Advanced verification methods for OVI security ink

Paul G. Coombs; Shaun F. McCaffery; Tom Markantes

doi:10.1117/12.652451

9 February 2006 Advanced verification methods for OVI security ink

Paul G. Coombs, Shaun F. McCaffery, Tom Markantes

Proceedings Volume 6075, Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence Techniques VI; 60750I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.652451
Event: Electronic Imaging 2006, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

OVI security ink⁺, incorporating OVP security pigment* microflakes, enjoys a history of effective document protection. This security feature provides not only first-line recognition by the person on the street, but also facilitates machine-readability. This paper explores the evolution of OVI reader technology from proof-of-concept to miniaturization. Three different instruments have been built to advance the technology of OVI machine verification. A bench-top unit has been constructed which allows users to automatically verify a multitude of different banknotes and OVI images. In addition, high speed modules were fabricated and tested in a state of the art banknote sorting machine. Both units demonstrate the ability of modern optical components to illuminate and collect light reflected from the interference platelets within OVI ink. Electronic hardware and software convert and process the optical information in milliseconds to accurately determine the authenticity of the security feature. Most recently, OVI ink verification hardware has been miniaturized and simplified providing yet another platform for counterfeit protection. These latest devices provide a tool for store clerks and bank tellers to unambiguously determine the validity of banknotes in the time period it takes the cash drawer to be opened.

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Paul G. Coombs, Shaun F. McCaffery, and Tom Markantes "Advanced verification methods for OVI security ink", Proc. SPIE 6075, Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence Techniques VI, 60750I (9 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.652451

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