摘要:
A method of identifying a source of a marking fluid applied to a person or an object comprises applying a marking fluid including one or more security markers to a person or an object and illuminating the applied marking fluid to excite the security markers. Photoluminescent emission from the security markers in response to the excitation is measured and compared with one or more pre-defined photoluminescent signatures associated with the source of the marking fluid. The source of the marking fluid is identified based on a match between the detected photoluminescent emission and at least one of the pre-defined photoluminescent signatures.
摘要:
A method of deriving a cryptographic key from a token. The method comprises ascertaining an attribute of an emission from the token; processing the attribute to generate a seed; and deriving a cryptographic key from the seed. The attribute may be luminescence intensity values of a token. The method may be implemented by a self-service terminal, such as an automated teller machine.
摘要:
A method is describe of predicting the probable future condition of one or more components within an apparatus comprising a plurality of sensors arranged to monitor the operation of components of the apparatus and a control means arranged to receive said information from said plurality of sensors. The method comprises receiving said sensor information; analyzing the information to ascertain sensor patterns from said sensor information; comparing said sensor patterns with detectors, which are predefined patterns, indicative of the future condition of said one or more components within the apparatus; and classifying said sensor patterns as being indicative of future failure of a component or not based upon a comparison of sensor patterns with said detectors.
摘要:
A method of marking pharmaceuticals comprises providing a luminescent marker having a spectral signature associated with information associated with the pharmaceutical. Providing the luminescent marker includes incorporating the luminescent marker into the pharmaceutical, incorporating the luminescent marker into a coating on the pharmaceutical, incorporating the luminescent marker into packaging for the pharmaceutical, and the like.
摘要:
A method of ascertaining navigational information comprises illuminating a region of a surface incorporating one or more luminescent markers. Emission from the luminescent markers in response to the illumination is detected and processed to ascertain navigational information associated with the processed emission.
摘要:
A system comprises an acoustic coupling product label (20) for mounting on a product to be serviced. The label (20) includes a memory (23) for storing information relating to the product to be serviced, control means (29) for controlling the flow of data from the label (20), an activation switch (22), and an acoustic transducer that emits tones corresponding to said product information. The system further includes a telephone (30) and a computerized product support system (50), which collects and interprets the information provided by the label (20). The control means (29) is arranged to control the flow of data from the label (20) to the system (50) at a rate and time required by the system (50).
摘要:
A method of determining a component of a medium comprises illuminating the medium to excite a marker associated with the component. Detected photoluminescent emission from the marker in response to the excitation is compared with one or more emission profiles. The component is identified based on a match between the detected photoluminescent emission and at least one of the emission profiles.
摘要:
A method of controlling operation of one or more functions performed by an item comprises illuminating a token including one or more luminescent markers and detecting emission from the markers in response to the illumination. A spectral signature from the detected emission is generated and compared with one or more pre-defined spectral signatures associated with authorization to perform, access, or use the functions. Operation of one or more of the functions is allowed when the generated spectral signature matches one or more of the pre-defined spectral signatures.
摘要:
A self-service terminal (20) for displaying public information notices is described. The terminal comprises a display (52) and a network connection (32). The terminal accesses a notice database (18) to retrieve a notice associated with the terminal (20), and incorporates the retrieved notice in a screen (130) for displaying on the display (52). The terminal (20) may be an ATM. A method of supplying a notice for displaying on a self-service terminal, and a system for controlling presentation of notices on a self-service terminal are also described.
摘要:
A system for tagging articles. A glass is fabricated from (1) a combination of oxides and (2) one or more rare earth elements. The glass is divided into particles or fragments, which are attached to the article. When the particles are excited by specific radiation, they emit a characteristic signature, in terms of a collection of frequencies, each frequency having a characteristic amplitude and decay time. However, the particles cannot be counterfeited, or reverse-engineered, because, at present, no systematic data is available which correlates a particle's characteristic signature with the composition and processing of the particle itself. Thus, at best, a trial-and-error approach must be taken in attempts at counterfeiting, which is considered impossible.