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System for authenticating printed or reproduced documents

US5714291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1993
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09321
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved laser printer or photocopier toner for authentication is made by mixing conventional toner particles with submicron ultraviolet sensitive particles that exhibit detectable characteristics in response to ultraviolet radiation. A document printed using the improved toner can be authenticated using a UV scanner.

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