Abstract: There are disclosed a method of producing an XRF readable mark, the XRF readable mark and a component comprising thereof. The method comprises providing an XRF marking composition with specific relative concentrations of one or more chemical elements and fabricating a multilayer structure of the XRF readable mark. The relative concentrations are selected such that in response to irradiation of the XRF marking composition by XRF exciting radiation, the XRF marking composition emits an XRF signal indicative of a predetermined XRF signature. Fabricating the multilayer structure comprises implementing an attenuation layer with at least one element exhibiting high absorbance for an XRF exciting radiation and/or an XRF background; and implementing a marking layer comprising said XRF marking composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-counterfeit marking technique for verifying authenticity of objects using x-rays fluorescence (XRF) analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control system, an access object and a method for access control. The access control system comprises an access request receiving device being configured and operable for receiving an access object; the access request receiving device comprising an emitter configured and operable for irradiating the access object with a radiation having a wavelength in the range of about 10?12 and 10?9 m and a detector configured and operable for detecting a response signal from the irradiated access object; a control circuit being configured and operable to receive the response signal from the access request receiving device and process the response signal to identify spectral features indicative of an XRF signature of the access object; wherein the control circuit is adapted to generate an unlocking signal for switching a module device between a locked state and an unlocked state upon identification of the XRF signature.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-counterfeit marking technique for verifying authenticity of objects using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.

Abstract: Method and systems are presented for authentication of precious stones, according to their natural ID and/or predetermined markings created in the stones, based on unique characteristic radiation response of the stone to predetermined primary radiation.

Abstract: Method and systems are presented for authentication of precious stones, according to their natural ID and/or predetermined markings created in the stones, based on unique characteristic radiation response of the stone to predetermined primary radiation.

Abstract: An electrochemical device that includes an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes a thermal conductive path that thermally couples one or more interior elements of the electrochemical cell to an external part of the electrochemical cell.

Abstract: Systems and methods for marking of objects, such as keys/key-blanks, in a production line are disclosed. The objects are marked by applying a marking composition(s) to pre-selected areas on the surface thereof. The system includes a marking unit for dispensing a volume of marking composition in one or more localized pre-selected areas on the surface of an object to be marked; a holder/gripper for positioning the object to be marked in one or more positions relative to the marking unit so as to allow the marking unit to dispense the marking composition on the one or more pre-selected localized areas; a reading/verification unit for detecting the marking composition applied to the object thereby verifying that the objects are properly marked; an orientation sensing unit for identifying the orientation of the object to be marked relatively to the holder. The system also includes a controller configured for controlling the operation of the holder, orientation sensing unit, and the marking unit.

Abstract: A method for managing gas generated during a formation phase of a cell that is a hard-case electrochemical cell, the method may include supplying electrolyte to the cell; initially charging and discharging the cell during a formation phase; and permanently sealing the cell; wherein the method further comprises temporarily sealing the electrolyte during the formation phase.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell that may include a cathode sheet; a cathode tab that extends from the cathode sheet; an anode sheet; an anode tab that extends from the anode sheet, the second direction differs from the first direction; one or more separator sheets; and a first electrical connecting unit. The cathode sheet, the anode sheet and the one or more separator sheets are wound around a common axis to form multiple windings; wherein the one or more separator sheets separate between the anode sheet and the cathode sheet. The first electrical connecting unit mechanically and electrically contacts a first portion of a first electrode tab, the first portion belongs to a first winding of the multiple windings; wherein the first electrode tab is one of the anode tab and the cathode tab.

Abstract: The invention provides formulations and masterbatches of a polymeric material and XRF-identifiable markers, for producing transparent elements including a polymer and at least one XRF-identifiable marker for a variety of industrial uses.

Abstract: Provided is a method for marking a product for human or animal use with an XRF identifiable mark, the method including forming on at least a region of the product a pattern of at least one FDA-grade material identifiable by XRF, the pattern being optionally at least partially invisible to the naked human eye and having a predefined identifiable characteristic, wherein the product is selected from food products, therapeutics and cosmetics.

Abstract: A control system and method are presented for controlling operation of an X-ray Fluorescent (XRF) system for detecting at least one material carried by a sample, for example at least one marker carried by the sample. The control system comprises: data input utility for receiving input data comprising material/marker related data about said at least one material/marker; and data processor and analyzer utility. The data processor and analyzer utility is configured and operable for analyzing the input data and determining optimal geometrical characteristics of the XRF system for optimizing operational conditions of said XRF system to maximize amount of primary X-ray radiation that reaches a predetermined region of the sample and is absorbed by a volume of said region and to maximize a portion of secondary radiation emitted from said region that reaches a detector of the XRF system; and for generating operational data to the XRF system enabling adjustment of the geometrical characteristics of the XRF system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-counterfeit marking technique for verifying authenticity of objects using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.

Abstract: There are disclosed a method of producing an XRF readable mark, the XRF readable mark and a component comprising thereof. The method comprises providing an XRF marking composition with specific relative concentrations of one or more chemical elements and fabricating a multilayer structure of the XRF readable mark. The relative concentrations are selected such that in response to irradiation of the XRF marking composition by XRF exciting radiation, the XRF marking composition emits an XRF signal indicative of a predetermined XRF signature. Fabricating the multilayer structure comprises implementing an attenuation layer with at least one element exhibiting high absorbance for an XRF exciting radiation and/or an XRF background; and implementing a marking layer comprising said XRF marking composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel XRF analyzer capable of simultaneously identifying the presence of a marking composition in a plurality of objects by modulating/varying the intensity of the excitation beam on the different objects and measuring the secondary radiation thereof.

Abstract: A control system and method are presented for controlling operation of an X-ray Fluorescent (XRF) system for detecting at least one material carried by a sample, for example at least one marker carried by the sample. The control system comprises: data input utility for receiving input data comprising material/marker related data about said at least one material/marker; and data processor and analyzer utility. The data processor and analyzer utility is configured and operable for analyzing the input data and determining optimal geometrical characteristics of the XRF system for optimizing operational conditions of said XRF system to maximize amount of primary X-ray radiation that reaches a predetermined region of the sample and is absorbed by a volume of said region and to maximize a portion of secondary radiation emitted from said region that reaches a detector of the XRF system; and for generating operational data to the XRF system enabling adjustment of the geometrical characteristics of the XRF system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control system, an access object and a method for access control. The access control system comprises an access request receiving device being configured and operable for receiving an access object; the access request receiving device comprising an emitter configured and operable for irradiating the access object with a radiation having a wavelength in the range of about 10?12 and 10?9 m and a detector configured and operable for detecting a response signal from the irradiated access object; a control circuit being configured and operable to receive the response signal from the access request receiving device and process the response signal to identify spectral features indicative of an XRF signature of the access object; wherein the control circuit is adapted to generate an unlocking signal for switching a module device between a locked state and an unlocked state upon identification of the XRF signature.

Abstract: Methods and systems for verifying compatibility of components (e.g. parts or devices) of an electronic system are disclosed. In certain embodiments the method includes: irradiating a first and second components presumably associated with the electronic system, with XRF exciting radiation, and detecting one or more XRF response signals indicative of a first and a second XRF signatures, emitted from the first and second components in response to the irradiation. Then the first and second XRF signatures are processed to determine whether they are associated with respectively a first and second XRF marking compositions on the first and second components, and the compatibility of the first and second components to the electronic system is determined/verified based on the correspondence between the first and a second XRF signatures/marking.

Abstract: Methods and system for management of transactions of marked objects are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for recording a marked object includes: determining specific and unique marking of the object by a reader unit; and communicating encrypted data indicative of the marking and data indicative of the marked object to at least one server system, for generating at least one record of the object and its marking thereat.