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Multi-layer polymeric film and the use thereof

US7044396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2001
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K1/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The use of a multilayer film to store or retrieve information, said information being correlated to the multilayer structure of the film, and said multilayer film comprising at least two different types of layer, wherein each type of layer exhibits a different optical property and wherein the multilayer film comprises a plurality of layers of each of at least two of the different types of layer; a method of storing information, a method of retrieving stored information and a method of protecting against counterfeiting or fraud, which method utilizes said multilayer film.

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