| De La Rue International Limited Patent applications |
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| 20120098189 | APPARATUS FOR STRAPPING STACKS OF SHEET DOCUMENTS, APPARATUS FOR FORMING STACKS OF SHEET DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - A strapping apparatus ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20110283369 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING THE DOCUMENT - A method of manufacturing a security document is provided, comprising: providing a first security element article having a corresponding predetermined first unique identification code which is detectable from the first security element article; incorporating the first security element article into a document; generating a machine-readable security feature containing document data representative of the first unique identification code corresponding to the first security element article and of at least a second unique identification code corresponding to a second security element applied to the document; and applying the machine-readable security feature to the document. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110267601 | DOCUMENT OF VALUE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF DETECTING SOIL OR WEAR - A method of manufacturing a soil or wear test feature on a document of value is provided. The method comprises designating an area of the document of value for soil or wear testing and measuring an optical characteristic which is affected by the presence of soil or wear of the designated area on the document of value, or of the same area on an identical document of value. The measured optical characteristic is encoded to generate corresponding optical characteristic data and the encoded optical characteristic data is associated with the document of value by means of a machine readable element provided on the document of value. Also provided is a method of detecting soiling or wear of a document of value, comprising measuring an optical characteristic which is affected by the presence of soil or wear of a designated area on the document of value; reading data from a machine readable element provided on the document of value to retrieve encoded optical characteristic data generated from previous measurement of the optical characteristic of the designated area, or of the same area on an identical document of value; and comparing the measured optical characteristic with the encoded optical characteristic to identify any difference therebetween, a difference being indicative of soiling or wear of the document of value. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110239886 | SECURITY DEVICE COMPRISING A PRINTED METAL LAYER IN FORM OF A PATTERN AND METHODS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A security device including a transparent base layer having a surface provided with an optically variable relief microstructure; a transparent high refractive index layer on the surface of the base layer, the high refractive index layer conforming to the surface relief microstructure; and a reflective metal layer printed on the transparent high refractive index layer. The metal layer is printed in the form of a pattern. The thickness of the transparent high refractive index layer is selected so as to achieve constructive interference of light with a wavelength λ in the range 450-650 nm reflected at each surface of the high refractive index layer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110229696 | DOCUMENT OF VALUE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SOIL OR WEAR LEVEL - A document of value is provided comprising a soil or wear level test feature for determining whether the document of value is soiled. The soil or wear level test feature comprises: a reference area comprising a first region of the document; and a measurement area comprising a second region of the document. The reflectance of the measurement area is affected differently by the presence of soil or wear to that of the reference area, such that the difference in reflectance between the reference area and the measurement area provides an indicator of the degree of soiling or of the degree of wear of the document of value. Also provided is a method for detecting the soil or wear level of a document of value. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110204617 | SECURITY ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a security article (10) is provided, comprising applying an first adhesive layer to a substrate ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110187501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AUTHENTICITY - A method of determining the authenticity of a document of value provided with a watermark pattern, the method comprising determining whether the watermark pattern exhibits a discontinuity. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110156864 | SECURITY DOCUMENT, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A REGION - A security document is provided comprising a first RFID tag readable only within a first range, and a second RFID tag readable within a second range, the first RFID tag containing data pertaining to the owner of the security document and an identification code, and the second RFID tag containing the same or a related identification code, and wherein the second range is longer than the first range. Also provided is a method and system for controlling access to a region, each person seeking access carrying a detectable unique identifier. The method comprises: detecting, at a first location, a unique identifier relating to a person in the first location; using the detected unique identifier to retrieve information concerning the person from one or more external databases; supplying the retrieved information to a second location remote from the first location; and using, at the second location, the retrieved information to make a decision as to whether to allow the person carrying the unique identifier access to the controlled region. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110122499 | Optically variable devices - A security device comprises a substrate having an array of microlenses on one side and one or more corresponding arrays of microimages on the other side. The microimages are located at a distance from the microlenses substantially equal to the focal length of the microlenses. The substrate is sufficiently transparent to enable light to pass through the microlenses so as to reach the microimages. Each microimage is defined by an anti-reflection structure on the substrate formed by a periodic array of identical structural elements, light passing through a substrate and impinging on the microimages being reflected to a different extent than light which does not impinge on the microimages thereby rendering the microimages visible. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110106681 | ENTITY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM USING WIRELESS DEVICES - A method of providing information about a plurality of entities within a cash processing centre, the method comprising coupling a first entity with a first wireless device, coupling a second entity with a second wireless device, reading data associated with both the first and second wireless devices, pairing data associated with both the first and second wireless devices and retrieving information concerning the relationship between the first entity and the second entity based on the pairing. The entities are typically objects within the centre and the wireless devices are transmitters and/or receivers. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110011937 | OPTICALLY VARIABLE MAGNETIC STRIPE ASSEMBLY - An optically variable magnetic stripe assembly comprises a magnetic layer ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100253061 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SECURITY DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of forming an optically variable security device is provided. In the method, a photonic crystal material is provided and a process is performed upon the material which causes deformation of the material so as to form a first region (A) for which incident light received by the crystal material is selectively reflected or transmitted to generate a first optically variable effect, and a second region (B) for which incident light received generates an optical effect, different from the first optically variable effect. Corresponding devices having first and second regions are also disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100231932 | Document including data suitable for identification and verification - A document upon which a data sequence is placed, the data sequence comprising identification data ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100206779 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSING A SECURITY DOCUMENT - We provide an apparatus and method for analysing a security document using x-rays. A security thread is provided in a security thread region of the document. An x-ray source illuminates the security document and an x-ray detector receives x-rays from the security thread region of the document and generates a corresponding detector response. A processor analyses the detector response and generates an output signal indicative of the structure of a security thread present within the region. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100172000 | HOLOGRAPHIC SECURITY DEVICE - A holographic security device comprising at least first and second diffractive image generating structures recorded in respective sets of substantially non-overlapping regions of a record medium, the regions of one set being interleaved with regions of the other set, whereby both interleaved regions are substantially non-visible to the unaided eye. The holographic security device generates two or more holographic images viewed from separate and/or overlapping viewing directions around the device and seen by tilting the device, and each particular holographic image in a viewing direction is generated by the diffractive image generating structure associated with one set of interleaved lines. The first diffractive image generating structure has been formed to have a diffuse diffractive replay and the second diffractive image generating structure has been formed to have a non-diffuse or specular diffractive replay. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100166264 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSING A SECURITY DOCUMENT - We provide an apparatus and method for analysing a security document. An x-ray source is adapted to illuminate at least one inspection region of the security document when located at an inspection position. An x-ray detector adapted to receive x-rays from the at least one inspection region of the document and to generate a corresponding detector response. A processor analyses the detector response and generates an output signal indicative of the structure of the document in the at least one inspection region. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100164219 | SECURITY DEVICE AND METHOD - A security device comprises a substrate having a viewing region. A first pattern of a first colour and a second pattern of a second colour are printed on one side of the viewing region. A third pattern of the first colour and a fourth pattern of the second colour are printed on the other side of the viewing region. The first and second patterns on the one side of the viewing region overlap the fourth and third patterns respectively on the other side of the viewing region whereby
| 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163466 | APPARATUS FOR ANALYSING A SECURITY DOCUMENT - We provide an apparatus and method for analysing a security document. An x-ray source is adapted to illuminate at least one inspection region of the security document when located at an inspection position. An x-ray detector adapted to receive x-rays from the at least one inspection region of the document and to generate a corresponding detector response. A processor analyses the detector response and generates an output signal indicative of the structure of the document in the at least one inspection region. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100073711 | METHOD OF MONITORING A SEQUENCE OF DOCUMENTS - A method of monitoring a sequence of documents passing along a transport path is described. The method including: operating a radiation transmitter with a control signal at a first, working, level to cause radiation at a first intensity to impinge on one side of a document as it passes an inspection position in the transport path; receiving at a radiation receiver, radiation from the transmitter that has passed through the document, the radiation receiver generating an output signal with a level related to the intensity of the received radiation; and monitoring the output signal to detect the presence and/or a characteristic of the document. A calibration process is carried out between successive documents, the calibration process including: operating the radiation transmitter with a control signal at a second, calibration, level to cause radiation at a second intensity less than the first intensity to be transmitted towards the receiver, and adjusting the level of the resultant output signal from the receiver to a predetermined value. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100045027 | Photonic Crystal Security Device - An optically variable security device comprises a photonic crystal which, upon receipt of incident light, generates a first optical effect, and which, when the device is subjected-to-an external stimulus, generates a second optical effect that is different from the first optical effect. At least one of the first and second optical effects is an optically variable effect observable over a set of directions. The optically variable effect is caused by the light being selectively reflected or transmitted by the crystal. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100001509 | Photonic Crystal Security Device - An optically variable security device comprises a photonic crystal of which incident light received by the crystal is selectively reflected or transmitted by the crystal to generate a first optically variable effect observable over a first set of directions. Incident light received by the crystal is also selectively reflected or transmitted by the crystal to generate an optical effect observable over a second set of directions that is different from the first set. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090278307 | Document handling apparatus - A document handling apparatus is disclosed which is particularly well adapted for counting documents of value, such as banknotes. The document handling apparatus comprises an input module for receiving a stack of documents and feeding them one by one into the apparatus, a detector box which houses a series of detectors for detecting characteristics of the documents, a transport system for conveying documents within the apparatus, a doubles detector for sensing the passage of each document therethrough and a stacker module for stacking the output documents and presenting them to the user. The apparatus is based on a metal framework in a plastics housing. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090266249 | Intaglio Plate Wiping System - An intaglio plate wiping system includes a wiping member which forms a nip with the intaglio plate in use and onto which excess intaglio ink is transferred during relative movement between the wiping member and the intaglio plate. A heated doctor blade unit is located downstream of the nip and cooperates with the wiping member to remove intaglio ink from the wiping member. A heated ink collecting container is provided into which ink removed from the wiping member passes. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090260440 | Document Inspection System - Document inspection system comprising a transport system for transporting documents along a transport path ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090244519 | Security Device - A security device comprises a substrate having a transparent region ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090134262 | Roll Storage Module and Method for Its Operation - A roll storage module comprises a storage roll ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090133502 | Document Monitoring Device - A document monitoring device comprises an ultrasonic transmitter ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090121010 | Depositing items of value - A method of depositing items of value, the method comprising
| 05-14-2009 |
| 20090045618 | Security Device - A security document has a first region and an adjacent second region, the regions defining a security device. Opposite sides of the first region are provided with first and second, complementary indicia registered with respect to one another, the first region being sufficiently transparent that both the first and second indicia are viewable from either side of the document under reflected light. Third indicia are provided on the second region on the same side of the document, registered with, and complementary to, the first indicia, and fourth indicia are provided on the second region on the same side of the document, registered with, and complementary to, the second indicia, the third and fourth indicia also being complementary to and registered with respect to one another. The second region is sufficiently opaque such that when the document is viewed under reflected light only the third and fourth indicia facing the observer are visible, but is sufficiently transparent when the document is viewed from either side under transmitted light, both the third and fourth indicia are visible. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090026695 | Stacking Cassette - A document storage container assembly ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090026116 | Method of sorting documents of value - A method of sorting documents of value includes a) forming a stack of documents of value, the including two or more batches of documents of value, each batch of documents of value being provided with first and second separators to separate the batch from an adjacent batch; and, b) sequentially feeding all the documents in the stack through a sorting machine to inspect the documents and to sort the documents into one or more output stations in dependence upon the results of the inspection, and sorting all first separators to a separator output station. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090022389 | Method of sorting documents of value - A method of sorting documents of value comprises:
| 01-22-2009 |
| 20090004571 | Optically Variable Security Device - A method of forming a security device comprises:
| 01-01-2009 |
| 20080265040 | Optically Variable Magnetic Stripe Assembly - An optically variable magnetic stripe assembly includes a magnetic layer, an optically variable effect generating layer over the magnetic layer, and an electrically non-conductive reflective layer between the magnetic layer and the optically variable effect generating layer. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080258457 | Method of manufacturing a security device - A method of manufacturing a security device comprises:
| 10-23-2008 |
| 20080232221 | Optically variable magnetic stripe assembly - An optically variable magnetic stripe assembly includes a magnetic layer, an optically variable effect generating layer over the magnetic layer, and an electrically non-conductive reflective layer between the magnetic layer and the optically variable effect generating layer. | 09-25-2008 |
