Monthly Archives: January 2018
Viewsafe
A one-sided window, cut out of hybrid Durasafe substrate (paper - polymer - paper). As the window is created in the paper layer, the...
UV Ink
Ink that is invisible to the naked eye and that becomes visible when irradiated with Ultra Violet (UV) light.
This can consist of text, a...
Unique font
A character that does not form part of a standard font family.
Transparent ink
Transparent ink that becomes visible/invisible, depending on the angle of view and/or light.
Watermark
An image and/or text created during the paper production process by varying the density of the paper.
Varifeye
An optically variable feature comprising a window made of security foil, embedded in the paper. The foil displays different patterns, depending on the lightness/darkness...
Tracking
A security feature that is added to glued/stapled passport photos. It consists of tank tracks, which are applied using a (manual) press. Perforations are...
Touch
Perceptible relief (in the form of shapes or symbols) added for the benefit of the visually impaired.
Touch consists of raised dots created by means...
Tilted laserperforation
An image created by laser perforations, carried out under different angles. The image changes depending on the angle of view.
Transparant intaglio disappearing effect
An anti-copy feature that consists of transparent intaglio, added to a reflective, gold or silver-coloured image by means of Intaglio printing. The Intaglio is...
UN Event: Global Support for Digital Public Infrastructure
As part of the SDG Action Weekend led by the United Nations, countries, leaders, philanthropies, and multilateral organizations pledged their support to build a...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 16
In a previous article, Ravi Das introduced keystroke recognition technology, including how it works and what it measures. Here he outlines the strengths and...
Final Days for Paper Banknotes in Northern Ireland, Scotland
The Association of Commercial Banknote Issuers, on behalf of Bank of Ireland UK and Ulster Bank, has announced that all Northern Ireland paper £50...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 15
The last two articles in this extensive series addressed signature recognition technology. Now, expert author Ravi Das moves on to introduce the topic of...
LIVE BLOG: Alaska Airlines digital app allows passengers to verify their U.S. passport before...
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