetic sensor can well accurately sense the magnetism of bills. 1. A medium validating apparatus comprising:a magnetic detector detecting magnetism of a supplied medium; anda validation controller validating the medium on a basis of a result of magnetism detection conducted by said magnetic detector, whereinsaid magnetic detector comprises:a magnetic sensor sensing magnetism by a magnetic head;a guide roller disposed near the magnetic head to rotate while being in contact with the medium so as to convey the medium with the medium getting into contact with the magnetic head;a shaft made of non-magnetic material inserted into a rotation center of said guide roller to keep a position where said guide roller is in contact with the medium; anda bearing consisting of a non-magnetic part to rotatably support said guide roller.2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said guide roller is placed oppose to the magnetic head claim 1 ,said magnetic detector comprising a pressing member rendering said guide roller closer to the magnetic head up to a distance corresponding to a thickness of the medium to press said bearing against the magnetic head.3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said magnetic ...

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Номер записи: 63
02-02-2017 дата публикации

IDENTIFYING DESYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA OBTAINED FROM AN ORDERED PLURALITY OF DOCUMENTS

Номер: US20170032605A1
Автор: ONeill Darryl
Принадлежит:

In a method for identifying desynchronization between representations of data obtained from an ordered plurality of documents, a processor can receive ordered first and second pluralities of data strings obtained from the respective plurality of documents; compare each data string in the first plurality to the corresponding data string in the second plurality and to each data string sequentially before or sequentially after the corresponding data string in the second plurality; based on the comparison, designate each data string in the first plurality as being one of synchronized, leading, or trailing; identify a continuous sequence of N data strings in the first plurality that all have a designation of leading or all have a designation of trailing, where N equals or exceeds a specified sequence threshold; and generate a single error signal that identifies all N of the data strings in the continuous sequence as being desynchronized. 1. A method , comprising:receiving ordered first and second pluralities of data strings obtained from an ordered plurality of documents;comparing each data string in the first plurality to a corresponding data string in the second plurality and to each data string sequentially before or sequentially after the corresponding data string in the second plurality;based on the comparing, designating each data string in the first plurality as being one of synchronized, leading, or trailing; andwhen a continuous sequence of N data strings in the first plurality have a same designation as leading or trailing, generating an error signal associated with the first and second pluralities identifying all N of the data strings in the continuous sequence as being desynchronized.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an ordered plurality of images of the respective ordered plurality of documents; andperforming optical character recognition on the ordered plurality of images to generate the ordered first plurality of data strings.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Optical Multilayer

Номер: US20150035269A1
Автор: Hooper Ian Richard, Lawrence Christopher Robert, Sambles John Roy, Treen Andrew Shaun
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An optical multilayer () comprising textured surfaces suitable for use in anti-counterfeiting and/or security applications is described. The optical multilayer () comprises at least two textured layers, said layers having different refractive indices, wherein each of the 1. An optical multilayer comprising at least two textured layers , said layers having different refractive indices , wherein each of the textured layers comprise at least one first region , said first region comprising optical microstructures of constant periodicity , and each of the textured layers comprise at least one second region , said second region comprising optical microstructures which are disordered.2. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first region comprising optical microstructures of constant periodicity comprises at least five optical microstructures which are equally spaced in a single direction.3. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between adjacent optical microstructures in said at least one first region or in the at least five optical microstructures is greater than 1 μm.4. (canceled)5. An optical multilayer according to claim 3 , wherein the distance is 3 μm to 20 μm.6. An optical multilayer according to claim 5 , wherein the distance is about 5 μm.7. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the size of the optical microstructures is on a scale of about 1 μm to 100 μm.8. (canceled)9. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the first region of optical microstructures and/or the second region of optical microstructures comprise a plurality of dimples.10. An optical multilayer according to claim 9 , wherein the dimples are hemispherical dimples.11. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the first region of optical microstructures and/or the second region of optical microstructures comprise a plurality of truncated pyramids or pyramids or truncated cones or cones.12. An optical ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PAPER SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180033230A1
Автор: Hibino Akira, KOGA Fumiaki, UEHARA Osamu
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The paper sheet handling apparatus includes a base module and an extension module connected to the base module. The base module includes a feeding unit, a first transport unit, a recognition unit that recognizes the paper sheet, first-type stacking units arranged along a first direction for stacking a paper sheet and having an opening to remove the stacked paper sheet, and a control unit that controls transport of the paper sheet based on a recognition result obtained in the recognition unit. The extension module includes a second transport unit that transports inside the extension module a paper sheet discharged from the base module by the first transport unit, and second-type stacking units arranged along a second direction different from the first direction and having an opening to remove the stacked paper sheet. The control unit controls the first-type stacking unit and the second-type stacking unit to sort and stack the paper sheet. 1. A paper sheet handling apparatus comprising:a base module; andan extension module connected to the base module, wherein a feeding unit that receives a paper sheet inside the base module;', 'a first transport unit that transports the paper sheet fed by the feeding unit;', 'a recognition unit that recognizes the paper sheet transported by the first transport unit;', 'a plurality of first-type stacking units that stack paper sheets, the plurality of first-type stacking units being arranged along a first direction and each having an opening through which a stacked paper sheet is removable; and', 'a control unit that controls transport of the paper sheet based on a recognition result obtained by the recognition unit, and, 'the base module includes'} a second transport unit that receives the paper sheet discharged from the base module by the first transport unit, and transports the paper sheet; and', 'a plurality of second-type stacking units that stack paper sheets, the plurality of second-type stacking units being arranged along a ...

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Номер записи: 66
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Object verification device, object verification program, and object verification method

Номер: US20150036891A1
Автор: Mariko Takenouchi, Saki Takakura
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

There is provided an object verification device capable of detecting a fraudulent entry in an arbitrary area of an object without requiring a certification mark applied by a special material. An object verification device that verifies authenticity of an object includes: an image acquisition section that acquires an image of the object; a verification area identification section that identifies a verification area of the object for which authenticity is verified; an entry part detection section that detects a plurality of entry parts within the verification area in the image; and a verification section that verifies authenticity of the object by mutually comparing the plurality of entry parts in the image.

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Номер записи: 67
17-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL VALIDATION

Номер: US20220051504A1
Автор: Allen Christopher, Bremer Edward C., Germaine Gennady, Giordano Patrick Anthony, Good Timothy, Guiheen James Vincent, Hatton Edward, Kearney Sean Philip, Miraglia Michael Vincent, Patel Chirag, Pierce Robert, Poloniewicz Paul, Rapoport William Ross, Rueblinger Gregory M., RYDER David J., Saber Kevin, Van Horn Erik
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 68
17-02-2022 дата публикации

BILL HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220051506A1
Автор: Imanaka Ryouishi, Imanishi Keiho, Ohama Takeshi, Yoshida Shuichi
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There is provided a bill handling system () including a camera (), a grasping unit (), and a control unit () for photographing the inside of the cashbox () by the camera () after a bill (B) in the cash box () is taken out by the grasping unit (), determining whether or not a bill (B) remains in the cash box () based on the photographed image, and performing error processing when the bill (B) remains in the cash box (). 111-. (canceled)12. A bill handling system , comprising:a camera;a grasping unit; anda control unit for:photographing inside of a cash box by the camera after the bill is taken out by the grasping unit,determining whether or not a bill remains in the cash box based on a photographed image, andperforming error processing when a bill remains in the cash box.13. The bill handling system according to claim 12 , wherein the control unit claim 12 , as error processing claim 12 , determines whether or not the bill remaining in the cash box can be taken out by the grasping unit based on the photographed image claim 12 , andperforms again the processing of taking out the bill from the cash box when it is determined that the bill remaining in the cash box can be taken out by the grasping unit and outputs an error notification when it is determined that the bill remaining in the cash box cannot be taken out by the grasping unit.14. The bill handling system according to claim 12 , wherein the control unit claim 12 , as error processing claim 12 , determines whether or not the bill remaining in the cash box can be automatically taken out by the grasping unit or other device based on the photographed image claim 12 , andexecutes a process of automatically taking out the bill remaining in the cash box by the grasping unit or other device when it is determined that the bill remaining in the cash box can be automatically taken out by the grasping unit or other device and outputs an error notification when it is determined that the bill remaining in the cash box cannot ...

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Номер записи: 69
31-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING VALUE DOCUMENTS

Номер: US20190035195A1
Автор: DOMKE Jan, Moosler Hans-Uwe, THIERAUF Klaus
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A method for examining a value document includes emitting ultrasonic pulses onto several locations on the value document. An echo pulse arises by reflection of at least a portion of a respective ultrasonic pulse at the value document. The echo pulses are received while forming echo values, and from the echo values at least a characteristic value is established as to the wrinkledness of the value document. As apparatus is provided for carrying out the method. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for examining a value document , in whichultrasonic pulses are emitted onto several locations on the value document, and respectively an echo pulse arises by reflection of at least a portion of a respective ultrasonic pulse at the value document,the echo pulses are received while forming echo values, andfrom the echo values at least a characteristic value is established as to the wrinkledness of the value document.22. The method according to claim 21 , in which upon establishing the characteristic value for a distribution of the echo values claim 21 , a value is established which is a measure for the position of an asymmetric distribution.23. The method according to claim 22 , in which a p quantile for a numeral p with 0.4 Подробнее

Номер записи: 70
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS, SHEET HANDLING SYSTEM AND SHEET HANDLING METHOD

Номер: US20190035196A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

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, ...

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Номер записи: 71
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A DISTORTED IMAGE

Номер: US20190035197A1
Автор: Hatton Edward Douglas
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In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, an image processing system is configured to use a distance authentication template to execute a detection procedure that detects at least one non-linear distortion in a subject image. The distance authentication template can be generated by mapping a set of spatial coordinates of three features in a distortion-free image to a set of pixel coordinates of the three features in the distortion-free image. Addressing a non-linear distortion in the subject image can include performing remedial actions to remedy the non-linear distortion, or taking into consideration the non-linear distortion when using the distance authentication template to identify one or more features in the subject image. 1. A method comprising:providing at least one of a first object or an image of the first object;using the at least one of the first object or the image of the first object to define a triangular spatial template having vertices corresponding to a first feature located at a first spatial coordinate, a second feature located at a second spatial coordinate, and a third feature located at a third spatial coordinate;when provided only the first object, generating the image of the first object;identifying in the image of the first object, a first pixel coordinate corresponding to the first spatial coordinate, a second pixel coordinate corresponding to the second spatial coordinate, and a third pixel coordinate corresponding to the third spatial coordinate;defining a triangular pixel template having vertices corresponding to the first pixel coordinate, the second pixel coordinate, and the third pixel coordinate;generating a distance authentication template by mapping the triangular pixel template to the triangular spatial template;providing at least one of a second object or an image of the second object; andusing the distance authentication template to identify one or more additional features in the at least one of the second ...

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Номер записи: 72
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Paper Sheet Identification System

Номер: US20200035056A1
Автор: Hasegawa Makoto, MIYASHITA Yousuke
Принадлежит: JAPAN CASH MACHINE CO., LTD.

An object of the present invention is to avoid as much as possible a state where recognition results with respect to the same paper sheet become different. Provided is a paper sheet identification system including a first paper sheet identification device and a second paper sheet identification device. The second paper sheet identification device includes a second identification unit that identifies the authenticity of paper sheets based on a second set value, and a first acquisition unit that acquires previous process data. 1. A paper sheet identification system comprising a first paper sheet identification device and a second paper sheet identification device , whereinthe first paper sheet identification device includesa first read unit that reads a specific code described on a surface of a paper sheet to uniquely specify the paper sheet,a first identification unit that identifies authenticity of the paper sheet using a first set value as a reference, anda first storage unit that stores authentic paper sheets, which are paper sheets identified as authentic by the first identification unit,the first identification unit generates previous process data in which the specific code, the first set value, and a first identification result obtained by the first identification unit of the authentic paper sheet are associated with each other,the second paper sheet identification device includesa second read unit that reads the specific code described on the surface of the paper sheet, which has been taken out from the first storage unit and loaded into a slot,a second identification unit that identifies authenticity of the paper sheet using a second set value as a reference,a second storage unit that stores the paper sheets identified as authentic by the second identification unit, anda first acquisition unit that acquires the previous process data, andthe second identification unitextracts the first set value and the first identification result from the previous process ...

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Номер записи: 73
30-01-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORING VALUE DOCUMENTS, IN PARTICULAR BANKNOTES, AND STORAGE DEVICE AND VALUE DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200035057A1
Автор: HELD Steffen
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An apparatus and a corresponding method involve storing value documents, in particular bank notes, to a storage device and to a value-document processing system. A stacker wheel is arranged to receive value documents and dispense them one after the other. A transport device is arranged to receive the value documents dispensed one after the other by the stacker wheel and to transport them in such a way that the value documents come to lie on top of each other in a shingled manner. A storage device for storing the value documents lying on top of each other in a shingled manner is provided. 113.-. (canceled)14. An apparatus for storing value documents , in particular bank notes , having:a stacker wheel which is arranged to receive and successively dispense value documents;a transport device which is arranged to receive the value documents dispensed one after the other by the stacker wheel and to transport them in such a way that the value documents come to lie on top of each other in a shingled manner; anda storage device for storing the value documents lying on top of each other in a shingled manner.15. The apparatus according to having a control device claim 14 , which is arranged to control the transport device and/or the stacker wheel in such a way that the degree of overlap of the value documents coming to lie on top of each another in a shingled manner is adjusted.16. The apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein the control device is arranged to adjust a transport speed at which the value documents are transported by the transport device and/or a dispensing rate at which the value documents are dispensed by the stacker wheel in such a way that a value document received by the transport device is transported by the transport device a specified distance before a subsequent value document is dispensed by the stacker wheel and comes to lie on the value document.17. The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the transport device is arranged to receive at least two ...

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Номер записи: 74
09-02-2017 дата публикации

VERIFICATION DEVICE, VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING THE IDENTITY OF AN ARTICLE

Номер: US20170039793A1
Автор: Bruder Ingmar, IRLE Stephan, Send Robert, THIEL Erwin
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A verification device () for verifying the identity of an article () is disclosed. The verification device () comprises: at least one illumination source () for illuminating at least one safety mark () of the article () with at least one light beam (); at least one detector () adapted for detecting after an interaction of the light beam () with the safety mark (), the detector () having at least one optical sensor (), wherein the optical sensor () has at least one sensor region (), wherein the optical sensor () is designed to generate at least one sensor signal in a manner dependent on an illumination of the sensor region () by the light beam (), wherein the sensor signal, given the same total power of the illumination, is dependent on a beam cross-section of the light beam () in the sensor region (); and at least one evaluation device () adapted for evaluating the sensor signal and for verifying the identity of the article () on the basis of the sensor signal. Further, a verification system (), a method for verifying the identity of an article () and a use of an optical sensor () for verifying the identity of an article () are disclosed. 1: A verification device for verifying the identity of an article , the verification device comprising:at least one illumination source for illuminating at least one safety mark of the article with at least one light beam;at least one detector adapted for detecting after an interaction of the light beam with the safety mark, the detector having at least one optical sensor, wherein the optical sensor has at least one sensor region, wherein the optical sensor is designed to generate at least one sensor signal in a manner dependent on an illumination of the sensor region by the light beam, wherein the sensor signal, given the same total power of the illumination, is dependent on a beam cross-section of the light beam in the sensor region; andat least one evaluation device adapted for evaluating the sensor signal and for verifying the ...

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Номер записи: 75
09-02-2017 дата публикации

PHOTOLUMINESCENT AUTHENTICATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20170039794A1
Автор: Lawandy Nabil
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A system and method for authentication includes a photoluminescent label including a photoluminescent material having a decay time, the photoluminescent material being configured to absorb an incident radiation from a radiation source and to emit an emitted radiation having a spectral signature after removal of the radiation source, and a sensor configured to measure the spectral signature in the emitted radiation during the decay time. 1. A system for authentication , the system comprising:a photoluminescent label including a photoluminescent material having a decay time, the photoluminescent material being configured to absorb an incident radiation from a radiation source and to emit an emitted radiation having a spectral signature after removal of the radiation source; anda sensor configured to measure the spectral signature in the emitted radiation during the decay time.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein thethe measured spectral signature includes a measured spectral intensity at a first wavelength and a measured spectral intensity at a second wavelength to define a measured code.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the measured code is compared to a predetermined code to determine authentication.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spectral signature includes a spectral and spatial pattern.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the measured spectral signature includes a measured spectral intensity at a third wavelength.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes at least one of smartphone and a tablet.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second wavelengths in the emitted radiation is within a spectrum of visible light.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second wavelengths in the emitted radiation is within a spectrum of non-visible light.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an imaging device.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent label is configured to be ...

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Номер записи: 76
09-02-2017 дата публикации

CURRENCY VALIDATION

Номер: US20170039795A1
Автор: Amada Janry C., Charpentier Peter R., Collins, JR. Donald A., Opay John Paul
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Currency is selectively illuminated with Ultraviolet (UV) light, Infrared (IR) light, and/or white light in front of a camera, which may be integrated into a scanner in some embodiments. The camera takes an image of the illuminated currency and the image is presented on a screen of a display for validating the currency. 115-. (canceled)16. A device , comprising:a light board having at least two different types of light;a controller board having a light board interface module to couple the light board to the controller board and a microcontroller to selectively activate one or more of the at least two different types of light illuminating currency that is imaged by a camera.17. The device of claim 16 , wherein the at least two different types of light include two or more of: an array of Infrared (IR) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS) claim 16 , an array of Ultraviolet (UV) LEDS claim 16 , and white LEDS.18. The device of claim 16 , wherein the controller board further includes a programming interface module configured and adapted to interface to a second device to custom program the microcontroller.19. The device of claim 16 , wherein the controller board further includes a device connector port configured and adapted to connect to a second device that controls the selective activation of the at least two different types of lights.20. The device of claim 19 , wherein the second device is one or more of: a camera claim 19 , a scanner claim 19 , a Point-Of-Sale (POS) device claim 19 , a tablet claim 19 , a laptop claim 19 , a wearable processing device claim 19 , and a phone. Counterfeiting is a major issue in the retail industry. Most enterprises use ad hoc approaches such as using special pens to mark bills or holding the bills up to a light for inspection. Moreover, most enterprises only check bills of high denominations, such as $50, $100 or passports.Counterfeiters are growing smarter to the techniques and procedures of stores and will pass a larger number of smaller ...

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Номер записи: 77
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Method of authentication using surface paper texture

Номер: US20180039831A1
Автор: Erik Bohlin, Johan Bergqvist, Nikolaus Frank
Принадлежит: Paper DNA AG

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.

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Номер записи: 78
08-02-2018 дата публикации

QUALITY CONTROL METHOD FOR PAPER MONEY AUTHENTICATION AND SYSTEM THEREFOR

Номер: US20180040186A1
Автор: LEI Gang, Liu Siwei, Wang Rongqiu, ZHAO Zheng
Принадлежит: GRG BANKING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

Provided are a quality control method for banknote identification and a quality control system for banknote identification. The quality control method for banknote identification includes: obtaining a multispectral signal collected by a contact image sensor (CIS); extracting a first eigenvalue of the multispectral signal; obtaining a corresponding second eigenvalue according to the first eigenvalue and a pre-set correction conversion value; and inputting the second eigenvalue into a banknote classifier to obtain a corresponding banknote classification result. 1. A quality control method for banknote identification , comprising:obtaining a multispectral signal collected by a contact image sensor (CIS);extracting a first eigenvalue of the multispectral signal;obtaining a corresponding second eigenvalue according to the first eigenvalue and a pre-set correction conversion value; andinputting the second eigenvalue into a banknote classifier to obtain a corresponding banknote classification result.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining a standard eigenvalue corresponding to a multispectral signal collected by a standard CIS;obtaining a color eigenvalue corresponding to a multispectral signal collected by a CIS to be detected; andobtaining a correction conversion value according to the standard eigenvalue and the color eigenvalue, wherein the correction conversion value comprises a conversion relation between the standard eigenvalue and the color eigenvalue.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising performing white balance detection on a multispectral signal outputted by the CIS.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the performing white balance detection on the multispectral signal outputted by the CIS comprises:performing white balance detection of white paper on the multispectral signal outputted by the CIS; orperforming white balance detection of black paper on the multispectral signal outputted by the CIS.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 79
15-02-2018 дата публикации

DIFFRACTIVE DEVICE PRODUCING ANGLE DEPENDENT EFFECTS

Номер: US20180043724A1
Автор: HARDWICK Michael, Lee Robert
Принадлежит: CCL SECURE PTY LTD

An optical device for authenticating articles of value, the optical device including: a first diffractive structure for generating a first diffractive image; a second diffractive structure for generating a second diffractive image; and a non-diffractive structure; wherein, the first and second diffractive structures, and the non-diffractive structure, are positioned relative to each other such that when viewed from a first angle, both the first and second diffractive images are visible, and when viewed from a second angle, the first diffractive image is visible while the second diffractive image is not visible. 1. An optical device for authenticating articles of value , the optical device including:a first diffractive structure for generating a first diffractive image;a second diffractive structure for generating a second diffractive image; anda non-diffractive structure;wherein, the first and/or second diffractive structures are formed on the non-diffractive structure such that when viewed from a first angle, both the first and second diffractive images are visible, and when viewed from a second angle, the first diffractive image is visible while the second diffractive structure is obscured by the non-diffractive structure.2. An optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the optical device is formed on a substrate having a first surface claim 1 , wherein the first diffractive structure is at a first height relative to the first surface claim 1 , and the second diffractive structure is at a second height relative to the first surface such that a difference between the first and second heights obscures the second diffractive structure when viewed from the second angle.3. An optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the non-diffractive structure has a taller profile than the first and second diffractive structures such that when viewed in reflection from the second angle claim 1 , only the first diffractive image is visible.4. An optical device according to ...

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Номер записи: 80
19-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBINED OPTICAL AND ULTRA SONIC DETECTION OF BANK NOTES

Номер: US20150047945A1
Автор: Kayani Sohail
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Methods and systems for automated detection of a transparent gap present between subsequent bank notes undergoing high-speed processing are disclosed. A system for distinguishing between bank notes in a bank note processing machine comprises a conveyance device for transporting a bank note along a transport path and a detector comprising an optical sensor and an ultrasonic sensor disposed at a desired location along the path. The optical sensor identifies a transparent region at the desired location and the ultrasonic sensor determines if the transparent region corresponds to a transparent gap. 1. A system for distinguishing between bank notes in a bank note processing machine comprising:a conveyance device for transporting a bank note along a transport path; wherein the optical sensor identifies a transparent region at the desired location, and', 'wherein the ultrasonic sensor determines if the transparent region corresponds to a transparent gap., 'a detector comprising an optical sensor and an ultrasonic sensor disposed at a desired location along the path;'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical sensor and the ultrasonic sensor are integrated.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the optical sensor and the ultrasonic sensor comprises a transmitter and a receiver.4. The system of claim 4 , wherein the optical sensor identifies a transparent region if an optical signal received at the receiver of the optical sensor is above a threshold value.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor determines that the transparent region corresponds to a transparent gap if an ultrasonic signal received at the receiver of the ultrasonic sensor is above a threshold value.6. A method for identifying a transparent gap between subsequent bank notes comprising:directing one or more bank notes along the transport path;positioning a detector having an optical sensor and an ultrasonic sensor along the transport path, wherein the detector monitors the ...

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Номер записи: 81
18-02-2021 дата публикации

OPTICAL PRODUCT CHECKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210049852A1
Автор: BRAUMANDL Walter, WINGARTZ Andreas
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An optical product checking system () for checking a property and an authenticity of a product () emits light from a plurality of light-emitting units () toward a surface of the product (). Respective intensities of light emanating from the surface of the product () in response to the emitted light are detected and used to determine the property and the authenticity of the product (). The optical product checking system can be incorporated into a beverage-preparation system, for example, to determine whether a coffee capsule for a coffee machine is an authentic product of the manufacturer of the coffee machine. 1. An optical product checking system for checking a property and an authenticity of a product including:a plurality of light-emitting units configured to emit light in respectively different wavelength ranges toward a surface of the product,a control unit configured to energize the plurality of light-emitting units such that the plurality of light-emitting units emit light,a detection unit configured to detect respective intensities of light emanating from the surface of the product in response to light emitted from each one of the light-emitting units, andan evaluation unit configured to determine the property of the product based on the detected intensities,wherein the control unit is further configured to energize a first one of the plurality of light-emitting units such that a light pulse having a predetermined duration and intensity is emitted, andthe evaluation unit is configured to determine, based on a temporal progression of the detected intensities, an initial intensity or a time constant of a decay behavior of a luminescence of particles in the product and to determine the authenticity of the product based on the initial intensity or the time constant.2. The optical product checking system according to claim 1 , wherein:the control unit is configured to energize the plurality of light-emitting units sequentially so that the light-emitting units ...

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Номер записи: 82
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Banknote recycler

Номер: US20210049853A1
Автор: Douglas U. Mennie, George T. Seelenbinder, Glenn S. Gordon, James C. Polites, Marek Baranowski, Ralf Jaeger
Принадлежит: Cummins Allison Corp

A generally vertical banknote recycling bay arrangement comprising a generally vertically oriented banknote recycling bay for receiving banknotes therein, the recycling bay having an upper end and a lower end. The arrangement further comprising a banknote feeding assembly for feeding banknotes, one at a time, into the recycling bay, the feeding assembly being positioned near the upper end of the recycling bay. The arrangement further comprising a banknote dispensing assembly for feeding banknotes, one at a time, out of the recycling bay, the dispensing assembly being positioned near the upper end of the recycling bay. The arrangement further comprising a pair of stacker wheels supported for rotational movement about a driven stacker wheel shaft, each stacker wheel being laterally moveable along the driven stacker wheel shaft and a stacker wheel positioning mechanism configured to adjust the lateral positions of the pair of stacker wheels along the stripper wheel shaft. During operation in which banknotes are to be fed into the recycling bay, the lateral position of the stacker wheels is adjusted by the stacker wheel positioning mechanism to an inward position such that banknotes to be fed into the recycling bay are received by the stacker wheels and stacked in the recycling bay. During operation in which banknotes are to be fed out of the recycling bay, the lateral position of the stacker wheels is adjusted by the stacker wheel positioning mechanism to an outward position such that banknotes to be fed out the recycling bay are not engaged by the stacker wheels but instead are engaged by the banknote dispensing assembly which sequentially engages the topmost banknote stacked in the recycling bay and feeds banknotes out of the recycling bay, one bill at a time.

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Номер записи: 83
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Security foil and method

Номер: US20170046607A1
Автор: Timothy P. Merchant
Принадлежит: Ypb Group Ltd

A non-embossed security foil formed by a first taggant and a second taggant each positioned on a metallic surface and optically reactive to different stimuli for confirming the authenticity of important documents is provided. Each taggant defines a different color when exposed to an associated optical stimulus such as an infrared (IR) laser pen, allowing for the creation of multiple color, in register indicia or images that are covertly embedded into official documents and which are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. A method of utilizing taggants that are optically reactive to stimuli of different wavelengths is also provided.

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Номер записи: 84
16-02-2017 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICE FOR SECURITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20170046901A1
Автор: CHOSSON Sylvain
Принадлежит: ORELL FÜSSLI SICHERHEITSDRUCK AG

A security device for verifying an authenticity of a security document comprises an at least partially transparent multilayer substrate with a first surface and a second surface. A first pattern is arranged on the first surface. This first pattern is derivable using a first seed pattern. A second pattern is arranged on the second surface. This second pattern is derivable using a second seed pattern. The security device furthermore comprises a third pattern arranged between a first and a second substrate layer. The third pattern is derivable using an inversion of the first pattern, an inversion of the second pattern, and a non-inverted third seed pattern. Transmit lances and reflectivities of the patterns are selected such that in a reflection viewing mode, only the first or second seed pattern is visible, respectively. In a transmission viewing mode, only the third seed pattern is visible. 2. The security device ofwherein, in the transmission viewing mode, only, the third seed pattern is visible and/orwherein, in the first reflection viewing mode, only the first seed pattern is visible and/orwherein, in the second reflection viewing mode, only the second seed pattern is visible.3. The security device of claim 1 , wherein an optical property of the first substrate layer differs from an optical property of the second substrate layer claim 1 , at least in an area of the first and/or the. second substrate layer in which area the first claim 1 , the second claim 1 , and the third patterns are arranged.4. The security device of wherein the transmitted wavelength in the transmission viewing mode claim 1 , the reflected wavelength in the first reflection viewing mode claim 1 , and the reflected wavelength in the second reflection viewing mode are substantially the same.5. The security device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the group of claim 1 , in particular all of the group of the transmitted wavelength in the transmission viewing mode claim 1 , the reflected ...

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Номер записи: 85
15-02-2018 дата публикации

PAPER SHEET THICKNESS DETECTING SENSOR AND BANKNOTE CLASSIFYING UNIT

Номер: US20180047238A1
Автор: UEOKA Tadashi
Принадлежит:

A paper-sheet-thickness detecting sensor of the present invention includes: an oscillator that outputs high-frequency signals with frequencies corresponding to positions in a horizontal direction that is orthogonal to a direction in which a paper sheet is transported; a signal electrode to which the high-frequency signals output by the oscillator are applied; a plurality of detection electrodes that face the signal electrode across a transportation path for the paper sheet and that individually detect detection signals that correspond to the positions; a plurality of resonance circuits that each have one end connected to one end of each of the plurality of detection electrodes and that have resonance frequencies equal to the frequencies allocated to the positions; and a broadband amplifier to which another end of each of the plurality of resonance circuits is connected and that outputs outputs of the plurality of resonance circuits as one piece of sensor output information. 1. A paper-sheet-thickness detecting sensor comprising:an oscillator that outputs high-frequency signals with frequencies allocated to positions in a horizontal direction that is orthogonal to a direction in which a paper sheet is transported;a signal electrode to which the high-frequency signals output by the oscillator are applied;a plurality of detection electrodes that face the signal electrode across a transportation path for the paper sheet and that individually detect detection signals that correspond to the positions;a plurality of resonance circuits that each have one end connected to one end of each of the plurality of detection electrodes and that have resonance frequencies equal to the frequencies allocated to the positions; anda broadband amplifier to which another end of each of the plurality of resonance circuits is connected and that outputs outputs of the plurality of resonance circuits as one piece of sensor output information.2. The paper-sheet-thickness detecting sensor ...

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Номер записи: 86
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Method for Checking Value Documents

Номер: US20140125968A1
Автор: Frankenberger Jorg, Rauscher Wolfgang
Принадлежит: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT GMBH

The invention relates to a method for checking value documents by which the similarity of the intensity spectrum of a value document to be checked to a reference spectrum can be tested. To check the similarity of the intensity spectrum recorded from the value document to be checked to the reference spectrum, not the recorded intensity spectrum itself is compared with the reference spectrum, but rather a corrected intensity spectrum adapted to the reference spectrum, which arises from the recorded intensity spectrum by a linear correction. The correction parameters of the linear correction function are ascertained by adapting the linearly corrected intensity spectrum to the reference spectrum. Through the adapting it is achieved that fluctuations of the recorded intensity spectrum that are due to measuring technology are compensated at least partly. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for checking value documents , comprising the steps of:detecting at several different wavelengths the light emanating from a value document for recording an intensity spectrum of the value document;forming a corrected intensity spectrum by correcting the recorded intensity spectrum using a linear correction function, so that the corrected intensity spectrum is a linear transform of the recorded intensity spectrum and depends on a first correction parameter and a second correction parameter;adapting the corrected intensity spectrum to the reference spectrum in order to reduce a deviation, defined by a distance measure, which the corrected intensity spectrum has from the reference spectrum, there being ascertained through the adapting a corrected intensity spectrum adapted to the reference spectrum, whose first correction parameter assumes a value and whose second correction parameter assumes a value;calculating a distance which the corrected intensity spectrum adapted to the reference spectrum has from the reference spectrum;employing the calculated distance for assessing the similarity between ...

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Номер записи: 87
25-02-2016 дата публикации

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT MEDIUM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING COUNTERFEITING

Номер: US20160052327A1
Автор: AONO Kota, KOTEGAWA Yuki, Ochiai Hideki, OHKAWA Mihoko
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

An anti-counterfeit medium, a method for manufacturing the same and a method for preventing counterfeiting are provided. The anti-counterfeit medium includes a retardation layer having birefringence and a reflection layer, and identification data is recorded in the anti-counterfeit medium. The identification data is divided into a plurality of partial images, and a plurality of transparent areas which correspond to the plurality of partial images are disposed adjacent to each other in the same plane so as to form the retardation layer, the plurality of transparent areas having optical axes which are oriented in different directions from each other in a rotation direction. The identification data includes biometric information. 1. An anti-counterfeit medium in which identification data is recorded , comprising:a retardation layer having birefringence; anda reflection layer, wherein the identification data is divided into a plurality of partial images, and a plurality of transparent areas which correspond to the plurality of partial images are disposed adjacent to each other in a same plane so as to form the retardation layer, the plurality of transparent areas having optical axes which are oriented in different directions from each other in a rotation direction, and the identification data includes biometric information.2. The anti-counterfeit medium of claim 1 ,wherein the identification data comprises first identification data which is biometric information and second identification data which is non-biometric information being recorded in the retardation layer; andwherein the anti-counterfeit medium is configured to be capable of individually displaying the first and second identification data.3. The anti-counterfeit medium of claim 2 ,wherein part of the first identification data and part of the second identification data are recorded in at least one transparent area of the plurality of transparent areas.4. The anti-counterfeit medium of claim 3 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 88
22-02-2018 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20180050554A1
Автор: Pflughoefft Malte
Принадлежит: BUNDESDRUCKEREI GMBH

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 ...

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Номер записи: 89
13-02-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE BASED ON A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION

Номер: US20200050140A1
Автор: Delst Cornelis Jan, RAKSHA Vladimir P.
Принадлежит:

An optical article printed on a substrate may include an organic binder; and a plurality of reflective magnetic platelets provided in the organic binder, wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are substantially aligned in accordance with at least part of a surface of revolution, and wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to cause a first reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a first axis and to cause a second reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a second axis, wherein the first reflective effect is different from the second reflective effect. 1. An optical article printed on a substrate , comprising:an organic binder; and wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned in accordance with at least part of a surface of revolution, and', wherein the first reflective effect is different from the second reflective effect, and', 'wherein the first reflective effect is a first movement of left and right portions of a reflection from the optical article that is larger than a second movement of a center portion of the reflection from the optical article., 'wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to cause a first reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a first axis and to cause a second reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a second axis,'}], 'a plurality of reflective magnetic platelets provided in the organic binder,'}2. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the surface of revolution is funnel-shaped.3. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the surface of revolution is defined based on a parabola or hyperbola.4. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the surface of revolution is shaped as a hyperbolic paraboloid.5. The optical article of claim 1 , wherein the first axis is a horizontal axis and the second axis is a ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-02-2020 дата публикации

AN OPTICALLY DETECTABLE MARKER INCLUDING LUMINESCENT DOPANTS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING SUCH MARKERS

Номер: US20200051358A1
Автор: Arppe Riikka Matleena, SORENSEN Thomas Just, Temboury Miguel Rafael Carro, Vosch Tom André Jos
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An optically detectable marker having a matrix material, which is doped with individual luminescent dopants, including a first luminescent dopant and a second luminescent dopant. The first luminescent dopant includes a first unique absorption band such that the first dopant may be excited by illumination of a first wavelength. The first dopant is distributed in the matrix material so as to form a first spatial pattern in the matrix material, which pattern may be optically detected by illuminating the marker by a light source illuminating light of the first wavelength. The second luminescent dopant includes a second unique absorption band such that the second dopant may be excited by illumination of a second wavelength, different from the first. The second dopant is distributed in the matrix material so as to form a second spatial pattern in the matrix material, which pattern may be optically detected by illuminating the marker by a light source illuminating light of the second wavelength. 1. An optically detectable marker comprising a matrix material , which is doped with a plurality of individual luminescent dopants and comprising at least a first luminescent dopant and a second luminescent dopant , whereinthe first luminescent dopant comprises a first unique absorption band such that the first luminescent dopant may be excited by illumination of a first wavelength, and wherein the first luminescent dopant is distributed in the matrix material so as to form a first spatial pattern in the matrix material, which first spatial pattern may be optically detected by illuminating the optically detectable marker by a light source illuminating light of the first wavelength, andthe second luminescent dopant comprises a second unique absorption band such that the second luminescent dopant may be excited by illumination of a second wavelength, different from the first wavelength, and wherein the second luminescent dopant is distributed in the matrix material so as to form a ...

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Номер записи: 91
01-03-2018 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION STRUCTURE AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180059018A1
Автор: LEE Jaesoong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An authentication structure and an authenticating method using the same are provided. The authentication structure includes a plurality of input couplers that generate surface plasmons by being selectively coupled to lights because the plurality of input couplers are different in terms of at least one of a geometric structure and an arrangement, and an output coupler that outputs a speckle pattern based on the surface plasmons. 1. An authentication structure comprising:a first input coupler oriented in a first direction and configured to generate first surface plasmons from first light having first light characteristics from among incident light;a second input coupler oriented in a second direction different from the first direction and configured to generate second surface plasmons from second light having second light characteristics from among the incident light; andan output coupler spaced apart from the first and second input couplers and configured to output a speckle pattern based on at least one of the first and second surface plasmons.2. The authentication structure of claim 1 , wherein a polarization of the first light is different from a polarization of the second light claim 1 , a wavelength of the first light is different from a wavelength of the second light claim 1 , or the polarization and the wavelength of the first light are different from the polarization and the wavelength of the second light.3. The authentication structure of claim 1 , wherein an included angle between the first direction and the second direction is less than 180°.4. The authentication structure of claim 3 , wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect at 90°.5. The authentication structure of claim 1 , wherein the first input coupler and the second input coupler are spaced apart from each other.6. The authentication structure of claim 5 , wherein the first input coupler and the second input coupler partially overlap each other.7. The authentication structure ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET ANTI-COUNTERFEITING CHECK VERIFICATION METHOD

Номер: US20150063673A1
Автор: BAI YUN, Bu Jian, Feng Shaochuan, Hu Ruhuan, Luo An, Miu Ze, Shi Gaimei, Yang Yun
Принадлежит: CHENGDU SANTAI ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

The invention relates to a ultraviolet anti-counterfeiting check verification method which solves subjective defect and time consuming problems of the traditional verification methods, and comprises the following steps: a. collecting ultraviolet gray level image by a ultraviolet scanner; b. extracting a first binary image from the ultraviolet gray level image; c. calculating a tilt angle of the first binary image; d. calculating tilt correction positions of pixels of the ultraviolet gray level image and the first binary image; e. determining a top left corner locating position of a first binary image rectangle; f. extracting a second binary image from the tilt corrected ultraviolet gray level image; g. performing position correction on the second binary image of a check to be verified; and h. calculating the matching degree between the second binary image of the check to be verified and a second binary image of a real check to verify authenticity. 111121313. A ultraviolet anti-counterfeiting check verification method , characterized in that a real check entry unit () stores a ultraviolet gray level image obtained by scanning a real check of a bank in advance , a to-be-verified unit () scans a check to be verified to obtain a ultraviolet gray level image , a authenticity verification unit () completes authenticity verification by tilting the ultraviolet gray level image of the real check and the check to be verified and performing position correction , and feeds the verification result back to a verifier , and steps of extracting information from the ultraviolet gray level image of the real check and the check to be verified in the authenticity verification unit () comprise:(1) collecting a ultraviolet gray level image by a ultraviolet scanner;(2) extracting a first binary image from the ultraviolet gray level image;(3) calculating a tilt angle of the first binary image;(4) calculating a tilt correction position of each pixel of the ultraviolet gray level image and ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-03-2022 дата публикации

PAPER SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS AND CORRECTION METHOD OF PAPER SHEET HANDLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220076521A1
Автор: ISHIHARA Yasuyuki, SAGAMI Takanori
Принадлежит: FUJITSU FRONTECH LIMITED

A method including correcting output of an image sensor unit based on correction information of the image sensor unit that captures and discriminates a paper sheet. A apparatus includes an image sensor unit which includes an image capturing element that captures a banknote so as to discriminate the banknote, a controller that controls the image sensor unit, and a first attachment part, to which the image sensor unit is attached to be detachable, and which includes a connection terminal that connects the image sensor unit and the controller with each other, and which is arranged in a conveyance path for conveying the banknote. 1. A correction method of a paper sheet handling apparatus , the method comprising:correcting an output of an image sensor unit based on correction information stored in a storage element of the image sensor unit that captures and discriminates a paper sheet.2. The correction method according to claim 1 , further comprising:correcting, based on correction information stored in storage element of at least one of an ultraviolet sensor unit that discriminates a fluorescent component of the paper sheet and a magnetic sensor unit that discriminates a magnetic component of the paper sheet, an output of the one sensor unit. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/922,508, filed Mar. 15, 2018, which is a continuation application of International Application PCT/JP2015/077843, filed on Sep. 30, 2015 and designating the U.S., the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a paper sheet handling apparatus and a correction method of the paper sheet handling apparatus.For example, there is known a banknote handling apparatus used for an automated teller machine (ATM) etc., which includes a discrimination unit that discriminates banknotes. Such a kind of discrimination unit includes a conveyance mechanism for conveying a banknote and discrimination sensors having ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING STAINING

Номер: US20190057568A1
Автор: Culverhouse Phil, Eastham Paul, Tripp Nick, Westington Tony
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A method for detecting staining on a media item, the method comprising: capturing () a digital image of the media item, the digital image comprising a plurality of pixels representing colour information of the media item; comparing () the captured digital image to a reference image, wherein comparing the captured digital image to the reference image comprises: generating a histogram for each of a plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image, wherein each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image covers an area of the captured digital image, such that the entire captured digital image is covered by the plurality of kernel patches; comparing () the histogram for each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image to a histogram of a corresponding kernel patch of the reference image to generate a distance metric; and based on the generated distance metrics, determining if staining is present on the media item. 1. A method for detecting staining on a media item , the method comprising:capturing a digital image of the media item, the digital image comprising a plurality of pixels representing colour information of the media item; generating a histogram for each of a plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image, wherein each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image covers an area of the captured digital image, such that the entire captured digital image is covered by the plurality of kernel patches;', 'comparing the histogram for each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image to a histogram of a corresponding kernel patch of the reference image to generate a distance metric; and, 'comparing the captured digital image to a reference image, wherein comparing the captured digital image to the reference image comprisesbased on the generated distance metrics, determining if staining is present on the media item.2. A method according to further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 95
03-03-2016 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20160063790A1
Автор: Stewart Robert Laird
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The present invention provides an authentication apparatus operative to determine the authenticity of a polymer film, comprising an optically-based measuring arrangement operative to measure a first effect influenced by a birefringence characteristic of said film and a second effect influenced by another optical characteristic of said film, and wherein said apparatus is operative to: compare a value, or range of values, representative of said first effect with a value, or range of values representative of a specified first effect corresponding to a predetermined birefringence characteristic of an authentic polymer film; compare a value, or range of values, representative of said second effect with a value, or range of values representative of a specified second effect corresponding to a predetermined other optical characteristic of an authentic polymer film; and output an authenticity signal indicative of authenticity or otherwise of said film based upon one or both of said comparisons. There are also provided one or more methods of determining the authenticity of a polymer film. 1103-. (canceled)104. An authentication apparatus operative to determine the authenticity of a polymer film , comprising an optically-based measuring arrangement operative to measure a first effect influenced by a birefringence characteristic of said film and a second effect influenced by another optical characteristic of said film , and wherein said apparatus is operative to:compare a value, or range of values, representative of said first effect with a value, or range of values representative of a specified first effect corresponding to a predetermined birefringence characteristic of an authentic polymer film;compare a value, or range of values, representative of said second effect with a value, or range of values representative of a specified second effect corresponding to a predetermined other optical characteristic of an authentic polymer film; andoutput an authenticity signal ...

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Номер записи: 96
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Checking Value Documents, in Particular Bank Notes, and Value-Document Processing System

Номер: US20160063791A1
Автор: SCHMALZ Steffen, Su Shanchuan
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An apparatus and method for checking value documents, in particular bank notes, and a value-document processing system having at least one sensor for capturing an electromagnetic radiation. Transmitted by a value document and generating corresponding first sensor signals and for capturing an electromagnetic radiation remitted by the value document and generating corresponding second sensor signals, and an evaluation device for checking whether the value document has a foreign object. In particular adhesive tape, taking into account the first and second sensor signals which correspond to the electromagnetic radiation respectively transmitted or remitted in the region of the edge of the value document. The apparatus and method prevent a deformation in the region of the edge of a value document from being identified as a foreign object. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for checking value documents comprising:at least one sensor for capturing an electromagnetic radiation transmitted by a value document and generating corresponding first sensor signals which correspond to the electromagnetic radiation respectively transmitted in the region of the edge of the value document, and for capturing an electromagnetic radiation remitted by the value document and generating corresponding second sensor signals which correspond to the electromagnetic radiation respectively remitted in the region of the edge of the value document, andan evaluation device for checking whether the value document has a foreign object taking into account the first sensor signals and taking into account the second sensor signals.17. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the evaluation device is configured such that claim 16 , upon the check of whether the value document has a foreign object claim 16 , it compares with each other the first sensor signals which correspond to the electromagnetic radiation respectively transmitted in the region of the edge of the value document claim 16 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-03-2016 дата публикации

BILL RECOGNIZING AND COUNTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160063794A1
Автор: MATSUURA Shinji, Sato Tomoyasu, Sudo Teruo
Принадлежит: Glory Ltd.

A bill recognizing and counting apparatus includes an operation unit that receives setting of bill processing modes including a denomination mode, a counting mode, a different-denomination recognition mode, and an authenticity determination mode; a feeding and transporting mechanism; and a control unit that performs control for changing a processing speed according to the bill processing mode. When the bill processing mode is in the counting mode, the different-denomination recognition mode, or the authenticity determination mode, the control unit increases the processing speed by setting the feeding and transporting mechanism to a higher speed than the speed set in the denomination mode. The increase in speed is in accordance with a reduced time necessary to process a reduced amount of data associated with the denomination mode. 1. A bill recognizing and counting apparatus comprising:an operation unit configured to receive a setting of a given bill processing mode from a plurality of bill processing modes, wherein the plurality of bill processing modes includes a denomination mode in which a denomination of the given bill is recognized, and a counting mode in which a number of the given bill is counted without recognizing the denomination of the given bill;a feeding and transporting unit configured to feed and transport the given bill;a transport-path switching unit configured to switch a transport route of a given bill from a main transport path to a branched transport path;a detecting unit configured to detect a skew of the given bill;a recognizing unit configured to perform, according to the given bill processing mode, at least one of a denomination recognition process and a counting process; and 1) when the given bill processing mode is the denomination mode, the transport-path switching unit is driven to guide the given bill to the main transport path when a skewed state of the given bill does not exceed a predetermined criterion, and to guide the given bill ...

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Номер записи: 98
01-03-2018 дата публикации

OPTICALLY BASED BANKENOTE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM HAVING BROKE DISCRIMINATION

Номер: US20180061166A1
Автор: Goltsos William
Принадлежит: SPECTRA SYSTEMS CORPORATION

A method and a system are disclosed for processing a banknote. The method includes providing a banknote having at least one photonically active security feature, the banknote being moved along a conveyance path; illuminating the at least one security feature with light from a stimulus source; identifying a location of the at least one security feature by detecting an emission from the security feature; directing an excitation source at the identified location; illuminating the at least security feature with light from the excitation source; and detecting a further emission from the photonically active security feature in response to the light from the excitation source. Further the process includes the step of analyzing the shape and size of each object within an image during the search phase to determine if the object has the expected physical attributes of the real feature. 1. A method for processing a banknote , comprising:providing a banknote having at least one photonically active security feature, the banknote being moved along a conveyance path;illuminating the at least one security feature with light from a stimulus source;identifying a location of the at least one security feature by detecting an emission from the security feature;characterizing a size or shape of the security feature and targeting said security feature if it meets a threshold size or shape;directing an excitation source at the targeted security feature;illuminating the targeted security feature with light from the excitation source; anddetecting a further emission from the photonically active security feature in response to the light from the excitation source.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the security feature is selected from the group consisting of: fibers claim 1 , threads claim 1 , planchettes and combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of identifying includes operating a linescan camera having scan axis that is perpendicular to a conveyance axis.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 99
01-03-2018 дата публикации

BILL SOFTNESS RECOGNITION METHOD AND DEVICE

Номер: US20180061167A1
Автор: Fang Minjie, Huang Xiaoqun, Lin Yumei, Yue Xuyao
Принадлежит: GRG BANKING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

A bill softness recognition method and a bill softness recognition device are provided. The method includes: receiving bills; extracting and separating the bills to make the bills enter a bill channel in a separated manner; capturing a single-bill image and a bill background image of each of the extracted bills; rolling the extracted bill to make the bill press a plurality of prearranged force sensors; acquiring effective force signals fed back from the force sensors; acquiring an inclination angle of the bill based on the single-bill image and the bill background image; determining, based on the inclination angle, the force sensor that is pressed by the bill as an effective force sensor; and judging whether the effective force signal of the effective force sensor meets a preset softness condition, and determining the bill as a soft bill if the effective force signal meets the preset softness condition. 1. A bill softness recognition method , comprising:receiving bills;extracting and separating the bills to make the bills enter a bill channel in a separated manner;capturing a single-bill image and a bill background image of each of the extracted bills;rolling the extracted bill to make the bill press a plurality of prearranged force sensors;acquiring effective force signals fed back from the force sensors;acquiring an inclination angle of the bill based on the single-bill image and the bill background image;determining, based on the inclination angle, the force sensor that is pressed by the bill as an effective force sensor; andjudging whether the effective force signal of the effective force sensor meets a preset softness condition, and determining the bill as a soft bill if the effective force signal meets the preset softness condition.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the acquiring the effective force signals fed back from the plurality of force sensors comprises:acquiring original force signals generated by the force sensors in a process from that the ...

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Номер записи: 100