Deep IS – "Counterfeit protection technology"

Pressure Sensitive Labels／ Security system

Protecting brand value with anti-counterfeiting technology.

'Deep IS' is a trademark or registered trademark of the Fuji Seal Group.

An anti-counterfeiting technology that uses image identification.

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What is "Deep IS, image identification technology"?

"Deep IS, image identification technology" was developed by FSG together with the Swiss start-up DynamicElement, aiming to ensure an anti-counterfeiting and traceability system to protect product value and brands.
"Deep IS" is a security system that detects subtle fluctuations which naturally occur in printing.

Advantages of Deep-IS

No special processing required
Can be applied to existing label designs without requiring special printing, materials or components.
Stealth identifier
Stealth security operation is possible.
Third parties can not detect the security identifier, as it uses features of the printing as an identifier.
Verification via smartphone
Smartphones can be used for verification.

*There are limitations to applicable smartphone models, please contact us for details.

Traceability
As a digital fingerprint is generated for each label individually, the identifier will not match even in cases where the label is copied. Traceability application is possible based on the individual identification information.

*Please refer to [On traceability application] for further details.

About the Image Identification Technology

Technology
Using an algorithm, the system makes the individual identification of the verified image by comparing a portion of the printed design and the registered image.
The individual identification is verified by the naturally occurring features in printing that cannot be distinguished by the human eye.
Print surface condition
Analyze by Algorithms
Features
  1. (1)Fine-grained identificationSmall areas are broken down and given identifiers.
  2. (2)Dirt and scratch resistantDurable and resistant to external factors such as friction.
  3. (3)Compatible with any label design*Existing designs can be used without modifications.
  4. (4)Identifier which can not be easily detectedThird parties can not detect the security identifier.

*Prior verification is required as some restrictions such as sufficient printed area within the image, no reflection due to holograms, vacuum metalized coating, etc. may apply.

Proposed method of operation (for anti-counterfeiting)

Design Setup
The design is setup as desired by the customer.
Producing Deep IS label
When the label is manufactured, the images of the design as agreed with the customer are registered in the individual identification number.
Customer
The customer attaches the label with the registered individual identification number.

*No additional steps required.

Verification
Verification is possible via a smartphone application.

About the Traceability Application

By "data-linking" the individual identification information with the customer's manufacturing control number in advance, distribution information can be traced from the manufacturing control number. Even if the manufacturing control number is erased by an unauthorized distributor, the distribution information can be traced by determining the manufacturing control number from the individual identification information.
*We are also continuing to develop this traceability system. Please contact us for further the details.

Application example (QR code two-factor authentication)

Issue
QR codes, which are widely used in general, can be easily copied.
Proposal
The surface of the QR Code is individually identified to realize a two-factor application of the QR Code.
  • Primary factor：Uses the QR Code as usual
  • Secondary factor：Verifies of the surface of the registered QR code to determine its authenticity.
Note
Conventional QR Codes can be used for management and marketing (primary factor), while "Deep IS" can be used for security functions (secondary factor).
Sales result
Stamp produced by Lichtenstein Post AG

Industry

Stamps (Europe), Certification mark, Cosmetics

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