公开(公告)号：US07421581B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US10847962

申请日：2004-05-18

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0071 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0051

Abstract: An automated method of producing encoded images for incorporation into a digital document is provided. The method comprises receiving a request from a user to produce an encoded image. The request includes user-supplied data for producing the encoded image, the user-supplied data including user-supplied authentication indicia and/or at least one user-supplied encoding parameter. The method further comprises determining whether the user is authorized to produce an encoded image using the user-supplied data. Responsive to a determination that the user is authorized to produce an encoded image using the user-supplied data, encoding actions are carried out. The encoding actions include establishing at least one digitized authentication image and establishing an encoding parameter set including any user-supplied encoding parameters. The encoding parameter set is usable to encode one or more of the at least one digitized authentication image. The encoding actions also include encoding one or more of the at least one digitized authentication image using the encoding parameter set to produce a final encoded image.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种生成用于并入数字文档的编码图像的自动化方法。 该方法包括从用户接收请求以产生编码图像。 该请求包括用于产生编码图像的用户提供的数据，用户提供的数据，包括用户提供的认证标记和/或至少一个用户提供的编码参数。 该方法还包括确定用户是否被授权使用用户提供的数据产生编码图像。 响应于确定用户被授权使用用户提供的数据产生编码图像，执行编码动作。 编码动作包括建立至少一个数字化认证图像并建立包括任何用户提供的编码参数的编码参数集。 编码参数集合可用于对至少一个数字化认证图像中的一个或多个进行编码。 编码动作还包括使用编码参数集编码至少一个数字化认证图像中的一个或多个以产生最终编码图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080144947A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11610283

申请日：2006-12-13

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/4493 ,  G06K9/00577 ,  G07C9/00111 ,  G07D7/003 ,  H04N1/32138 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/448 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A method of authenticating an object using optically decodable encoded images is presented. The method comprises attaching a digital data storage medium to the object and storing an optically decodable digital encoded image in the data storage medium. The digital encoded image comprises authentication information determinable by decoding the digital encoded image. The method further comprises downloading the digital encoded image from the digital data storage medium and applying a digital decoding algorithm to the captured digital image to establish a decoding result. The decoding result is then compared to object authentication criteria to establish an authentication result.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用光学可解码的编码图像来认证对象的方法。 该方法包括将数字数据存储介质附加到对象并将光学可解码的数字编码图像存储在数据存储介质中。 数字编码图像包括通过解码数字编码图像可确定的认证信息。 该方法还包括从数字数据存储介质下载数字编码图像，并将数字解码算法应用于所捕获的数字图像以建立解码结果。 然后将解码结果与对象认证标准进行比较，以建立认证结果。

公开(公告)号：US07341200B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11108444

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: B42D25/24 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/328 ,  B42D2035/34 ,  G07D7/207

Abstract: The present invention provides a durable and self-verifying secure document system and a method for its production, wherein counterfeiting is prevented. The secure document system is potentially useful for a wide variety of documents including, but not limited to, lottery tickets, currency, traveler's checks, passports, stock and bond certificates, bank notes, driver's licenses, wills, coupons, rebates, contracts, food stamps, magnetic stripes, test answer forms, invoices, tickets, inventory forms, tags, labels and original artwork. The instant invention provides a plastic paper substitute having various indicia associated therewith including visible and hidden indicia. Application of the hidden indicia to the plastic paper substitute is implemented in accordance with a computer software program, and the document includes an integral lens area which is particularly designed to verify the document's authenticity by rendering the hidden indicia visible to the viewer. The instant invention is particularly durable when produced on one of the modern plastic paper substitutes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种耐用和自我验证的安全文件系统及其制造方法，其中防止伪造。 安全文件系统对于各种各样的文件可能是有用的，包括但不限于彩票，货币，旅行支票，护照，股票和债券证，纸币，驾驶执照，遗嘱，优惠券，折扣，合同，食品 邮票，磁条，测试答案表，发票，票证，库存表格，标签，标签和原始图稿。 本发明提供一种具有与其相关联的各种标记的塑料纸替代物，包括可见和隐藏的标记。 将隐藏标记应用于塑料纸替代品是根据计算机软件程序实现的，该文档包括一个整体透镜区域，其特别设计用于通过使隐藏的标记呈现给观看者可见的文件的真实性。 当在现代塑料纸替代品之一上制造时，本发明特别耐用。

公开(公告)号：US07654580B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11506678

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

IPC: B42D15/00 ,  B42D15/10

CPC classification number: B42D25/305 ,  B41M3/14 ,  B41M5/24 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/425 ,  B42D2035/34 ,  G07D7/128 ,  G07D7/207 ,  Y10S283/901 ,  Y10S283/902

Abstract: A self-authenticating article comprising a substrate having an image receiving surface and a lenticular lens is provided. The lenticular lens has a predetermined lens frequency and is configured for optically decoding encoded indicia viewed therethrough. The lens is attached to the substrate so that the lens can be selectively positioned to overlie the image receiving surface to decode encoded indicia printed thereon. The self-authenticating article further comprises an encoded image on the image receiving surface, the encoded image comprising at least one of the set consisting of printed indicia and indicia formed as variations in surface geometry of the image receiving surface. The surface geometry variations may comprise raised and non-raised areas surface areas that combine to define at least a portion of the indicia.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括具有图像接收表面和双凸透镜的基板的自认证物品。 双凸透镜具有预定的透镜频率，并且被配置为光学地解码通过其观察的编码标记。 透镜附接到基板，使得透镜可以选择性地定位成覆盖图像接收表面以解码印刷在其上的编码标记。 自认证物品还包括图像接收表面上的编码图像，编码图像包括由作为图像接收表面的表面几何形状的变化形成的打印标记和标记组成的组中的至少一个。 表面几何变化可以包括结合以限定标记的至少一部分的凸起和非凸起区域表面区域。

公开(公告)号：US07558401B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11926222

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic ,  Igor Ilic

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic ,  Igor Ilic

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G09C5/00 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  G06T2201/0083 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L2209/26 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00846 ,  H04N1/00883 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N2201/0039

Abstract: A method is provided for determining whether an object is an authentic object to which an expected encoded image has been applied. The expected encoded image having been constructed by encoding an authentication image using a set of one or more encoding parameters. The method comprises receiving a digital image of at least a portion of the test object including a target area where the expected encoded image would be applied if the test object is an authentic object. The method further comprises determining the one or more encoding parameters and applying a digital decoding algorithm to the captured digital image to establish a decoding result. The decoding result may then be compared to object authentication criteria to establish an authentication result. In particular embodiments of the invention, the actions of receiving, determining, applying and comparing are carried out by an authentication server and the digital image is received from an inspection processor over a network.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定对象是否是已应用预期编码图像的可信对象的方法。 预期编码图像是通过使用一组一个或多个编码参数对认证图像进行编码而构成的。 该方法包括接收测试对象的至少一部分的数字图像，包括如果测试对象是真实对象，则将应用预期编码图像的目标区域。 该方法还包括确定一个或多个编码参数并将数字解码算法应用于所捕获的数字图像以建立解码结果。 然后将解码结果与对象认证标准进行比较以建立认证结果。 在本发明的特定实施例中，接收，确定，应用和比较的动作由认证服务器执行，并且通过网络从检查处理器接收数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US07487915B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11510223

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

IPC: G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G02B3/0006 ,  G07D7/207

Abstract: A reflective decoding device is provided for use in decoding an encoded image comprising a latent image encoded using at least one encoding parameter. The device comprises a substrate with a reflective surface portion having a surface topography comprising a predetermined pattern of topographical features. The predetermined pattern is configured with at least one geometric characteristic corresponding to the at least one encoding parameter so that placement of a light-transmissive sheet having the encoded image formed thereon over the predetermined pattern of topographical features allows the latent image to be viewed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对包括使用至少一个编码参数编码的潜像的编码图像进行解码的反射解码装置。 该装置包括具有反射表面部分的基底，该反射表面部分具有包括预定图案的形貌特征的表面形貌。 预定图案配置有至少一个对应于至少一个编码参数的几何特征，使得在其上形成的具有编码图像的透光片材放置在预定图案上的形貌特征允许观看潜像。

公开(公告)号：US07315629B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US11077839

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/128 ,  G07D7/004 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/202

Abstract: An authentication method comprises providing at least one object having a print region with printed material contained thereon, the print layer comprising a layer of non-visible indicia. At least a portion of the non-visible indicia is formed from an emitting substance that emits at least one wavelength of light outside a visible range of an electromagnetic spectrum when stimulated with electromagnetic radiation. The non-visible indicia comprises optically encoded indicia. The method further comprises creating an optical image of the layer of non-visible indicia with an imaging device such that the layer of non-visible indicia can be perceived by a human eye viewing the optical image. The method still further comprises decoding the optically encoded authentication indicia and comparing the decoded authentication indicia to expected authentication indicia to verify the authenticity of the object.

Abstract translation: 认证方法包括提供具有打印区域的至少一个物体，其上包含印刷材料，所述印刷层包括不可见标记层。 不可见标记的至少一部分由在用电磁辐射刺激时在电磁光谱的可见范围外发出至少一个波长的光的发射物质形成。 不可见的标记包括光学编码的标记。 该方法还包括利用成像装置创建不可见标记层的光学图像，使得不可见标记层可以被观察光学图像的人眼感知。 该方法还包括解码光学编码的认证标记并将解码的认证标记与期望的认证标记进行比较以验证对象的真实性。

公开(公告)号：US07226087B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US10926489

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia

IPC: B42D15/00 ,  B42D15/10 ,  G09C3/00

CPC classification number: B42D25/29 ,  Y10S283/901 ,  Y10S283/902

Abstract: A method of applying an authentication image to an article is presented. The method comprises obtaining a digitized version of the authentication image, encoding the digitized version of the authentication image to produce an encoded latent image, and printing the encoded latent image on a printable surface of the article containing a primary image using a transmittent printing medium.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种将认证图像应用于物品的方法。 该方法包括获得认证图像的数字化版本，对认证图像的数字化版本进行编码以产生经编码的潜像，以及使用传输打印介质将编码的潜像打印在包含主图像的物品的可打印表面上。

公开(公告)号：US08682025B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13270738

申请日：2011-10-11

Applicant: Slobodan Cvetkovic ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia

Inventor： Slobodan Cvetkovic ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32352 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B27/027 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B27/2292 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/6217 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G09C5/00

Abstract: A method is provided for constructing a composite image having an authentication image formed therein. The authentication image is viewable using a decoder lens having one or more decoder lens frequencies. The method comprises generating a first plurality of component images in which corresponding tonal areas are tonally balanced around at least one tonal value. At least one of the component images is configured to include a representation of the authentication image. The method further comprises determining a pattern of component image elements for each of the component images. The pattern having at least one element frequency that is equal to or a multiple of a decoder lens frequency. At least a portion of the content of each component image element is extracted and used to construct a composite image element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于构建其中形成有认证图像的合成图像的方法。 可以使用具有一个或多个解码器镜头频率的解码器镜头来查看认证图像。 该方法包括产生第一多个分量图像，其中对应的音调区域围绕至少一个音调值进行音调平衡。 至少一个组件图像被配置为包括认证图像的表示。 该方法还包括确定每个分量图像的分量图像元素的图案。 该图案具有至少一个元件频率等于或者是解码器镜头频率的倍数。 每个分量图像元素的内容的至少一部分被提取并用于构建合成图像元素。

公开(公告)号：US08019115B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12029108

申请日：2008-02-11

Applicant: Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

Inventor： Alfred V. Alasia ,  Alfred J. Alasia ,  Thomas C. Alasia ,  Slobodan Cvetkovic

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N7/167

CPC classification number: G07D7/128 ,  G07D7/005 ,  G07D7/20

Abstract: A method is provided for determining whether a test object is an authentic object having an authentication image applied to an authentication image area thereof. The method comprises positioning and orienting a portable image acquisition device for selectively viewing and capturing a magnified image of a target surface area of the test object. The target surface area corresponds to the authentication image area of an authentic object. The method further comprises capturing a magnified digital image of the target surface area using the image capture acquisition device. The captured digital image is then processed to obtain a processed digital image and an authentication result is determined based on whether the processed digital image meets predetermined authentication criteria.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定测试对象是否具有应用于其认证图像区域的认证图像的真实对象的方法。 该方法包括定位和定向便携式图像采集装置，用于选择性地观看和捕获测试对象的目标表面区域的放大图像。 目标表面积对应于真实对象的认证图像区域。 该方法还包括使用图像捕获获取装置捕获目标表面区域的放大数字图像。 然后对捕获的数字图像进行处理以获得经处理的数字图像，并且基于所处理的数字图像是否满足预定的认证标准来确定认证结果。