Method and device for the recognition of an authenticating mark on an enveloped surface of an object
AssigneeBoegli-Gravures S.A.
InventorCharles Boegli
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Abstract
A method for the recognition of an authenticating mark on the surface of a packaging foil or an article by visual and/or electronic recognition through an envelope, where ultrasonic or X-ray techniques are performed. The authenticating mark includes at least one embossed authenticating mark having finest structures in the micrometer range, and the surface of the packaging foil or of the area of the article in which the authenticating mark is embossed being metallized or made of metal. A package need not be opened or destroyed for inspection and the authenticating marks are not distinguishable from the outside in visible light.
Claims18
A method for recognition of an authenticating mark on a surface of a packaging foil or an article by visual and/or electronic recognition through an envelope, the recognition method comprising:
- performing ultrasonic or X-ray techniques;
- wherein the authenticating mark includes
- at least one embossed authenticating mark having finest structures in a micrometer range, and
- the surface of the packaging foil or of the area of the article in which the authenticating mark is embossed being metallized or made of metal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.