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Tactile security feature for document and signature authentication

US7925043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2006
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D2035/08
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method create an authentication mark on a recording medium by depositing marking material on a medium in an image area to create a marking material image and to create a marking material authentication image. A predetermined amount of additional marking material is further deposited upon the medium in the authentication image area to increase an amount of marking material associated with the marking material authentication image in the authentication image area. The fixed marking material associated with the authentication image area is a tactilely perceptible authentication mark wherein the fixed marking material associated with the authentication mark has a height, with respect to a surface of the medium, that is tactilely perceptible.

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