Optically-based methods and apparatus for performing document authentication

作者: Nabil M. Lawandy , Timothy J. Driscoll

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摘要: A method for authenticating a document (10). The includes the steps of: (a) providing (10) to be authenticated; (b) illuminating at least portion (12) of with laser light (14) that exceeds threshold fluence; (c) detecting (16) narrow band laser-like emission one wavelength from in response step (14); and (d) declaring authentic only if is detected.