Abstract: A security feature for a value document, into which markings are introduced by at least one laser beam, includes at least one laser-sensitive recording layer which is transparent in the visible spectral range, light-diffracting or light-refracting structures arranged on a first side of the recording layer, at least one first marking which is introduced into the at least one recording layer by a laser beam from at least one direction through the light-diffracting or light-refracting structures into the at least one recording layer and is visible when viewed from the same direction from a second side, at least one second marking which is introduced into the at least one recording layer with a laser beam from the second side of the recording layer and is visible when viewed from the first and the second side.

Abstract: A method for augmenting a photograph taken by a visitor at a non-profit venue, comprising: executing an application on a mobile computing device carried by the visitor, which, when executed, performs the steps of: analyzing an original photograph taken by a visitor to a non-profit venue to determine a location of a subject of the original photograph; determining a set of characteristics of the original photograph; accessing digital imagery from a database of high-resolution imagery of the non-profit venue; creating a high-resolution digital image having a corresponding set of characteristics to those of the original photograph by using the digital imagery from the database; masking the original photograph based on differences between the high-resolution digital image and the original photograph taken by the visitor; and compositing the original photograph with the high-resolution digital image to create a high-resolution composite photograph accentuating the characteristics that correspond to the philanthropi

Abstract: A security paper, having a first paper ply and a second paper ply, and a plastic ply made of a thermoplastic polymer material arranged between the paper layers (1, 2), wherein a strip-shaped tear-off film is embedded between the paper layers on the inner side of the second paper layer and at least partially embedded into the plastic layer. Hidden information is arranged on the inner side of the first paper ply and is covered by the strip-shaped tear-off film or is arranged on the surface of the strip-shaped tear-off film facing the first paper ply. The hidden information can be exposed by the strip-shaped tear-off film together with a strip of the second paper ply being irreversibly torn off the multi-layer substrate.

Abstract: A fingerprint recognition device is provided. The fingerprint recognition device includes an image acquisition module acquiring a fingerprint image including an input fingerprint, a preprocessing module generating a preprocessed image by preprocessing the fingerprint image, a minutiae extraction module extracting coordinates of each of minutiae and orientation points of the input fingerprint from the preprocessed image and a fake detection module receiving regions-of-interest (ROIs), including the coordinates of each of the minutiae or orientation points of the input fingerprint, and determining whether the input fingerprint is a fake by performing learning using the received ROIs.

Abstract: Systems and processes are presented for real time health credentialing of individuals seeking entry to a facility requiring health credentialing for access. A system and process for real time detection of a febrile condition comprises providing a heat sensor operable to receive thermal radiation from a person. Optionally, the system provides a controller operable to selectively orient the thermal sensor incident to the facial region of a person within a zone of detection. Further, the system optionally processes the sensor temperature to conditionally determine a febrile condition.

Abstract: A method for inking a three-dimensional micro-optic structure includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable ink having a first pigment concentration to a first portion of a three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the first portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a first volumetric fill requirement, jetting a second volume of the first radiation-curable ink to a second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a second volumetric fill requirement, blading excess radiation-curable ink from the three-dimensional icon layer and radiation curing remaining radiation-curable ink.

Abstract: A method of printing a digital image includes printing authentication marks by applying an amplitude modulated raster print in a detection zone to an object, the printed area of the detection zone consisting of asymmetric raster dots, wherein at least two mutually non-parallel finder edges are printed from at least one finder zone to determine the position, boundary and orientation of the detection zone. A method of authenticating such a print includes capturing an image of the printed article; detecting the at least two finder edges to determine the detection zone from the image with halftone dot accuracy, comparing the captured print image of the detection zone with the resulting print images, and deciding on the basis of the comparison whether there is an original print on the article.

Abstract: A security element for securities or security papers has at least one first region having first structures, which first structures reflect a first piece of information into different spatial regions, so that a movement image is created for a viewer with corresponding movement of a light source and/or a change in the viewing angle. When the light source and/or when the viewing angle is changed, a movement of the first piece of information is simultaneously created. The security element is thereby formed with at least one second region having second structures, which second structures reproduce a static and/or viewing angle-independent second piece of information. In addition, a process manufactures a security element.

Abstract: Provided is a security assembly including at least one substrate element, at least one first pattern, and at least one second pattern. The at least one first pattern is associated with the at least one substrate element. The at least one first pattern is at least in part translucent or transparent. The at least one second pattern is associated with the at least one substrate element. Each of the at least one first pattern overlaps at least in part the at least one second pattern. Upon viewing the assembly, the at least one first pattern and the at least one second pattern are configured to generate, at at least one side of the assembly, at least one third pattern, each of the at least one third pattern including an optically variable image. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising fluorescence marker particles, wherein the fluorescence marker particles are distributed throughout the volume of the article or in a portion of the volume of the article and the fluorescence marker particles are present in a random distribution; the volume in which the fluorescence marker particles are distributed comprises a sub-volume; the sub-volume contains at least a portion of the fluorescence marker particles; the sub-volume is at least partially permeable to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the visible range and/or in the near infrared range and/or in the UVA range; and/or a portion of the surface of the sub-volume is identical to a portion of the surface of the article; and a method of identifying it.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed, including: a substrate having opposing first and second surfaces; on the first surface of the substrate, a surface relief structure formed of one or more cured, at least semi-transparent material(s); and on the second surface of the substrate, a print layer. In at least a first region of the security device in at least part of which the substrate is transparent or translucent, the surface relief structure and the print layer are each defined in accordance with a common image and are in alignment with one another, the surface relief structure exhibiting a first set of feature(s) of the common image and the print layer exhibiting a second set of feature(s) of the common image. The common image is exhibited by the surface relief structure and the print layer in combination with one another and the surface relief structure provides tactility to the common image.

Abstract: An anticounterfeiting device having a film stack including functionalized microstructures and nanostructures that produces overt and covert features under ambient visible and ultraviolet light, as well as methods of use and construction are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A delivery management system includes a drug wrapping 140, a delivery container 26, a delivery management device 7, and a barcode sheet 137. The barcode sheet 137 includes a barcode label 137c indicating a serial number related to a drug, a barcode-image portion 137e indicating the serial number related to the drug, and a barcode label 137d indicating a delivery-container ID related to the delivery container. When the drug wrapping to which the barcode label 137c separated from the barcode sheet is attached, the delivery container, and the barcode sheet from which the barcode label 137c has been separated reach a delivery destination, the drug wrapping is verified using the barcode label 137d attached to the delivery container and the barcode-image portion 137e.

Abstract: Systems and methods for database interactivity and user interfaces pertaining to creating, customizing, and synchronizing custom selection lists are disclosed. The present invention may include a software program. A user may use the software program to input the names of a plurality of selectable items for storage in a database. When the user is creating a selection list, the user may select the saved selectable items and arrange and format them in a preview interface. In other aspects of the present invention, multiple custom selection lists are stored onto the database and a user may edit a first custom selection list which synchronizes with and thereby makes the same edit on a second custom selection list.

Abstract: Proposed is a security element, preferably in the form of a security stripe, security thread, or a security patch, comprising a machine-readable code and an optically variable security feature, which has a visual appearance that depends on the viewing angle. The machine-readable code is a magnetic encoding, which is produced by printing at least one opaque magnetic printing ink containing magnetic pigments, with the magnetic printing ink being incorporated or applied in at least one defined code region such that the visual appearance of the optically variable security feature is determined at least in part by the at least one incorporated or applied magnetic printing ink. The optically variable security feature comprises a micro-optical micro-lens arrangement, which covers the at least one code region in which the at least one magnetic printing ink has been incorporated or applied.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an authentication system may be configured to process one or more tokens that incorporates one or more tailored-wavelength-range coded patterns, codes represented within a steganographic image, or “overlapping” codes. As an example, such a token may include (i) one or more invisible-ink-printed patterns printed using infrared ink corresponding to different tailored wavelength ranges within the infrared light spectrum, (ii) one or more steganographic images in which invisible-ink-printed patterns are interweaved within the steganographic images, (iii) visible-ink-printed patterns and invisible-ink-printed patterns printed substantially within the visible ink portions of the visible-ink-printed patterns, or (iv) other features, where the invisible-ink-printed patterns correspond to one or more authentication codes or other data for token authentication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mask exposure method comprising the following steps: —the providing of a carrier substrate; the print application of a radiation-crosslinkable washable dye layer to the full area of the carrier substrate; —the exposure of the radiation-crosslinkable washable dye layer in defined regions to radiation by means of a radiation mask, such that the washable dye is cured in the defined regions; —the applying of a metallization over the full area; —the removing of the non-radiation-exposed washable dye outside the defined regions together with the metal present thereon with the aid of a solvent, such that the resultant carrier substrate has cured washable dye with metal applied thereto only in defined regions.

Abstract: Graphical element detection using a combined series and delayed parallel execution unified target technique that potentially uses a plurality of graphical element detection techniques, performs default user interface (UI) element detection technique configuration at the application and/or UI type level, or both, is disclosed. The unified target merges multiple techniques of identifying and automating UI elements into a single cohesive approach. A unified target descriptor chains together multiple types of UI descriptors in series, uses them in parallel, or uses at least one technique first for a period of time and then runs at least one other technique in parallel or alternatively if the first technique does not find a match within the time period.

Abstract: A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer. At least one LED is positioned to transmit light into the light guide light input.

Abstract: A display technique capable of displaying special images. A display includes a light shielding layer having a plurality of slits arranged at intervals in a width direction thereof, and an image recording layer that faces a first major surface of the light shielding layer at an interval and in which a latent image is recorded, the latent image being rendered visible by being partially concealed by the light shielding layer.

Abstract: An optical article printed on a substrate may include an organic binder; and a plurality of reflective magnetic platelets provided in the organic binder, wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are substantially aligned in accordance with at least part of a surface of revolution, and wherein the plurality of reflective magnetic platelets are aligned to cause a first reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a first axis and to cause a second reflective effect of the optical article when the substrate is rotated around a second axis, wherein the first reflective effect is different from the second reflective effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a security feature for securing a value document, wherein said security feature exhibits a blue color upon viewing in transmitted light and a metallic yellow color upon viewing in Incident light. The manufacturing process comprises the following steps: a) printing a specific UV-Vis radiation curable ink on a transparent or partially transparent region of a substrate of a value document; b) heating the ink layer obtained at step a) at a temperature of about 55° C. to about 100° C. for at least one second so that the ink layer exhibits a metallic yellow color upon viewing in incident light; and c) UV-Vis curing the ink layer obtained at step b) to form the security feature.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form a toner image on a recording material, a fixing unit configured to fix the toner image formed on the recording material by the image forming unit to the recording material, and a controller configured to cause the image forming unit to form an image on a basis of image information, the controller being configured to cause the image forming unit to form the image in which a first toner image and a second toner image is superimposed on each other on the recording material, the first toner image being a toner image corresponding to the image information, the second toner image being constituted by a pattern having anisotropy such that glossiness of the image changes depending on a direction in which the image is viewed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-copy optical element comprising a caustic layer and a mask layer configured to simultaneously display a visible image reproducing a reference image and form a projected image containing a visible caustic pattern reproducing a reference pattern, upon illumination of the optical element with a light source, the projected image being distinct from the reference image. The invention also relates to a method for designing a relief pattern of a light-redirecting surface of said caustic layer consistently with the transmission properties of the mask layer.

Abstract: An identification device includes: an input unit that receives three-dimensional data including data of a tooth; an identification unit that identifies a type of the tooth based on the three-dimensional data including a feature of the tooth received by the input unit and an estimation model including a neural network; and an output unit that outputs an identification result obtained by the identification unit.

Abstract: The invention adds a Physical Information Layer (“PIL”) to the magnetic particles within a matrix that creates an unclonable physical unclonable function “object.” The PIL assists in searching to find the combination that matches a pre-determined enrolled combination with additional information that includes a search index, which limits the range of data required to search in order to find a match in the enrolled database. The index could be a predetermined value that associates the random magnetic profile values to a list of enrolled values in a database. The additional information may include product or general information that needs to be easily communicated to a user of the PUF.

Abstract: A security device for security documents provides an angle-dependent Moiré effect. A security device for a security document and method for making the security device are provided. At least two interlaced laser engraved images form an angle dependent parallax effect. First and second images are laser engraved at a substrate of the security document. To render the security device more difficult to copy, a colour changing effect or a nonreciprocal transmission effect may be achieved by adding a coloured (absorptive or emissive) layer between or within non-laser engravable layers situated between the laser engravable layers, and/or by adding a patterned phase diffraction grating situated between the laser engravable layers.

Abstract: In some examples, an intaglio gravure printing press includes at least one gravure printing unit having at least one forme cylinder, at least one impression cylinder, at least one inking unit and/or at least one ink collecting cylinder. Additionally, at least one assigned inking unit, at least one print head, and at least one wiping device are arranged at the at least one forme cylinder. The wiping device is arranged along the direction of rotation of the forme cylinder, and downstream from the print head when the print head is arranged at the at least one forme cylinder. In addition, the wiping device is arranged along the direction of rotation of the forme cylinder, upstream from a contact region of the forme cylinder with the impression cylinder. Alternatively, in some examples, at least one print head is arranged at the at least one impression cylinder.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for managing a calendar application. A need to optimize a calendar is identified. Furthermore, a period of time to optimize the calendar is received or identified. All the scheduled events (e.g., scheduled meetings) in the calendar are then selected during that period of time. The attendees, topics and flags, if any, for each of the selected scheduled events during the period of time are extracted. Prior collaborations with the user involving the extracted attendees and/or topics of the selected scheduled events are identified. Collaboration data (e.g., participants/senders/attendees, topics) is then extracted from the identified prior collaborations. A list of actions (e.g., delegate scheduled event to another user) is generated to be performed on a selected scheduled event based on the extracted collaboration data. The generated list of actions to be performed on the selected scheduled event is then presented to the user.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optically variable security element, so that for a viewer of the security element, a first color impression is created through the combination of at least the color effects of a first embossing lacquer layer and the coating, and a second, different color impression is created through the combination of the color effects of at least the first embossing lacquer layer, a second embossing lacquer layer and a coating.

Abstract: A medium is configured to be mounted in and printed with a printer. The medium includes: a release material; and a printing label. The release material is provided with a cut-out area. The cut-out area is surrounded by a hole or a cut or a series of holes or a series of cuts and has at least a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side oppose each other. The printing label is affixed to the release material so as to extend across the first side and the second side of the cut-out area. The first side and the second side are configured to include different types of the holes or the cuts or the series of holes or the series of cuts from each other.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to computer science, data science, software, and computer program and platform architectures, including receiving from a device geolocation data and input data, parsing the input data, evaluating the event data and the location data to generate shipment data, parsing the account to identify subscription data, selecting a sample associated with another item, the sample being selected by an adaptive distribution platform, transmitting other data to the device that renders an electronically-displayed message on an interface on the device, calling one or more data services to retrieve item data associated with the item, and generating a retrieval option associated with the item if the threshold, the query, and the additional input data indicates the device is within a numerical range of the first location or an alternative location and retrieval of the item from the first location is indicated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a security sheet and a security booklet comprising a security sheet. The present invention is further directed towards manufacturing a security sheet and security booklet and a method of authenticating a security booklet. The security sheet comprises a plastic substrate having first and second outer surfaces, at least one opaque region at least partially surrounding at least one window and perforations extending between the first and second outer surfaces. The perforations form a first data element located partially in the at least one window and partially in the at least one opaque region.

Abstract: A restaurant service system includes a restaurant server adapted to communicate with diner communication devices and restaurant communication devices. The restaurant server builds a food taxonomy including dishes, dish attributes and dish ingredients. The dishes are mapped from menu items. The server also trains dish classifiers and applies the dish classifiers to map menu items to dishes. Dish attributes are derived from search logs and dish ingredients are extracted from menu item descriptions. The server determines the search intent of a diner based on her search terms. Food search is conducted based on the taxonomy and the search intent with consideration of restaurant similarity and dish popularity. The server also provides dish recommendations based on taste similarity between diners.

Abstract: A data carrier having at least one optically variable element, at least one surface element, and at least one security element comprising at least part of the at least one optically variable element and at least part of the at least one surface element. The at least one surface element is configured to guide impinging electromagnetic radiation towards the at least one optically variable element. The data carrier is configured such, that electromagnetic radiation is impinging on the at least one surface element under at least a first arrival angle when the data carrier is seen under a first observation angle, and such, that electromagnetic radiation is impinging on the at least one surface element under at least a second arrival angle being different from the first arrival angle when the data carrier is seen under a second observation angle being different from the first observation angle.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of items. Each item of the plurality of items bears a code unique to each item. The system also includes a computing facility adapted to, for each of the codes, receive a piece of content. The computing facility also is adapted to deliver up, upon receipt of indicia associated with a code to which content has been associated, the content.

Abstract: Tamper-proofing and secure identity validation techniques in a transaction processing system and secure electronic payment techniques are disclosed. A tamper-proof transaction processing device is provided and comprises at least two different strength adhesives to secure parts of the device together and a housing comprising at least a first and second protective layer. An electronic component comprising a secure element chip storing unique information relating to the chip is located between the first and second protective layer in the housing. In another aspect, a transaction processing system includes a payment instrument that is configured to approve only negative value and/or zero value transaction requests. Another aspect provides an identity card checking system and method where the identity card is brought into proximity of a data processing device and identity information is displayed on the screen of the data processing device for the period of time while the card is in proximity.

Abstract: To provide a menu display method capable of preventing a check error while rationalizing the work of checking information of ingredients to avoid of dishes in plural menus with information of ingredients to avoid of users by performing computer processing, and further capable of clarifying which dish is to be changed from a changed menu table.

Abstract: In an example there is provided a printing method comprising receiving first and second image data for first and second images to be printed on a substrate, determining first print data for the first image on the basis of the first image data and a white layer to be printed between the first image and second image, to achieve a nominal color profile for the first image; determining second print data for the second image on the basis of the first image data, second image data, the white layer and one or more properties of the substrate to achieve a nominal color profile for the second image; communicating the print data for the first and second images to a printing device to print the first and second images and white layer on the substrate.

Abstract: Implementations provide a calendar application for dynamic scheduling and adjustment of events, such as sequential training events. The calendar application is used to specify events that are to occur within a schedule of events, an order in which the events are to occur, and a duration for each event. The calendar application is also used to specify available time periods in which the events may be scheduled. Based on the specified events and available time periods, the events are scheduled into available time periods to generate a calendar, a schedule of the events that preserves the specified order of events. On detecting a change in the inputs, such as a change in the specified events and/or available time periods, the calendar may be automatically updated (in real time with respect to the change) to accommodate the change, while preserving the order and duration of events.

Abstract: A flat security element has a main plane and microreflector arranged in a microreflector pattern and present at least one motif that, when the security element is tilted, has a motif effect that relates to the main plane. The microreflector pattern causes a first and a second motif effect, wherein the first motif effect occurs during a tilting movement about a primary axis, if the security element is at the same time oriented within a first tilting angle range about a secondary axis, and the second motif effect occurs during the tilting movement about the primary axis, if the security element is at the same time oriented within a second tilting angle range about the secondary axis.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to computer science, data science, software, and computer program and platform architectures, including receiving from a device geolocation data and input data, parsing the input data, evaluating the event data and the location data to generate shipment data, parsing the account to identify subscription data, selecting a sample associated with another item, the sample being selected by an adaptive distribution platform, transmitting other data to the device that renders an electronically-displayed message on an interface on the device, calling one or more data services to retrieve item data associated with the item, and generating a retrieval option associated with the item if the threshold, the query, and the additional input data indicates the device is within a numerical range of the first location or an alternative location and retrieval of the item from the first location is indicated.

Abstract: The present invention provides photoluminescent iron-doped barium stannate materials absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light and exhibiting strong near-infrared (NIR) luminescence. Such materials exhibit increased integrated photoluminescence intensity in comparison to known BaSnO3 and iron-doped barium stannate materials, and therefore they are particularly useful for the production of photoluminescent security ink compositions and transparent covert security features with improved anti-counterfeiting resistance that can be used for protection of documents and articles against counterfeit and illegal reproduction.

Abstract: A laminate includes a recording layer, a translucent front covering layer and a security foil laminated between the recording layer and the front covering layer and sealed in the laminate. The security foil has a thickness that is ? or less the thickness of the recording layer to prevent or reduce falsification reusing the security foil. The security foil includes a relief layer having a relief surface and a protective layer covering the relief surface. In the thickness direction of the laminate, the protective layer adheres to the recording layer and the relief layer adheres to the front covering layer. The adhesion strength between the security foil and the recording layer is higher than the adhesion strength between the security foil and the front covering layer.

Abstract: A system and method for personalized food item designer and culinary fulfillment. The system is a cloud-based network containing a food item design server, portals for restaurants and patrons, to enter their information, and a recipe generator which creates a unique dietary experience for patrons based on a multitude of variables associated with the business enterprises, patrons historic culinary transactions, dietary needs and preferences both explicit and inferred. The system may be accessed through web browsers or purpose-built computer and mobile phone applications.

Abstract: A secure multilayer structure, in particular for a secure document, including a base layer, at least one masking layer including a window opened in the masking layer, the window having an edge, a security element including a photoluminescent agent positioned between the base layer and the masking layer, adjacent to the window edge, such that the presence of the agent can be checked by illuminating the edge of the window and viewing the re-radiated luminescent light emerging from the masking layer through the window edge.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage medium determine the position of a mobile device. Position data items are collected that indicate if the mobile device was located in a vicinity of a predetermined public transportation building when the respective position parameter was captured. Motion data items are also collected that represent a respective motion parameter captured by the mobile device within the vicinity of the predetermined public transportation building. Based on the positioning data item(s), the motion data item(s) and/or public transportation data, it is determined if the mobile device has left the vicinity of the predetermined public transportation building on board a public transportation vehicle and/or has arrived at the vicinity of the predetermined public transportation building on board a public transportation vehicle and, if so, the motion data item(s) are associated with a boarding or waiting and/or arrival area for passengers of the public transportation vehicle.

Abstract: The present application relates to a luminescent material and a preparation method thereof. The luminescent material having a chemical formula of M1-x-y-zNbO3:xPr,yEr, where M is alkali metal element, 0.001?x?0.05, 0.001?y?0.1, and ?0.05?z?0.05. The luminescent material is a dual-lifetime (fluorescence and long-lasting luminescence) and colorful (red, orange, yellow, yellow green and green) renewable luminescent material that respond to multiple stimulation (heat, force and light), and has a characteristic of multidimensional identifiability such as excitation mode, luminescence lifetime and luminescence color.

Abstract: Systems and methods for scheduling a meeting or event in a manner that is more efficient than conventional systems or dedicated applications, and can be configured to take into account sources of information available on a common platform or available within a common account (such as calendars, locations, preferences, etc.).

Abstract: A security inlay having optically recognizable characters for an identity document comprises a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer. The first and second transparent layers are connected to one another. A first portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by blackened sections in at least one of the layers. A second portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the color coating. The first and second portions are arranged and configured to reflect visible light. Infrared light is reflected by the first portion of the optical characters. During irradiation with visible light, the security inlay thus shows first graphical information formed jointly by the first portion of the optically recognizable characters and the second portion of the optically recognizable characters. Under irradiation with infrared light, the security inlay shows second graphical information formed by the first portion of the optical characters.