ISBN 1-58053-258-6
Rudolf L. van Renesse
386 pages.
Copyright 2005.





Description

Now in its third edition, Optical Document Security has transformed from a compilation of related topics on the subject, to a comprehensive and cohesive treatment of all aspects of optical document security written by a leading expert with decades of experience. This completely revised and updated edition brings you to the cutting-edge of this field, with new coverage of paper-based security, printed security, security evaluation and features, and biometrics.

From substrate security and security printing techniques, to optically variable devices based on diffraction and interference of light, the book offers and in-depth understanding of the enormous variety of document security features and issues that are critical in the field today. Not only do you learn about the physics of each document security feature, you explore its value in resisting counterfeiting and forgery. Moreover, this unique resource examines the aspects of security design and human factors of first line document inspection. The book contains over 150 illustrations, including actual security documents, and features an invaluable appendix with samples of important security features.

Software Included

CD-ROM features scores of full-color sample images that support key topics discussed throughout the book.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Optical Document Security: The Color of Light and Matter - Introduction. The Intrinsic Color of Matter. Color Theory.

Introduction to Optical Document Security: The color of Colorless Matter - Introduction. Metallic Reflection Light Interference and Diffraction. Interference Colors: Thin Films. Discussion.

Substrate Based Security - Introduction. Paper Substrates. Plastic Substrates.

Printing Inks and Printing Techniques - Introduction. Printing Inks. Printing Techniques.

Printed Security Patterns - Introduction. Classic Images. Digitally Watermarked Images. Screen-Decoded Images.

Diffraction Based Security Features - Optical Variability. Diffractive Optically Variable Image Devices.

Interference Based Security Features - Introduction. Multilayer Structures. Discussion.

Security Design and Evaluation - Development of a Security Product. The Design Process. Some Ergonomic Considerations. Evaluation.

An Introduction to Biometrics - Introduction. The Basics of Biometrics. A Survey of Biometric Techniques. Biometrics on Public Scale ID-Documents. The Promise of Biometrics.

Author Bio

Rudolf L. van Renesse is an independent consultant on document security for government departments and banking and financial institutions. Previously, he was senior research engineer in the Optics Department of TNO Institute of Applied Physics in The Netherlands. Dr. van Renesse has extensive experience in the areas of holography, optical inspection techniques, and the theory of colors and document security, and is the author of more than 70 publications in these areas.

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