Micro-optical 1D moirés as anti-counterfeiting features

V. J. Cadarso, Sylvain Chosson, Katrin Sidler, R. H. Hersch, J. Brugger

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Abstract

Moirés have been increasingly applied to create novel security features typically implemented by means of printing techniques, which achieve a resolution up to 2000 dpi. However, this resolution is not sufficient to effectively prevent counterfeits by desktop scanners and printers. In this paper we propose and demonstrate the design and cost-efficient fabrication of moiré-based security features with a new record resolution of 9754 dpi by means of micro-fabrication techniques. The moirés presented in our work are designed to exhibit macroscopic visible distortions for small deviations (1 μm in period) from the ideal design, increasing drastically the difficulty to counterfeit them.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Transducers and Eurosensors XXVII: The 17th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS 2013
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages2696-2699
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781467359818
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers & Eurosensors 2013) - Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB), Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 16 Jun 201320 Jun 2013
Conference number: 17th
https://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/index.html?Conf_ID=30951

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers & Eurosensors 2013)
Abbreviated titleTRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS XXVII
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period16/06/1320/06/13
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Keywords

  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Micro-optical devices
  • Moiré effect
  • Optical security

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