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Security documents

US6491221B1 · kind B1 · utility

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4References
27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D2033/16
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems and techniques are disclosed wherein a method of providing a security code for a document comprises applying a first magnetic feature capable of being read by a contactless magnetic reader and having a fixed magnetic signature selected from a set of magnetic signatures, and applying a second magnetic feature capable of being read by a contactless magnetic reader and characterized by its magnetic signature and its spatial location on the document. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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