The Role of Optics in Secure Credentials

Terri L. Lichtenstein

doi:10.1117/12.650795

9 February 2006 The role of optics in secure credentials

Terri L. Lichtenstein

Proceedings Volume 6075, Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence Techniques VI; 60750E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.650795
Event: Electronic Imaging 2006, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

The global need for secure ID credentials has grown rapidly over the last few years. This is evident both in government and commercial sectors. Governmental programs include national ID card programs, permanent resident cards for noncitizens, biometric visas or border crossing cards, foreign worker ID programs and secure vehicle registration programs. The commercial need for secure credentials includes secure banking and financial services, security and access control systems and digital healthcare record cards. All of these programs necessitate the use of multiple tamper and counterfeit resistant features for credential authentication and cardholder verification. It is generally accepted that a secure credential should include a combination of overt, covert and forensic security features. The LaserCard optical memory card is a proven example of a secure credential that uses a variety of optical features to enhance its counterfeit resistance and reliability. This paper will review those features and how they interact to create a better credential.

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Terri L. Lichtenstein "The role of optics in secure credentials", Proc. SPIE 6075, Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence Techniques VI, 60750E (9 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.650795

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