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Azimuthally modulated scattering device

US11921303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2021
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/0032
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Optical elements with anisotropic, patterned surface relief microstructures in which information is encoded in the distribution of the orientation of different zones. From the analysis of the distribution of the light scattered from the element, the orientation distribution in the element and therefore the encoded information can be evaluated. The elements are particularly useful for securing documents and articles against counterfeiting and falsification.

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