GB2186069A - Identification apparatus - Google Patents

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GB2186069A
GB2186069A GB08700130A GB8700130A GB2186069A GB 2186069 A GB2186069 A GB 2186069A GB 08700130 A GB08700130 A GB 08700130A GB 8700130 A GB8700130 A GB 8700130A GB 2186069 A GB2186069 A GB 2186069A
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Michael Arthur Wood
David Charles Perry
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Linolite Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/06—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using wave or particle radiation
    • G07D7/12—Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
    • G07D7/128—Viewing devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S6/00—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing
    • F21S6/002—Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting
    • F21S6/003—Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting for task lighting, e.g. for reading or desk work, e.g. angle poise lamps
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/003—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using security elements
    • G07D7/0034—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using security elements using watermarks
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2103/00—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

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Abstract

Apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles comprises a housing 1 having a translucent support 2 mounted above a fluorescent lamp. An ultra violet lamp 3 is mounted above the support 2 in an upper portion 5 of the housing 1. An article to be identified, such as a bank note, is placed on the support 2 so that light from the fluorescent lamp reveals any watermarks present. The ultra violet lamp at the same time reveals any codes or information which has been applied to the note with ink which is only visible under ultra violet light. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Identification apparatus This invention relates to apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles.
The use of counterfeit bank notes is of considerable concern to shops, public houses and other establishments. A simple and reliable method of checking the authenticity of a bank note is to hold the note up to a light so that the distinctive water mark in the bank note is visible. However, this method of checking is carried out in full view of other customers and can cause embarrassment.
Also, the loss or theft of a credit card or the like often results in a large value of goods being fraudulently obtained. In an attempt to prevent this fraud companies may mark, for example, a credit card with identifying information with a form of ink which is only visible under ultra violet light. When the card is viewed under an ultra violet light the information becomes visible and may provide, for example, extra information as to the identification of the rightful owner of the card.
According to the present invention there is provided identification apparatus comprising a light emitting support for an article to be identified and an ultra-violet radiation emitter directed towards said support.
Preferably, the light emitting support is in the form of a translucent support member mounted above a light source.
The light source may be a fluorescent lamp.
Preferably also, the ultra violet radiation emitter is located above the light emitting support and is mounted on an arm member which extends across the support.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows a perspective view of article identification apparatus in accordance with the present invention.
Referring to the drawing, apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles, particularly bank notes and credit cards, comprises a housing 1 having a translucent support 2, a fluorescent lamp (not shown) located beneath the support 2, and an ultra-violet lamp 3 located above the support 2.
The housing 1 is formed from spaced upper and lower portions 5 and 4. In end view the lower portion 4 defines the base of a triangle of which the upper portion 5 defines the uppermost part.
The lower portion 4 is provided with a planar upper portion 6 in which the rectangular translucent support 2 is located. The fluorescent lamp is contained within the lower portion 4, beneath the support 2. A sloping front face 7 of the lower portion 4 is provided with an on/off switch 8 and a digital display 9.
The upper portion 5 of the housing 1 is supported by an arm 10 which extends upwardly from a side of the lower portion 4 and which is parallel to the front face 7 of the lower portion 4.
The upper portion 5 is spaced from and extends across the lower portion 4 and contains the ultra violet lamp 3.
An article to be studied, for example a bank note, is placed on the support 2 such that light from the fluorescent lamp reveals any watermarks present in the paper of the note.
The ultra violet light reveals any coded information which has been applied to the note with ink which is only visible under ultra violet light.
When located adjacent, for example, a till in a shop, the article identification apparatus of this embodiment provides a discreet and convenient means of confirming the authenticity of bank notes, credit cards and the like.
Modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
1. Identification apparatus comprising a light emitting support for an article to be identified, and an ultra-violet radiation emitter directed towards said support.
2. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the light emitting support comprises a translucent support member mounted above a light source.
3. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the light source is a fluorescent lamp.
4. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the ultra-violet radiation emitter is located above the light emitting support and is mounted on an arm member which extends across the support.
5. Identification apparatus substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Identification apparatus This invention relates to apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles. The use of counterfeit bank notes is of considerable concern to shops, public houses and other establishments. A simple and reliable method of checking the authenticity of a bank note is to hold the note up to a light so that the distinctive water mark in the bank note is visible. However, this method of checking is carried out in full view of other customers and can cause embarrassment. Also, the loss or theft of a credit card or the like often results in a large value of goods being fraudulently obtained. In an attempt to prevent this fraud companies may mark, for example, a credit card with identifying information with a form of ink which is only visible under ultra violet light. When the card is viewed under an ultra violet light the information becomes visible and may provide, for example, extra information as to the identification of the rightful owner of the card. According to the present invention there is provided identification apparatus comprising a light emitting support for an article to be identified and an ultra-violet radiation emitter directed towards said support. Preferably, the light emitting support is in the form of a translucent support member mounted above a light source. The light source may be a fluorescent lamp. Preferably also, the ultra violet radiation emitter is located above the light emitting support and is mounted on an arm member which extends across the support. An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows a perspective view of article identification apparatus in accordance with the present invention. Referring to the drawing, apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles, particularly bank notes and credit cards, comprises a housing 1 having a translucent support 2, a fluorescent lamp (not shown) located beneath the support 2, and an ultra-violet lamp 3 located above the support 2. The housing 1 is formed from spaced upper and lower portions 5 and 4. In end view the lower portion 4 defines the base of a triangle of which the upper portion 5 defines the uppermost part. The lower portion 4 is provided with a planar upper portion 6 in which the rectangular translucent support 2 is located. The fluorescent lamp is contained within the lower portion 4, beneath the support 2. A sloping front face 7 of the lower portion 4 is provided with an on/off switch 8 and a digital display 9. The upper portion 5 of the housing 1 is supported by an arm 10 which extends upwardly from a side of the lower portion 4 and which is parallel to the front face 7 of the lower portion 4. The upper portion 5 is spaced from and extends across the lower portion 4 and contains the ultra violet lamp 3. An article to be studied, for example a bank note, is placed on the support 2 such that light from the fluorescent lamp reveals any watermarks present in the paper of the note. The ultra violet light reveals any coded information which has been applied to the note with ink which is only visible under ultra violet light. When located adjacent, for example, a till in a shop, the article identification apparatus of this embodiment provides a discreet and convenient means of confirming the authenticity of bank notes, credit cards and the like. Modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. CLAIMS
1. Identification apparatus comprising a light emitting support for an article to be identified, and an ultra-violet radiation emitter directed towards said support.
2. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the light emitting support comprises a translucent support member mounted above a light source.
3. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the light source is a fluorescent lamp.
4. Identification apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the ultra-violet radiation emitter is located above the light emitting support and is mounted on an arm member which extends across the support.
5. Identification apparatus substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2264804A (en) * 1992-10-23 1993-09-08 Burrows Bew & Moore Limited Display/merchandising assembly
GB2271456A (en) * 1992-10-06 1994-04-13 Brian Dennis Marshall Document validator
FR2702239A1 (en) * 1993-03-04 1994-09-09 Piscedda Jean Noel Anti-theft device which spoils and marks
GB2279480A (en) * 1993-06-25 1995-01-04 Counchine Co Ltd Validation apparatus
FR2726672A1 (en) * 1994-11-08 1996-05-10 Negrel Muriel Control appts. for optical detection system for forged documents
WO2009101599A2 (en) * 2008-02-14 2009-08-20 Armand Christo Basson Authentication of banknotes

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2271456A (en) * 1992-10-06 1994-04-13 Brian Dennis Marshall Document validator
GB2264804A (en) * 1992-10-23 1993-09-08 Burrows Bew & Moore Limited Display/merchandising assembly
FR2702239A1 (en) * 1993-03-04 1994-09-09 Piscedda Jean Noel Anti-theft device which spoils and marks
GB2279480A (en) * 1993-06-25 1995-01-04 Counchine Co Ltd Validation apparatus
GB2279480B (en) * 1993-06-25 1997-04-09 Counchine Co Ltd Improvements relating to security feature detectors
FR2726672A1 (en) * 1994-11-08 1996-05-10 Negrel Muriel Control appts. for optical detection system for forged documents
WO2009101599A2 (en) * 2008-02-14 2009-08-20 Armand Christo Basson Authentication of banknotes
WO2009101599A3 (en) * 2008-02-14 2009-10-08 Armand Christo Basson Authentication of banknotes

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