Authentication by Surface Analysis

"Below, is an article that references a new application of surface analysis authentication device. This type of technology, although in its infancy, is used in the pharmaceutical industry. It implements the concept of verifying the authenticity of a single, unique package, document, product, etc. by mapping microscopic textural fingerprints that are absolutely unique in nature due to inconsistencies in the manufacturing process. For example, take a look at this knife blade under high magnification:

All of those little etches on the knife edge are unique to each blade. These surface analysis technologies are able to distinguish one unique item from another, which makes them great for authentication. Expect to see creative applications for this type of technology in the near future!"

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Marlborough, Mass. A new magneto-optical visualization technology is helping US law enforcement agencies detect altered vehicle identification numbers (VIN) quickly and easily.

According to Document Forensics, the sole US distributor of this technology, magneto-optical visualization, or MOV as it’s known, can “see” through VIN tags located on car dashboards and detect any alterations caused by physical and chemical etching or other forms of metal-working.

A family of products under the brand name Complex utilize MOV to help law enforcement officers and transportation officials examine surface relief of homogeneous metals with magnetic characteristics to detect traces of metal-working, integrated non-ferromagnetic materials, surface defects of weld seams. The non-destructive method does not require removing lacquer-and-paint coating or layers of corrosion.

Data management software, called VideoScope, when used with Complex verification systems enables the data gathered from VIN tag inspection to be processed, analyzed, and stored for easy retrieval by criminal laboratories, law enforcement agencies, judicial departments, customs, and insurance companies. Additional Complex components enable officials to quickly determine authenticity of accompanying vehicle documents and forms.

Document Forensics offers a complete line of document authentication devices and systems designed to help local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and private firms spot and combat document forgeries, identity theft, and illegal entry. For more information or to schedule a demonstration visit www.docverification.com.