System and method for analysis and authentication of covert security information using a smart device

A system for authenticating documents, the system comprising:

• a document comprising hidden data to be authenticated;
• a smart device comprising a processor, a camera, and a capture application wherein the capture application manipulates at least one of the camera's image capture characteristics and predetermined effects at time of image capture based on a set of subscriber specific parameters;
• and
• a security service communicatively coupled to the smart device;
• wherein the capture application adjusts the focus of the camera and captures a preview image of hidden data to be authenticated, the camera communicates the preview image to the capture application, and the capture application filters the preview image to optically reveal the hidden data to be authenticated;
• wherein the capture application communicates data to the camera to adjust focus and generate a second preview image.

A method of authenticating a hidden security feature using a smart device, the smart device comprising a display, a camera and a security application, the method comprising:

• capturing, via the camera and a capture application, an image of a hidden security feature wherein the capture application manipulates at least one of the camera's image capture characteristics and predetermined effects at time of image capture based on a set of subscriber specific parameters;
• and
• wherein the capture application adjusts the focus of the camera to capture a preview image of hidden security feature to be authenticated, the camera communicates the preview image to the capture application, and the capture application filters the preview image to optically reveal the hidden security feature to be authenticated;
• wherein the capture application communicates data to the camera to adjust focus and generate a second preview image;
• processing, via the security application, the image to create a processed image;
• communicating the processed image to a security server, the security server comprising a decision processor and a database, the database comprising security feature data;
• determining, via the decision processor and according to the security feature data, the authenticity of the processed image and generating corresponding authenticity information;
• communicating the authenticity information to the capture application;
• and,
• displaying the authenticity information on the display of the smart device.