Secure value bearing indicia using clear media
US9914320B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F2003/0285
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods which provide secure value bearing indicia using clear media are shown. Embodiments of the invention provide value bearing indicia on clear media having security features to discourage reuse and/or copying. Embodiments provide value bearing indicia on clear media having controlled cuts in the surface of the clear media to facilitate the destruction of the value bearing indicia when removal is attempted after affixing to a host object. Patterns in which controlled cuts are provided in the clear media are preferably adapted to facilitate desired destruction of the value bearing indicia on clear media. Embodiments may utilize adhesive patterning to facilitate destruction or otherwise disabling the clear fungible postage indicia when removal from a host object is attempted. Embodiments of the invention may additionally or alternatively use adhesive adaption, such as adhesive colorization and/or adhesive characteristic variation, to provide security with respect to clear fungible postage indicia.
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