Abstract: An optically writable holographic card, an optically writable holographic media, and a method of making the media are herein described. The card has a media region that includes an optically writable material. The optically writable material has an holographic embossment such that an holographic image is producible by the optically writable material. The media includes an holographically embossed first layer. An optically writable, optically readable second layer conforms to the embossment. The holographic image is generable by the second layer. The method includes producing an holographic embossment associated with an holographic image. An optically writable layer is conformed to the holographic embossment. The holographic image is viewable in response to illuminating the optically writable layer. The optically writable layer is optically readable.

Abstract: An identification document and method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. Specifically, the identification document includes an image area in which both a base material of the identification document and a security material are present. One or more images are written into the image area such that reliefs are created in both the base material and the security material and also such that the image is a continuous image, even across transitions from the base material and the security material.

Abstract: An identification document authenticator and method of operating the same is disclosed. Specifically, the authenticator is equipped with a light source that illuminates an identification document. Authentic identification documents may comprise one or more diffractive elements that, when illuminated, generate a unique image. The image is then viewable via a viewer provided on the authenticator.

Abstract: A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) card having an antenna configured to transmit data wirelessly to a remote receiver and an integrated circuit configured to transmit the data through the antenna to the remote receiver. The integrated circuit includes a transmitter section and a memory section. The memory section is configured to store the data. A power generating device is configured to supply power to the integrated circuit and a light-sensitive switch is interposed between one or more portions of the RFID card. The light-sensitive switch is configured to provide electrical coupling between the one or more portions of the RFID card when light is incident on the switch.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) card having an antenna configured to transmit data wirelessly to a remote receiver and an integrated circuit configured to transmit the data through the antenna to the remote receiver. The integrated circuit includes a transmitter section and a memory section. The memory section is configured to store the data. A power generating device is configured to supply power to the integrated circuit and a light-sensitive switch is interposed between one or more portions of the RFID card. The light-sensitive switch is configured to provide electrical coupling between the one or more portions of the RFID card when light is incident on the switch.

Abstract: A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head.

Abstract: An optically writable holographic card, an optically writable holographic media, and a method of making the media are herein described. The card has a media region that includes an optically writable material. The optically writable material has an holographic embossment such that an holographic image is producible by the optically writable material. The media includes an holographically embossed first layer. An optically writable, optically readable second layer conforms to the embossment. The holographic image is generable by the second layer. The method includes producing an holographic embossment associated with an holographic image. An optically writable layer is conformed to the holographic embossment. The holographic image is viewable in response to illuminating the optically writable layer. The optically writable layer is optically readable.

Abstract: A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head.

Abstract: A method and device for private/public key encryption using optical media. A key pair is generated, and the public key pair is stored on the optical media. The media is scanned and the optical media characteristics are used to hash stored information with the private key. The hashed version of the private key is then stored on the optical media. A read/write unit may subsequently de-hash the private key for encryption of data files.

Abstract: An identification card and a method for formation of the card are disclosed. The identification card comprises an optical identification element formed upon a surface of the identification card and an optical stripe formed on the optical identification element and having at least a portion formed substantially from a single material. The single material is configured to have a diffractive pattern formed thereon by exposure to a laser. The diffractive pattern is capable of retaining information that is, for example, unique to a cardholder and being readable by a light source external to the identification card.

Abstract: A system and method for securely controlling access to a designated location with a single card having a permanent data storage medium and a temporary data storage medium disposed on the card. Biometric information is acquired from a person and written on the permanent storage medium. A verification terminal acquires biometric information from a possessor of the card, such as random and multiple biometric information, and reads the same type of biometric information from the permanent storage medium of the card. Upon a favorable comparison of biometric information of the card and card possessor, authorization data is written on the card specifying limited access. The biometric information and the authorization data can be uploaded to a local database. The type of biometric information to be acquired from the card possessor and read from the card is accessed from the database.

Abstract: A transaction system for use with passive data storage media, such as optical memory cards, uses secure protocols involving digital certificates for communication between a read/write drive and the medium and also for communication between the drive and a host computer. The drive stores crytographic keys and firmware for executing the secure protocols. All messages (data or commands) passed between the drive and the passive medium or host computer not only are encrypted but also include at least one digital certificate for authenticating the message. Typically, asymmetric (public-private key) encryption is used and keys may be derived from an authorized user's password, personal identification number, or biometric data. The drive includes sensors to detect any attempted intrusions and a control unit that will destroy the critical information (keys and protocol code) in response to a detected intrusion.

Abstract: A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards to be positioned onto the shuttle. A CD optical read head mounted on optical read head tracks and driven by a optical head motor reads modified to read a single track of optical card data reads the optical card. A controller receives data from the read head and controls the movement of the shuttle and the optical head.

Abstract: A reader and method to allow verification or access to an RFID component of a device using analog optical properties of the RFID device. In the method, a reader analyzes optical properties of the device, obtains information on these properties from the reader or from data on the device. These optical analog properties are required to be verified prior to access to the RFID data from the RFID component.

Abstract: An RFID device, where the antenna of the device is made of an optical media material. This optical material may be used to store optical data in a number of different forms, including as holograms and as pits having comparatively greater or lesser reflectivity compared to surrounding media. Alternatively, the RFID device includes optical media stores a security feature used to authenticate the RFID device.

Abstract: A method for the automated manufacture of personal optical security cards utilizing commercial equipment known in the art for creating integrated circuit chip cards, also known as smart cards. A cavity is milled in a card body. An optical security chip carrier is loaded onto the smart card manufacturing machine and the milled card is fed into the machine. The optical security chip carrier uses the same layout and spacing as an integrated circuit carrier chin so that the optical carrier may be loaded onto the machine. The optical security chip is removed, for example, by being punched out from the optical security chip carrier, and is embedded within the card cavity with the smart card manufacturing machine. Optical data and graphical elements may be recorded on the optical security chip and/or card body to personalize the card and to decrease the possibility of fraud.

Abstract: In a system for reading data encoded on a single, secure, personal, portable database of private information, such as an optical memory card, a method of interaction between an optical card user, a broker and an agency seeking a transaction with the card user. The user is provided with a blank optical memory card which he encodes with the user's personal transactional information such as credit card numbers. The agency and user are provided with access to a transaction site. The user is able to use the single, secure medium to conduct many transactions. The user selects the encoded information that is needed to conduct the transaction with an agency. The information is read and transmitted to a broker who completes the transaction. Here, the agency is not provided with access to the information and the information is not stored in company or network database or on a network.

Abstract: A transaction system for use with passive data storage media, such as optical memory cards, uses secure protocols involving digital certificates for communication between a read/write drive and the medium and also for communication between the drive and a host computer. The drive is physically secured with tamper resistant features and stores cryptographic keys and firmware for executing the secure protocols. All messages (data or commands) passed between the drive and the passive medium or host computer not only are encrypted but also include at least one digital certificate for authenticating the message. Typically, asymmetric (public-private key) encryption is used and keys may be derived from an authorized user's password, personal identification number, or biometric data. The drive includes sensors to detect any attempted intrusions and a control unit that will destroy the critical information (keys and protocol code) in response to a detected intrusion.