1552results about "Paper-money testing devices" patented technology

A system and a method for verifying authenticity of a physical copy and a digital copy of a document are disclosed. The method comprises registering a document in a repository by storing details related to the document in a location of the repository. A symbology for the document is generated. The symbology is an identifier of the location of the repository comprising the document. The symbology is associated with either a physical or a digital copy of the document. The digital copy of the document is printed to generate a printed copy. The printed copy or the physical copy of the document is scanned to generate a scanned image. The document and the details related to the document present at the location of the repository are accessed. The scanned image is compared with the document stored in the repository to determine the authenticity of either the physical copy or the digital copy of the document.

The present invention relates to the technical field of optical detection of the authenticity or non-authenticity of visual items Particularly, the invention relates to the technical field of respectively encryption methods and authentication methods of a digital representation of a visual item using respectively an encryption device and an authentication device.

A method and apparatus for differentiating between authentic and counterfeit item, and legacy additive manufactured (A.M) components securely throughout the lifecycle using grating interferometry, blockchain, and smart contracts. The method includes fabrication of a trust anchor by laser power modulation to selectively create porosity which can encode digital information within the component using programmable invisible ink (PGII). X-ray interferometry reads out the digital information as well as texture unique to the component. A quick response (QR) code is implemented with other anti-counterfeiting features to increase efficiency. A smart contract between X-ray interferometry radiography instruments and a blockchain database establishes item provenance. The characteristics of PGII are compatible with additive manufacturing, as well as other manufacturing processes such as injection molding and casting. The method and apparatus have minimal impact on the component fabrication, detects counterfeiting and sabotage, and is conformal to existing item identification standards.

In a general aspect, unique unclonable physical identifiers are applied and used. A method of applying the unique marker can include receiving an object having a surface feature and forming a unique marker on the surface feature of the object. The unique marker includes a distribution of elements and conforms with a morphology of the surface feature. The method further includes extracting orientation information from the unique marker. The orientation information can indicate relative spatial orientations of the respective elements. The method additionally includes generating a unique code for the object based on the orientation information. The surface feature can be facets, surface patterns, textures, or other indentations of the object. The surface feature can include a region of the object that is susceptible to tampering.

A system for currency verification includes a currency apparatus configured for receiving alleged currency to be verified; at least one processor; a non-transitory computer-readable medium configured for storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, perform a method comprising: accessing a material database associating each of a set of materials found in authentic currency with one or more corresponding resonance frequencies; for each material of the set of materials: transmitting into the alleged currency an RF signal at a first resonance frequency for each material; receiving a response signal from the alleged currency; and analyzing the response signal for resonance characteristics that indicate a presence of each material; and a display device configured for outputting that the alleged currency is authentic if the presence of at least a subset of the set of materials found in the authentic currency is indicated.

Identifying a test pattern includes positioning a test pattern that includes a first multiplicity of particles that reflect or emit light in the field of view of a first imaging device; illuminating the test pattern with light from a first light source; obtaining, with the first imaging device, a first test image of light reflected by the first multiplicity of particles; and comparing the first test image with a first reference image of a reference pattern obtained by a second imaging device.

Devices configured to emit colored light when illuminated with ultraviolet light and color-shifting displays containing the same are disclosed.

An image of a check is captured by an imaging device and processing of the digital image of the check for deposit at a remote server may be accomplished with a downloaded software application on a portable computing device associated with the imaging device. The downloaded application may include one or more trained machine learning models for processing the captured image. The portable computing device may utilize deterministic algorithms for certain image processing tasks and machine learning models for others. The selection between machine learning and deterministic processing may be made locally on the portable device or in response to instructions from an institution server to use a particular processing method.

A bill processor is provided with a bill validator that may receive, from a mobile terminal, telecommunication signals inclusive of electronic currency information to store it in a stacker memory of a bill stacker. The bill processor includes an interface (80) for receiving electronic currency information transmitted from a mobile terminal (70), a bill validator (1) that has a validation transceiver (3) for receiving the electronic currency information transmitted from the interface (80) and a bill stacker (2) for accumulating bills considered genuine by and forwarded from the bill validator (1) so that the validation transceiver (3) of the bill validator (1) transmits electronic currency information to a stacker transceiver (21) of a bill stacker (2) that then sends the information to a stacker memory (22) of the bill stacker (2) to finally store the information in the stacker memory (22).

The present invention provides a composite pigment, which comprises a first cholesteric liquid crystal pigment and a second cholesteric liquid crystal pigment. The above-mentioned first cholesteric liquid crystal pigment is a pigment having a center wavelength of a selective reflection band in the range of 400 nm or more and 800 nm or less and a selective reflection bandwidth of 150 nm or less. The above-mentioned second cholesteric liquid crystal pigment is a pigment having a selective reflection bandwidth of 200 nm or more in the range of 400 nm or more and 800 nm or less. At least a part of the selective reflection band of the above-mentioned first cholesteric liquid crystal pigment overlaps with the selective reflection band of the above-mentioned second cholesteric liquid crystal pigment. With respect to the total amount of the above-mentioned first cholesteric liquid crystal pigment and the above-mentioned second cholesteric liquid crystal pigment, the content of the above-mentioned first cholesteric liquid crystal pigment is more than 0% by weight and 30% by weight or less.

The present application concerns the visual identification of materials or documents for tracking or authentication purposes. It describes methods to automatically authenticate an object by comparing some object images with reference images, the object images being characterized by the fact that visual elements used for comparison are non-disturbing for the naked eye. In some described approaches it provides the operator with visible features to locate the area to be imaged. It also proposes ways for real-time implementation enabling user friendly detection using mobile devices like smart phones.

An article including at least one first metallic layer, at least one dielectric layer; and at least one second metallic layer is disclosed. The at least one dielectric layer can include at least one of (i) a photo-initiator, (ii) an oxygen inhibition mitigation composition, (iii) a leveling agent, and (iv) a defoamer.

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.

In a general aspect, orientation information is used to generate a unique code. In some aspects, orientation information is extracted from an object. The object includes multiple elements, and the orientation information indicates the relative spatial orientations of the respective elements. The orientation information can be extracted, for instance, by a scanner system that detects the elements. A unique code is generated for the object based on the orientation information. In some examples, the elements are diamond particles that each have one or more color centers, and the orientation information is extracted by detecting the color centers.

A system comprising: a check Image Record (CIR) database configured to store, for each of a plurality of accounts, a CIR, wherein each CIR comprises feature information related to features extracted from a plurality of reference checks associated with the associated account of the plurality of accounts; memory configured to store instructions; and a processor coupled with the CIR database and the memory, the processor configured to run the instructions, which cause the processor to: receive an image of a test check associated with an account of the plurality of accounts, extract feature information from the image, compare the features with the feature information stored in the CIR database for the account associated with the test check, generate a fraud score, and update each CIR by determining.

This disclosure reveals a banknote validation device having a rapid replacement panel. It is a device that can replace different front covers based on the installed machine model and a banknote validation device with banknote validation functions. This disclosure includes a front cover and a rear housing. The main purpose of this disclosure is to utilize a hardware design with a manner of interchangeable front cover. It eliminates the need of replacing the entire set of banknote validation devices due to different requirements for banknote insertion height in different machine models. By placing the circuit board in the rear housing, the problem of having to remove the circuit board when performing banknote jam maintenance at the banknote insertion port of the front cover is effectively avoided, therefore saving time on maintenances.

The invention discloses an electronic invoice checking method and device, a terminal and a storage medium, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining an invoice file of a to-be-checked electronic invoice, carrying out the preprocessing of the invoice file, and obtaining an invoice picture corresponding to the invoice file; carrying out multi-mode identification on the invoice pictures one by one and respectively obtaining an identification result of each invoice picture, wherein the identification result comprises invoice layout information and invoice data information; acquiring actual invoice data of the electronic invoice from the third-party platform according to the invoice data information, and performing primary authenticity verification on the electronic invoice in combination with the actual invoice data; after the primary authenticity verification is passed, carrying out secondary authenticity verification on the electronic invoice according to the invoice layout information and a pre-stored invoice template; and after the secondary authenticity verification is passed, outputting a verification result of the electronic invoice. According to the method, the identification result of the electronic invoice has double-layer guarantee and is more accurate, meanwhile, multiple types of invoice templates are pre-stored, checking of multiple types of electronic invoices can be supported, and the method is more practical.

Systems, methods and technology for authenticating multi-layered objects using encoded signals such as digital watermarking. In one implementation, a value document includes a substrate and a removable overlayer, with a security feature comprising a digital watermark signal printed to cover portions of both the substrate and overlayer. The digital watermark signal includes spatially arranged signal elements forming a frame of reference. Tampering is detected by evaluating offset values associated with the signal elements, where misalignment within the frame of reference indicates tampering. In some implementations, the value document includes a first digital watermark on the substrate with synchronization and payload components, a token with a second digital watermark, and a removable sticker with a third digital watermark. Additional security features include split-mark configurations, tamper mark configurations, holographic foils with overprinted digital watermarks, and fragile tamper-deterrent features that deform upon tampering attempts, causing detectable signal distortion. Other combinations are also provided.

Security feature for securing a valuable document, wherein the security feature is based on a luminescent substance which in pure form exhibits a different excitation behavior than when applied in dilute form in the valuable document, wherein the luminescent substance is based on an inorganic host lattice doped with Mn(V) as a luminophore, the mole fraction of Mn(V) in the luminescent substance is less than 2%, and the host lattice of the luminescent substance is selected from apatites of type A5(PO4)3Z, spodiosites of type A2PO4Z, and phosphates of type A3(PO4)2, where A = Ca, Sr, Ba and their mixtures and Z = F, Cl, OH and their mixtures.

A sensor element for checking the authenticity of a planar data carrier, in particular a banknote, has a spin resonance feature. The sensor element contains a magnetic core having an air gap, into which the planar data carrier can be inserted for authentication and which defines an axial direction extending between the adjoining surfaces of the magnetic core, a polarization device for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap, a modulation device for generating a time-varying magnetic modulation field in the air gap, and a resonator for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be checked. The modulation device is formed by at least one planar coil arranged in the air gap, which planar coil has one or more turns about the axial direction of the air gap in one plane. The disclosure also relates to a checking device having such a sensor element.

A sensor element for testing a flat-surface data carrier has a spin resonance feature. The sensor element includes a magnetic core with an air gap, into which the flat-surface data carrier can be inserted for testing, a polarization device for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap, and a resonator device for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. The resonator device contains at least two stripline resonators, which are designed and configured to be operated at different excitation frequencies.

The invention relates to a device (200) for the optical detection of a valuable or security product (100) with a first security feature (102) that is reconstructed under a first irradiation angle, and with a second security feature (104) that is reconstructed under a second irradiation angle which differs from the first irradiation angle, comprising: - an at least partially transparent support plate (202), - an optical detection device (204), - a partially transparent mirror (206) comprising a front (208) facing the support plate (202) and a rear (210) facing away from the support plate (202), - a first illumination device (212) configured to emit light directly onto the support plate (202) under the first irradiation angle, and - a second illumination device (214) configured to emit light onto the rear (210) of the mirror (206) under the second irradiation angle.wherein it is transmitted through the mirror (206) to the front (208) and thus allowed to pass through to the support plate (202). The invention also relates to a method for the optical detection of a valuable or security product (100).

To provide a judging device and a judging method that can easily manage whether two objects, such as a work of art and an appraisal certificate for that work, are appropriately associated with each other. [Solution] In an authenticity determination system including a reading device 20, a network 30, a server 40, and a server 50, the reading device 20 acquires first label identification information that identifies the work ID indicated on a first label (work label 121) attached to a first object (work 12), and second label identification information that identifies the label ID indicated on a second label (certificate label 141) attached to a second object (certificate 14). The server 50 includes a determination unit that determines whether the first object and the second object are associated with each other based on the first label identification information and the second label identification information.

A Multi-Angle Dynamic Image system provides multi-angle observation capabilities comprising lamps strategically positioned to obtain high quality images of the security documents or items under analysis, to obtain images with variations in the observation angle of the security document or item under study. The system includes a box platform for placing the security document or item thereupon, the box platform changes its orientation, allowing the system to capture the variations in color and structure as the orientation and the angles of the observation and illumination change. The system also includes a high-resolution linear camera to capture the intricate details while avoiding distortion and parallax issues. The system also includes a computer configured to run algorithms to process image acquisition data for a complete set of observation angles, to pre-process image acquisition data including crop and image standardization, to calculate differences between adjacent angle images, eliminate noise, to calculate a total optical flow using the images at different angles and their differences to generate the Dynamic Images vectorial field, one per orientation, and the Dynamic Map, a heat map generated using the magnitude from the Dynamic Image vectorial field, and calculate from the Dynamic Image the different parameters associated with dynamic properties of the OVD.

The present invention relates to the field of magnetic heads, and particularly to a magnetic head sensitivity testing device, which includes a bottom plate. Above the bottom plate, a screw rod and multiple support rods are provided. The screw rod is driven to rotate by a transverse movement motor. Above the bottom plate, a sliding plate is also provided. At a position corresponding to the screw rod on the sliding plate, a threaded tube is fixed. The screw rod extends into the threaded tube and is in threaded connection with the threaded tube. At positions corresponding to the support rods on the sliding plate, support tubes are fixed respectively. The support rods extend into the support tubes and are in sliding connection with the support tubes. On one side of the sliding plate, a lead screw I is provided. The lead screw I is driven to rotate by a motor I. On the lead screw I, a slider in threaded connection with the lead screw I is provided. A plurality of magnetic strips are evenly fixed on the slider. Shielding covers wrapping the magnetic strips are fixed at positions corresponding to the magnetic strips on the slider. The magnetic permeability of each of the shielding covers is different. Through this device, the sensitivity of the magnetic head can be automatically detected.

A sensor element is for testing a planar data carrier with a spin resonance feature. The sensor element includes a magnetic core having an air gap into which the planar data carrier can be inserted for testing purposes, a polarization device for generating a static magnetic flux in the air gap, and a resonator device for exciting the spin resonance feature of the data carrier to be tested in the air gap. The resonator device has at least two stripline resonators positioned at different positions in the air gap. The polarization device generates an in-homogeneous magnetic flux in the air gap so that the static magnetic flux has a first field strength at the position of a first stripline resonator and a second, different field strength at the position of a second stripline resonator.

A security element with increased protection against forgery includes at least one first region with structures that reflect an image motif in different spatial regions, such that a moving image is produced for an observer when a light source is moved correspondingly and / or when the viewing angle is changed. When the light source is moved and / or the viewing angle is changed, a movement of the image motif occurs at the same time. Furthermore, an optical effect layer is provided which defines a second region. The optical effect layer is formed as a thin-layer element, wherein the structures are covered by the optical effect layer over their entire surface or partially.

Identifying a test pattern includes positioning a test pattern that includes a first multiplicity of particles that reflect or emit light in the field of view of a first imaging device; illuminating the test pattern with light from a first light source; obtaining, with the first imaging device, a first test image of light reflected by the first multiplicity of particles; and comparing the first test image with a first reference image of a reference pattern obtained by a second imaging device.

Embodiments relate to a non-fungible physical (NFP) item. The non-fungible physical (NW) item comprises an identifier. The identifier is embedded and layered within the non-fungible physical item in an unplanned pattern. The identifier in the unplanned pattern is configured to provide high security against counterfeiting of the non-fungible physical (NFP) item. The identifier comprises at least one of a random marker and a unique marker. The unplanned pattern comprises at least one of a random pattern and a unique pattern. Further the non-fungible physical (NFP) item is registered as a non-fungible token on a blockchain. The NFP item is then paired with the non-fungible token for enabling two-way mutual authentication and enhanced authenticity. The pairing of the NFP item with the non-fungible token enables tracking condition, provenance, and grading of the NFP item.