JP2003039808A - Method and system for certifying printed matter or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a novel and useful method and system for certifying printed matter or the like. SOLUTION: The printed matter is prepared by printing information to be certified, with ink containing a discriminating material, and relevant information containing the vibration spectrum of the ink and the information to be certified are recorded. By collating the measured vibration spectrum of the ink, determination of authenticity and certification of the information are conducted in the present method for certifying the printed matter, the method for certification of an article and the system for certification for executing these methods.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a novel and useful authentication method and authentication system for printed matter and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, high-value printed materials such as checks, banknotes, various cash vouchers, contracts, credit cards, high-value foods such as specialty products and luxury goods, or arts, jewelry, famous brand products, automobiles, etc. High value items are subject to counterfeit crimes. For this reason, there is a demand for an authentication technique for preventing the forgery of these printed matters, foods, and articles and judging the authenticity.

In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-316200,
By determining the ratio and concentration of at least two types of detectable substances having characteristic spectra and introducing them into an article or a coating material, an ID number is assigned to the article and input into the central computer, and X-ray spectroscopy is performed. There has been proposed a method of identifying an article by reading an ID number by identifying a characteristic spectrum using a method or the like and comparing it with recorded information.

However, the substance introduced by the above method is a substance that is relatively easy to obtain in a large amount, and by analyzing the detectable substance attached to the genuine article, a substance of the same kind is prepared and a counterfeit article is prepared. Is not difficult to manufacture. In addition, no measures have been proposed for preventing forgery of printed matter that is often damaged by forgery. Further, in the above method, as the detectable substance, buckminsterfullerene, organometallic soap, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals are exemplified,
Many of these are unsuitable because they are harmful or change the taste and efficacy when added to foods and pharmaceuticals.

On the other hand, the applicant of the present application has previously proposed to use, as an identification mark having a high security level, a substance in which the content ratio of stable isotopes is controlled to a value different from a natural value (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10- 287075). The identification mark using this substance has a high security level because it is difficult to forge itself. Further, the identification mark using this substance is useful when judging the authenticity of an article by machine recognition, and can be applied to a large number of articles.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention uses a substance whose content ratio of stable isotope as described above is controlled to a value different from a natural value as an ink or an identification mark to reduce its rarity and availability. Based on the premise that it is used, it is necessary to provide a method and an authentication system for measuring and collating the vibration spectrum of an identification mark in response to an authentication request, and for authenticating authenticity and authenticating authenticated information immediately through a communication line or the like. To aim.

[0007]

The present invention provides (1) a method for authenticating a printed matter, which comprises producing a printed matter by printing information to be authenticated using an ink containing an identification material, and measuring the vibration spectrum of the ink and the vibration spectrum of the ink. It is a method for authenticating a printed matter, characterized in that related information including the information to be authenticated is recorded and the vibration spectrum of the measured ink is collated to verify the authenticity and to authenticate the information to be authenticated.

The present invention is (2) a method of authenticating an article, wherein an identification mark containing an identification material is given to the article, and related information including a vibration spectrum of the identification mark and authentication information about the article is recorded. An authenticating method of an article is characterized by authenticating the authenticity and authenticating the authentication target information by collating the vibration spectrum of the measured identification mark.

The present invention is (3) a ticket granting and authenticating method, in which a ticket user reserves a ticket via a communication line, receives an identification symbol linked with the reservation information, and receives the identification received in advance. By printing the identification mark on the prepaid proof sheet with the mark, it is possible to obtain the ticket immediately, and at the time of use, it is possible to perform authenticity judgment and authentication by mechanically recognizing and verifying the identification mark and the identification symbol. It is a characteristic ticket issuing and authentication method.

The present invention also provides an authentication system for implementing the authentication methods of (1) and (2) above, and further provides the ticket granting and authentication method of (3) above. In response, a ticket issuing and authenticating system for implementing the ticket issuing and authenticating method is provided.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An authentication method and an authentication system for an article according to the present invention uses a substance in which a stable isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from a natural content ratio as an ink or an identification mark applied to an article, It is assumed that the rarity and the difficulty of acquisition will be used. Then, an ink or identification mark containing a substance in which the stable isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from the natural content ratio is applied to the article, and the "identification information" is recorded, and the article is based on this information. Basically, the authenticity judgment and the authentication of the authentication target information are immediately performed. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is applied to printed matter, arts, jewelry, branded goods, automobiles, foods, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, meats, eggs and various other articles.

Here, the "identification information" is information about the article and the ink or the identification mark containing the substance in which the content ratio of the stable isotope given to the article is controlled to a value different from the natural value. The elements of the identification information include the name of the article, the name of the ink or identification mark given to the article, and the content of the stable isotope contained in the ink or identification mark controlled to a value different from the natural value. The name and the stable isotope content ratio, the vibration spectrum of a substance in which the stable isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from the natural value are included.

Among these elements, the vibration spectrum of the substance whose stable isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from the natural value is different from the vibration spectrum of the substance having the natural isotope content ratio. To decide. Here, the authentication referred to in the present specification means to determine whether or not the ink or identification mark and the related information which are previously applied to the article are authentic and prove it.

In the identification mark used in the present invention, it is preferable to use a substance whose content ratio of stable isotope is controlled to a value different from the natural value in order to enable authenticity judgment and authentication of related information. To do. A substance in which the content ratio of stable isotopes is controlled to a value different from the natural value is difficult to obtain and therefore difficult to counterfeit, and is very effective for counterfeit prevention.

The substance whose isotope content ratio used in the present invention is controlled to a value different from the natural value is preferably a substance containing at least one element selected from carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen. . A stable isotope content ratio of at least one element of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen is controlled to a value different from a natural value.

Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen isotope content ratios
The natural value of the rate is¹²C: ¹³C = 98.89:
1.11,¹⁴N:¹⁵N = 99.63: 0.366,
¹⁶O:¹⁷O:¹⁸O = 99.76: 0.038: 0.20
4,¹H:²H = 99.985: 0.015. Starting
The material that constitutes the bright ink or identification mark is
Elements, and the inclusion of stable isotopes of those elements
The ratio is controlled to a value different from the natural isotope ratio (SUN
That is, those ratios differ from natural isotope ratios)
It is quality. As a mode to make the ratio different, each element
Content of one or more stable isotopes
May be less or more than the natural value.

As the identification mark of the present invention, one having a pattern characteristic of the vibration spectrum is used. For example, ¹³ C
It is known that the infrared absorption / transmission spectrum of a substance in which the content ratio of is controlled to a value different from the natural isotope ratio has a different peak position or height from the infrared absorption / transmission spectrum of the corresponding natural substance. There is. Since this difference differs depending on the content ratio of ¹² C and ¹³ C, the content ratio of ¹² C and ¹³ C can be detected by measuring the difference by infrared spectroscopy. It can also be detected using Raman spectroscopy or NMR. Therefore, this substance can be used as an identification material.

The identification material provider provides the identification material or the identification mark including the identification material. The article manufacturer gives the article an identification mark or incorporates an identification material into the article,
An identification part is provided on the article (hereinafter, the identification mark and the identification part are collectively referred to as an identification mark). As the identification mark, it is preferable that the characteristic pattern clearly appears in the vibration spectrum in consideration of the constituent material to be given and that the identification mark has not been used before.

As an application method, the identification mark and the article cannot be physically separated, or a clear trace is left on the identification mark when the identification mark is separated, and the identification mark remains stable for a long period of time. Things are desirable.

When the object to be applied is a printed matter such as a document, a seal, a signature, an art work, etc., by customizing only the necessary amount of the inks mixed with the identification material, and printing by using this, paper or plastic can be obtained. It is possible to make the printed matter itself, which uses such as a base material, also serve as an identification mark. When the target is foods or pharmaceuticals, a technique for controlling the content ratio of ¹³ C, ¹⁵ N, ¹⁸ O that is harmless and does not change the taste or efficacy is suitable. If the target is crops, cultivated meat, eggs, etc., by mixing substances such as water, fertilizer, feed, etc., whose isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from the natural value,
It is possible to control the isotope content ratio in the object.

Next, the authenticator gives a name (such as an identification number) to the identification mark, measures the vibration spectrum, and records the identification information. And save the sample as much as possible. Infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy are suitable for measuring the vibration spectrum. Also, the information to be authenticated, which is the information to be authenticated, is recorded. Destination, date and time, number of items provided,
Print content, serial number of the article, appearance of the article at the time of provision,
Information such as dimensions, weight, volume, and performance is the information to be authenticated.

The identification information and the information to be authenticated are stored in a database and a sample storage as a series of related information. If necessary, seal a copy of the relevant information and ask a fair third party to store it. Through the above process, the article with the identification mark is provided with the authentication information.

The collator measures the vibration spectrum of the identification mark attached to the article, accesses the database of the authenticator via a communication line such as the Internet, and collates the vibration spectrum immediately. When it is confirmed that the product is a genuine product as a result of the collation, the related information is authenticated.
If necessary, the sealed related information requested to be stored by a third party can be opened to prove the verification validity and the authentication content validity. It should be noted that the certifier and the collator may also serve as the identification material provider or the article manufacturer, and the certifier and the collator may be the same.

By requesting a fair third party to store a copy of the related information, the alteration of the information by the identification material provider, article manufacturer, printer, and authenticator can be prevented in principle. Further, in order to disclose a copy of the related information, it is necessary to have a plurality of types of keys or codes brought by a plurality of parties (certifier, requester, etc.). By doing so, there is no possibility that a single party will tamper with the stored series of related information, and the reliability of the stored information can be improved.

Another form of the present invention is an instant ticket issuing method and authentication method using a prepaid certificate that is difficult to forge. The certifier provides the payment proof sheet with the identification mark to the payment place via the ticket issuer.
The vibration spectrum of the identification mark is recorded in a database or the like. Before making a reservation, the ticket purchase applicant pays the prescribed ticket purchase price and receives a payment proof sheet with an identification mark at the payment place.

A ticket purchase applicant reserves a necessary ticket at a necessary time and receives an identification symbol linked to the reservation information at home or at work through a communication line such as the Internet. A ticket can be immediately obtained by regarding a ticket as a payment proof sheet with an identification mark printed with the identification symbol. The identification mark and the identification symbol of the ticket are mechanically recognized at the place of use. Prepaid certificates that have not been used for a certain period of time will be subject to refund and the identification mark will be changed periodically.

FIG. 1 shows three types of sodium formate synthesized as an example of the identification material, and vibration spectra were measured by infrared spectroscopy. The stable isotope ¹³ C content ratio is 9
Sodium formate was controlled at 9% (Sample 1), the stable isotope D sodium formate content ratio was controlled to 99% ⁽² H) (Sample 2) and sodium formate natural isotopic ratio (Sample 3), carbon As information that reflects the content ratio of stable isotopes of hydrogen and hydrogen, vibration spectra were measured and recorded using infrared spectroscopy.

As shown in FIG. 1, these sample 1, sample 2 and sample 3 have the same sodium isotate but have different stable isotope content ratios, and thus have different vibration spectra. In the present invention, for example, sodium formate such as Sample 1 and Sample 2 is applied as an identification mark to various articles or the like, or an identification mark having a specific vibration spectrum is mixed with ink or a constituent material of various articles as an identification material. It is used as an identification material. Further, it is also possible to use a mixture of two or three of Samples 1 to 3 at a specific concentration ratio as an identification mark or an identification material having a specific vibration spectrum.

[0029]

The present invention will be described in more detail based on the following examples, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the examples.

<Embodiment 1> FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the present embodiment. A print requester who requests printing of print information, a print person who performs printing, an identification material provider who provides an identification material or an ink containing identification material, a vibration spectrum of an identification part and a certifier who records and certifies print information, A third party who stores the recorded information and a collator who measures and verifies the vibration spectrum of the identification part are the persons concerned, but it is not necessary that all the persons concerned are different from each other. Hereinafter, a case where the print requester also serves as the authenticator will be described as an example.

A print requester and certifier who are engaged in the manufacture and sale of tickets request and order printing from the printer, and convey the specifications regarding the print data, the print position of the identification part, the print face (type face), etc. . The printer obtains the ink containing the identification material whose isotope ratio is controlled from the identification material provider, and uses this ink to print the identification mark or the like on the predetermined portion of the ticket with the predetermined printing face to provide the identification portion. After that, the product is delivered to the print requester and the certifier. The print requester and the certifier record the relevant information, that is, the print data, the vibration spectrum of the identification part including the substance whose isotope ratio is controlled, the printing position of the identification part in the ticket, the print face, etc. and store it in the database. To do. Also, if necessary, request a third party to store a copy of the relevant information.

The print requester / verifier provides the delivered ticket for distribution. Since the ticket has an identification portion printed with an ink containing a substance whose isotope ratio is controlled,
It is difficult to forge, its quality is guaranteed, and high security is guaranteed. In this embodiment, as an identification material, sodium formate (HCOONa, where C = 50, whose stable carbon isotope content ratio is controlled to ¹² C: ¹³ C = 50: 50) is used.
% ¹² C + 50% ¹³ C) was incorporated into the ink.

The authenticity of a ticket can be guaranteed at any time after delivery. That is,
For example, when selling at a store, the vibration spectrum is measured for the identification portion of the ticket and the information is compared with the stored data in the database. At that time, the vibration spectrum is simply and instantly acquired by infrared spectroscopy, etc., and the collation with the stored data in the database can be performed immediately via the communication line, so that the customer is not bothered.

Further, the print requester / certifier obtains a plurality of types of identification materials (or identification material-containing inks) from the identification material provider, and uses the identification materials properly according to the printing target, printing time, etc. By instructing the printer, the identification material (or the identification material-containing ink) to be used can be determined without being known by the identification material provider.

<Second Embodiment> FIG. 3 is a view showing another embodiment. A client who manufactures and sells agricultural products such as strawberries requests an authenticator and identification material provider to provide identification materials for agricultural products. Examples of crop identification materials are fertilizers (urea, which have controlled stable isotope content of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen).
Ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, etc.) and carbon dioxide gas are preferably used. These are incorporated into crops as nutrients, changing the stable isotope content ratio of carbon, nitrogen or oxygen in crops to a value different from the natural value,
It enables the identification of agricultural products by measuring and comparing vibration spectra. As an example, the stable isotope content ratio of carbon is
^The case where carbon dioxide gas controlled to ¹² C: ¹³ C = 1: 99 is delivered to the client will be described.

The client cultivates strawberries in a greenhouse using the delivered carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide concentration in the vinyl house is controlled to be 350 to 1000 ppm. Strawberries cultivated in this manner have a higher content ratio of ¹³ C than general strawberries cultivated using carbon dioxide gas having a natural isotope content ratio, and thus are difficult to counterfeit and their quality is high. Guaranteed.

After harvesting the strawberries, the authenticator records the relevant information, that is, information such as the vibration spectrum of the strawberries and stores it in the database. The fact that strawberries are authentic means
It can be guaranteed at any time. That is, the vibration spectrum of strawberry is measured, and the information is collated with the data stored in the database. At that time, the vibration spectrum can be easily and instantly obtained by infrared spectroscopy, etc., and the collation with the data stored in the database can be instantly made via the communication line, so that the client is not bothered.

<Third Embodiment> FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment. A client that manufactures and sells leather bags uses the synthetic isotope whose carbon stable isotope content ratio is controlled to be ¹² C: ¹³ C = 50:50 from the certifier / identification material provider as a leather identification mark. Get offered. At that time, the certifier and the identification material provider record related information, that is, the vibration spectrum of the synthetic fiber, the product name of the bag to be given, the manufacturing number, and the like, and store them in the database. Also, if necessary, request a third party to store a copy of related information.

The client manufactures and sells a bag using a part of the delivered synthetic fiber. Since the bag contains the synthetic fiber whose stable isotope content ratio is controlled, it is difficult to forge and its quality is guaranteed.

The authenticity of the bag can be guaranteed at an appropriate time after its manufacture. That is, taking the case of sales at a store as an example, the vibration spectrum is measured for the identification part of the bag, and the information is collated with the data stored in the database. At that time, the vibration spectrum can be easily and instantly done by infrared spectroscopy, etc., and the collation with the data stored in the database can be done instantly via the communication line, so it is a genuine product without waiting the customer. Can be collated.

<Fourth Embodiment> FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another embodiment, which is an example in which the fourth embodiment is further extended. The requester / verifier is a brand owner, and manufactures branded products by a plurality of manufacturers, an article manufacturer 1, an article manufacturer 2, and an article manufacturer 3.
Outsourced to. In such a case, there is known a crime example in which a product manufacturer manufactures a counterfeit product and sells it without passing through a brand owner. The inability to distinguish between genuine products and counterfeit products, and the difficulty of determining the manufacturer of the counterfeit product has been a factor influencing such counterfeit crimes, but by using the present invention, These factors can be wiped out and counterfeit crimes can be prevented.

The requester and the certifier each receive a plurality of types of identification materials (or identification marks) M0, M1, M from the identification material provider.
2. Get M3. M0 is used to judge the authenticity of the article, and M1,
M2 and M3 are used for forgery investigation. The form is selected such that the content ratio of stable isotope is controlled to a value different from the natural value, such as resin, synthetic fiber or ink, which is suitable for the article to be applied. These are added to some of the brand products,
It is sewn in. By changing the type of stable isotope that controls the content ratio, a plurality of types of identification materials (or identification marks) that cannot be visually identified from each other can be produced.

The client / certifier provides each article manufacturer with a necessary amount of the identification material (or identification mark) M0 in accordance with the quantity of the branded product outsourced. In this example, ¹³
A plastic brand tag containing polyethylene with a controlled C content ratio (attached to a brand product) is M0.
Used as. Information about M0 is not disclosed to the article manufacturer, and M0 is prevented from being forged.

Furthermore, the requester / verifier sends the identification materials (or identification marks) M1, M to the article manufacturers 1, 2, 3 respectively.
2 and M3 are provided respectively. The quantity provided is irrelevant to the quantity of branded products outsourced, and only the quantity required by each product manufacturer is provided. M1, M2, and M3 are difficult to imitate and forge, and cannot be visually distinguished from each other. In this example, a plastic product name tag (adhered to a brand product) including an identification mark printed using an ink containing sodium formate in which the content ratios of ² H, ¹³ C and ¹⁸ O are controlled is M1, Used as M2 and M3. Information about M1, M2, and M3 is not disclosed to the article manufacturer, and M0 is prevented from being forged.

The requester and the certifier are related to the genuine product of the brand product manufactured by each product manufacturer, that is, the vibration spectrum of the identification part (brand tag and product name in this example), and the brand product to be given. Information such as product name, product manufacturer name, and production lot number is recorded and stored in the database. If necessary, request a third party to store a copy of related information.

When identifying whether or not a branded product is a genuine product, it is checked whether or not M0 is added. The vibration spectrum of the identification part is measured by infrared spectroscopy or the like, and the obtained information is collated with the data stored in the database. If it is confirmed that M0 is added as a result of the collation, it is recognized as a genuine product. If it is not confirmed that M0 is given, it is proved to be a counterfeit product.

In the case of a counterfeit product, it is useful for investigating a counterfeiter by confirming whether or not any one of M1, M2 and M3 is attached. When it is confirmed that M1 is added to the counterfeit product, it is found that the product manufacturer 1 was associated with the counterfeit product, and it is possible to stop the increase of damage by a quick investigation. The same applies when it is confirmed that M2 or M3 is added.

If none of M1, M2, and M3 is given to the counterfeit product, it is a counterfeit product manufactured by a manufacturer other than the product manufacturers 1, 2, and 3. It is highly possible that the part is different from the genuine product, and by finding the visual identification point and publishing the information, the distribution of the counterfeit product can be suppressed. By using the present invention as in the present embodiment, it becomes possible to quickly and easily perform the authenticity determination and the counterfeiter investigation, which have been difficult until now.

<Embodiment 5> FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment, which is an example in which Embodiment 1 is further extended. A client who manufactures and sells tickets requests and places an order for a payment certification sheet with an identification mark from a certifier who also functions as a printer and a provider of identification materials, places where the identification mark is printed, and a giving face (type face). Tell the specifications about etc. The certifier supplies the payment proof sheet with the identification mark containing the substance whose isotope content ratio is controlled to the paying point through the client. At that time, the authenticator measures and records the vibration spectrum of the identification mark, and saves it in a database together with information such as the type of payment proof sheet and the description content.

Before making a reservation, the ticket purchase applicant pays the prescribed ticket purchase price and receives the payment proof sheet with the identification mark at the payment place. A ticket purchaser, at home or at work, immediately reserves a ticket via a communication line such as the Internet and receives an identification symbol linked to the reservation information. By considering a ticket that has the identification symbol printed on the payment proof sheet with the identification mark, the ticket can be immediately obtained. The identification mark and the identification symbol of the ticket are mechanically recognized at the place of use and are immediately collated with the data stored in the database in advance via the communication line. It should be noted that it is desirable that the prepayment certificate that has not been used for a certain period of time be subject to refund and the identification mark be changed regularly.

[0051]

According to the present invention, the following effects (1) to (6) can be obtained. (1) Since an identification mark having a high rarity is used, which contains an identification material in which the content ratio of isotopes that are difficult to obtain in large quantities is controlled to a value different from the natural value, it is difficult to forge the identification mark itself, and the accuracy is high. Authentication is possible. (2) Machine recognition of the isotope effect in the vibration spectrum and matching through the communication line enable highly accurate and quick matching. (3) By using the customized ink that is difficult to forge as the identification material, it is possible to reliably prevent the contents of the printed matter from being tampered with. (4) By using a stable isotope that is harmless to the human body as an identification material, it can be applied to foods, pharmaceuticals and the like. (5) By storing the authentication information by a third party, alteration of the information by the requester and the authenticator can be prevented in principle, so that the reliability of the authentication result is enhanced. (6) By using the ticket printing paper with the prepayment certificate, the ticket can be instantly obtained at the reservation place such as the purchaser's home, and it becomes unnecessary to deliver various tickets to the payment place.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an infrared absorption spectrum of an isotopomer of sodium formate.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing Example 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing Example 4;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing Example 5.

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A method for authenticating a printed matter, which comprises producing a printed matter by printing information to be authenticated using an ink containing an identification material, and recording related information including a vibration spectrum of the ink and the information to be authenticated. An authenticating method of a printed matter, characterized by authenticating the authenticity and authenticating the authentication target information by collating the measured vibration spectrum of the ink. 2. A method of authenticating an article, wherein an identification mark containing an identification material is applied to the article, and relevant information including a vibration spectrum of the identification mark and authentication information about the article is recorded and measured. An authentication method for an article, comprising authenticating the authenticity and authenticating the authentication target information by collating the vibration spectrum of the identification mark. 3. The article authentication method according to claim 1, wherein a copy of the related information is deposited with a third party. 4. The method of authenticating an article according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of types of keys or codes brought by a plurality of parties are required to disclose a copy of the related information. . 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein at least one of depositing a copy of related information, collation, authenticity determination, and authentication of information to be authenticated is performed via a communication line. Item authentication method. 6. The method of authenticating an article according to claim 1, wherein an identification material in which a stable isotope content ratio is controlled to a value different from a natural value is used as the identification material. . 7. The method of authenticating an article according to claim 6, wherein the identification material contains at least one stable isotope of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen as a stable isotope for controlling the content ratio. 8. A ticket granting and authenticating method, wherein a ticket user reserves a ticket via a communication line,
By receiving the identification mark linked to the reservation information and printing the identification mark on the prepaid proof sheet with the identification mark received in advance, it is possible to obtain the ticket immediately and at the time of use, the identification mark and the identification mark are machine-recognized. A ticket issuance and authentication method characterized by performing authenticity determination and authentication by performing verification. 9. The ticket granting and authenticating method according to claim 8, wherein the identification mark is authenticated and collated based on the information of the vibration spectrum of the identification material. 10. The ticket granting and authenticating method according to claim 8, wherein the identification mark includes an identification material in which the content ratio of stable isotope is controlled to a value different from a natural value. 11. The ticket granting and authenticating method according to claim 10, wherein the identification mark contains at least one kind of stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen as stable isotopes for controlling the content ratio. . 12. A printed matter authentication system, wherein a printed matter is produced by printing information to be authenticated using an ink containing an identification material, and related information including a vibration spectrum of the ink and the information to be authenticated is recorded. An authenticating system for printed matter, characterized in that authenticity judgment and authentication of the authentication target information are performed by collating the measured vibration spectrum of the ink. 13. An authentication system for an article, wherein an identification mark containing an identification material is attached to an article, and related information including a vibration spectrum of the identification mark and authentication information about the article is recorded and measured. An authentication system for an article, wherein authenticity determination and authentication of the authentication target information are performed by collating a vibration spectrum of an identification mark. 14. A ticket granting and authenticating system, wherein a ticket user reserves a ticket via a communication line, receives an identification symbol linked to the booking information,
By printing the identification mark on the prepaid proof sheet with the identification mark received in advance, it is possible to obtain the ticket immediately, and at the time of use, the identification mark and the identification symbol are machine-recognized and collated to verify authenticity and authentication. A ticket issuance and authentication system characterized by performing the following.