Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
250271000 | CODED RECORD AND READERS; INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY TYPE | 20 |
20090321623 | Security markers for identifying a source of a substance - A method of identifying a source of a substance incorporating one or more luminescent markers comprises illuminating the substance to stimulate emission from at least one of the luminescent markers. A luminescent signature is generated from the detected luminescent emission. The source of the substance is identified based on a match between the generated luminescent signature and a pre-defined luminescent signature. | 12-31-2009 |
20100051797 | LASER LIGHT BEAM SCANNING DEVICE FOR READING CODED INFORMATION AND SCANNING OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR SUCH DEVICE - A laser light beam scanning device for reading coded information includes an emission source of a laser light beam, an optical element for scanning the laser light beam on a support containing coded information, an optical element for collecting the light coming from the support and photodetector means sensitive to the light collected by the collecting optical element so as to generate a representative signal of the information contained in the support. The collecting optical element is spatially distinct from, and integrally oscillating with, the scanning optical element and includes at least one transmissive input surface of the light coming from the support. In particular, the scanning optical element and the collecting optical element are part of a single scanning and light collecting optical element. | 03-04-2010 |
20100108874 | FILM ELEMENT FOR DETECTING AUTHENTICITY - One embodiment of the present invention discloses a film element for detecting authenticity, particularly for security elements, security papers, documents of value, coins, chips, and the like, wherein it includes a transparent film and/or a motif layer or a structured layer, including or representing a luminescent motif. The transparent film is preferably made of polycarbonate or PMMA, and the luminescent motif is preferably introduced into the film element via laser processing, particularly laser engraving, via steel embossing or gravure printing or a kiss-cut method or via perforation. | 05-06-2010 |
20100148050 | SECURITY MARK - A security mark ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100320371 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT MARKINGS WITH FUNCTIONAL OVERLAYERS - Provided are photoluminescent markings that contain a photoluminescent layer and one or more functional overlayers wherein the photoluminescent marking has an emission signature that lies partly or fully in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. One functional overlayer conceals the photoluminescent layer and blends into the background or blends with marks that are normally present, without significantly reducing the luminescent intensity of the photoluminescent layer. Another functional overlayer provides photolytic stability to the underlying photoluminescent layer. The invention also includes functional overlayers that enhance the daytime observability of the infrared emissions. A further functional overlayer prevents the observability of a printed message with the naked eye. A combination of functional overlayers each providing a different function is also included. As well, the present invention includes a multifunctional overlayer. The present invention also relates to methods of creating and using the inventive photoluminescent markings as well as objects containing the inventive photoluminescent markings. | 12-23-2010 |
20110192967 | DEVICE FOR READING LUMINESCENT SYMBOLS AND IMAGES - Optical device which is designed to read information in the form of luminescent symbols and images, which consists of an illuminator with an array of light emitting diodes which excite luminescence and an optical system which projects the information which is being read onto the sensor of the scanner of the optoelectronic system which consists of an electronic control circuit, optical filter and objective lens with a light-guiding lamp which is provided with an output window, and which is connected to the housing of the data collection terminal or scanner by a constructive connection and switching connections for controlling the light emitting diodes of the device, characterized in that the switching connections between the scanner and device are implemented optically by photosensors which control the illuminator and sighting system, which are mounted in the housing of the device, and which receive the light pulses of the scanner. | 08-11-2011 |
20110260045 | Photoluminescent Markings with Functional Overlayers - A photoluminescent marking that includes at least one functional overlayer is disclosed. The overlayer generally provides for at least one of selective filtration, reflection and absorption of wavelengths that may cause photolytic degradation of underlying photoluminescent materials. A method of fabrication is provided. | 10-27-2011 |
20110297819 | READING DEVICE - A reader device ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120032070 | VOLUME HOLOGRAM RESIN COMPOSITION, SURFACE RELIEF HOLOGRAM RESIN COMPOSITION, AND HOLOGRAM LAYER, HOLOGRAM TRANSFER FOIL AND BRITTLE HOLOGRAM LABEL USING THE SAME - The major object of the invention is to provide a volume-type hologram resin composition and a surface relief-type hologram resin composition having a high effect of preventing forgery and excellent in foil cutting, as well as a hologram layer and a hologram transfer foil using thereof. To achieve the object, there is provided a volume-type hologram resin composition having at least one kind of photopolymerizable compound, a photopolymerization initiator and fine particles, wherein the fine particles show magnetic resonance. | 02-09-2012 |
20120074305 | X-ray Backscattering Part Identification and Tagging Process and Technique - Presented is a system and method for verifying the authenticity of a part using non-destructive backscattered X-rays. The method uses an identification tag embedded in the part that when illuminated by X-rays returns backscattered radiation that is detected and used to authenticate the part. The system comprises a source of low energy X-rays that irradiate a part, a detector for detecting backscattered radiation returned from the part, and a means for determining the presence of an authentication tag in the part. In embodiments, the system and method use a tag made of a material that returns a high amount of backscattered radiation thereby providing a high level of contrast in comparison with the part. In embodiments, the placement of the tag in the part, the geometry of the tag, and coding in the tag are used to authenticate the part. | 03-29-2012 |
20120199731 | RECORDING MEDIUM AND INFRARED READING METHOD - A recording medium includes a surface in which an infrared absorptance is less than a threshold value; and plural dot images that records information by an arrangement pattern formed on the surface, in which the infrared absorptance is equal to or more than the threshold value, and a specular gloss to infrared rays is equal to or less than 22%. | 08-09-2012 |
20130048850 | OBJECT DETECTING SYSTEM IN IMAGING-BASED BARCODE READERS - An apparatus for capturing images of a target object having a barcode. The apparatus includes a reflector, an LED emitting mostly invisible light, and a photodetector. The LED is configured to emit a first portion of the invisible light toward the target object directly and to emit a second portion of the invisible light toward the reflector. The reflector is configured to redirect at least some of the second portion of the invisible light toward the target object. The photodetector is configured to detect returned invisible light from the target object to generate an electrical signal. | 02-28-2013 |
20130087699 | METHOD FOR VIEWING INVISIBLE INDICIA - A method for detecting and viewing invisible indicia includes illuminating the invisible indicia with radiation of a first wavelength with an illumination source; detecting emitted light from the invisible indicia at a second wavelength with a sensor array; eliminating reflected radiation at the first wavelength; focusing an image of the invisible indicia on the sensor array; displaying the image of the invisible indicia; spacing the sensor array at a fixed distance from the invisible indicia with a spacer; and adjusting sensitivity of the sensor array. | 04-11-2013 |
20130099109 | IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING SYSTEM - An image reading device and an image reading system for recognizing a first image in a selected area on an object are provided. The selected area includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is coated with an invisible ink, which is capable of absorbing the first light with a wavelength of invisible light, while the second portion is capable of reflecting the second light with the wavelength of invisible light. The image reading device comprises a main body and an optical element disposed on the main body. The optical element receives the second light corresponding to the second portion to recognize the first image corresponding to the first portion. The image reading system further comprises a processing device which is configured to resolve the first image into corresponding information content. | 04-25-2013 |
20140001351 | SECURITY ASPECTS OF MULTIEXPONENTIAL DECAYS | 01-02-2014 |
20140097337 | OBJECT DETECTING SYSTEM FOR IMAGING-BASED BARCODE READERS - An apparatus includes a light emitting diode operative to emit mostly invisible light within an invisible bandwidth, and a scattering surface configured to scatter a first portion of the invisible light from the light emitting diode out of the window. The scattering surface is also partially transparent to allow a second portion of the invisible light from the light emitting diode to pass through the scattering surface and strike the reflector that is configured to reflect at least some of the second portion of the invisible light towards the window. The apparatus further includes a photodetector configured to detect returned invisible light from the target object. | 04-10-2014 |
20140326864 | USE OF FLOURESCENT INKS FOR DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION - In a method for introducing an authentication print characteristic in a visible image printed on paper, a part of the image is printed with an ink having first and second component dyes. The first component is less fast than the second component in response to an applied activator. The first component is normally masked by the second component but applying an activator stimulates a bleed of the first component beyond the area of the image part to create a predetermined unmasked area of the fluorescent component. The invention extends to paper on which the authentication print characteristic has been printed and to a method of detecting a forged image by analyzing paper to detect such an image bleed. | 11-06-2014 |
20140353482 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR READING A MACHINE-READABLE CODE PRINTED ON AN OBJECT AND SYSTEM FOR READING AND VALIDATING SUCH A CODE - A device and method for reading a machine-readable code printed on an object, the device includes a reading device intended for reading a machine-readable code printed on an object; a detection device intended for detecting whether the printed code read with the reading device has been altered; an alteration device for altering the printed code, which are configured and arranged for acting while using the reading device to perform a first reading of the printed code; and a control device including a processing system with a memory intended for storing information about read printed codes. The method includes altering the printed code during a first reading thereof or during operations associated therewith and storing information about read printed codes. The system includes the device and a remote control center for validating the printed codes read by the device. | 12-04-2014 |
20150360502 | GAS CHROMIC FIBERS AND INCLUSIONS FOR SECURITY ARTICLES - Disclosed are security articles and methods and systems for authenticating security articles using a plurality of stimuli. According to one embodiment, an illustrative secured article includes an embedded feature wherein differential activation of phosphorescent or fluorescent materials creates a machine readable response through the simultaneous presence of a source of electromagnetic radiation and a specific gas environment. A detector detects a differential spectral emission across the security feature that results from the change in gas environment. The spectral emission may be compared to an expected emissive signature to determine authenticity of the security article. | 12-17-2015 |
20160070946 | System for Authenticating Goods - A system for identifying authentic goods. The system including: an illumination source having an output associated with a first wavelength distribution, the first wavelength distribution having a first average wavelength; a viewing filter element, the viewing filter element allowing either (i) only light with wavelength greater than the first average wavelength to pass and cutting out the first energy wavelength and lower or (ii) eliminating light with a wavelength less than the first wavelength distribution and allowing light with the same or greater wavelength distribution as the first wavelength to pass or (iii) allowing a specific bandwidth of radiation with an average wavelength that is longer than the first wavelength distribution to pass; a key for identifying authentic goods utilizing the illumination source and the viewing filter element | 03-10-2016 |