EP0789270A1
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Copy restrictive documents
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1997-01-24
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A media for restricting the copying of a document utilizing one or more microdots that are embedded in said document for providing a non-visual, but machine detectable mark or marks. The detected means for detecting the presence of one or more microdots in said document inhibits a copy machine from copying the document.
Inventors
- 👤 John Gasper
- 👤 James Edward Sutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00838; H04N1/0084; H04N1/00843; H04N1/00846; B; B41; B41M; B41M3/00; B41M3/14; B41M3/146; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/20; B42D25/29; G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/08; G03G; G03G21/00; G03G21/04; G03G21/046; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/06009; G06K19/06037; H04N1/00856; H04N1/00875; G06K2019/06215; G06K2019/06225; G06K2019/06234; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/153; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/24868; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901; Y10T428/24934; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31971; Y10T428/31993
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 77
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-forming layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 1 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 1 and further comprising: a pattern of microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 1 and further comprising: a layer of transparent material positioned over said pattern of microdots and said support layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 1 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 5 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-receiving layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 7 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unite signature.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 7 and further comprising: a pattern of microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 7 and further comprising: a layer of transparent material positioned over said pattern of microdots and said support layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 7 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 11 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; and a pattern of microdots supported by said support layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 13 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 13 and further comprising: a pattern of microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said pattern of microdots.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 13 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 16 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A copy restrictive currency comprising: a currency paper; and a unique pattern of microdots embedded in said currency paper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a transparent medium incorporating a pattern of microdots; an image-bearing medium; and means for laminating said transparent medium to said image-bearing medium to form a copy restrictive medium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 19 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; and at least one image-forming layer, at least one of said at least one image-forming layers capable of forming an image from a latent image of a pattern of microdots.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 21 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 21 and further comprising: a pattern of microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 21 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 24 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
36 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-forming layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 26 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 26 and further comprising: a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
27 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 26 and further comprising: a layer of transparent material positioned over said pattern of yellow microdots and said support layer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 26 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 30 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
36 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-receiving layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 32 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
31 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 32 and further comprising: a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
27 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 32 and further comprising: a layer of transparent material positioned over said pattern of yellow microdots and said support layer.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 32 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 36 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
19 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots supported by said support layer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 38 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
29 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 38 and further comprising: a pattern of yellow microdots deposited on said support layer on a surface opposite said pattern of microdots.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 38 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 42 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
20 words
A copy restrictive currency comprising: a currency paper; and a unique pattern of yellow microdots embedded in said currency paper.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
34 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a transparent medium incorporating a pattern of yellow microdots; an image-bearing medium; and means for laminating said transparent medium to said image-bearing medium to form a copy restrictive medium.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 44 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
39 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; and at least one image-forming layer, at least one of said at least one image-forming layers capable of forming a yellow image from a latent image of a pattern of microdots.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
17 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 46 wherein said pattern of microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
31 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 46 and further comprising: a pattern of yellow microdots deposited on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
19 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 46 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive medium.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
14 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 49 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
43 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium comprised of: a support layer; at least one image-forming layer containing radiation sensitive silver halide coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 51 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
21 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 51 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive photographic medium.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
15 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 53 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 51 wherein said support layer is a reflective support layer.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
27 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 55 and further comprising a light reflective layer positioned between said support layer and said pattern of yellow microdots.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
26 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 56 and further comprising a protective layer coated on said reflective support layer opposite said light reflective layer.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
29 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 57 and further comprising a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said protective layer on a surface opposite said support layer.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
51 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium comprised of: a support layer; and at least one image-forming layer containing radiation sensitive silver halide coated on said support layer, at least one of said at least one image-forming layers capable of forming a yellow image from a latent image of a pattern of microdots.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
19 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 59 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
21 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 59 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive photographic medium.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
15 words
A copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 61 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 59 wherein said support layer is a reflective support layer.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
28 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 63 and further comprising a light reflective layer positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
26 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 64 and further comprising a protective layer coated on said reflective support layer opposite said light reflective layer.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
29 words
The copy restrictive photographic medium according to Claim 65 and further comprising a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said protective layer on a surface opposite said support layer.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
41 words
A copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium comprised of: a support layer; at least one image-receiving layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned between said support layer and said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
22 words
A copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 67 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
24 words
A copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 67 and further comprising edge coloration applied to said copy restrictive photographic medium.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
18 words
A copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 69 wherein said edge coloration is deletable.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
21 words
The copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 67 wherein said support layer is a reflective support layer.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
30 words
The copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 71 and further comprising a light reflective layer positioned between said support layer and said pattern of yellow microdots.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
22 words
A copy restrictive thermal transfer imaging receiver medium according to Claim 72 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
39 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-receiving layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-receiving layer.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 74 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots forms a unique signature.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
39 words
A copy restrictive medium comprising: a support layer; at least one image-forming layer coated on said support layer; and a pattern of yellow microdots positioned on said support layer on a surface opposite said at least one image-forming layer.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
18 words
The copy restrictive medium according to Claim 76 wherein said pattern of yellow microdots form a unique signature.
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