In-Core Systèmes, Lake Image and H-R&S partner for SmartCrypt-3D

The SmartCrypt-3D authentication system is based on revealing (through the application of a solvent) and analyzing a random pattern produced by specific markers embedded within the security paper.

Using a patented asymmetric encryption algorithm, the SmartCrypt-3D software then uses the revealed random pattern to generate an encrypted code which is associated into a QRCode, printed on the label or document. The combined pattern and QRCode creates a unique authentication mark that effectively ‘fingerprints’ the document as genuine.

The random dot pattern and the associated QRCode can later be authenticated by the customer by simply scanning the label using the SmartCrypt-3D app on a smartphone. This protection is as efficient as a watermark, say the companies, and provides robust protection against counterfeiting.  

By using specific markers within the security paper, together with analyzing in the inherent natural paper properties, SmartCrypt-3D cannot be copied due to its patented, random algorithm coding technology.

The partnership involves Honnarat Recherches & Services, which provides the SmartCrypt-3D encryption software and smartphone authentication app.

Lake Image Systems provides Discovery MultiScan, a vision integrity system to track and capture an image of each revealed random pattern that is passed to the SmartCrypt-3D encryption software. The returned encrypted code is then used to generate a QRCode which is inkjet-printed onto the label itself.  Discovery MultiScan then further reads, inspects and grades each printed QRCode and either diverts faulty documents or generates a Label roll map which is later used to locate and replace any faulty labels on a rewinder system. 

In-Core Systèmes ensures the full implementation of the SmartCrypt-3D concept.  SmartCrypt-3D is flexible and adaptable to meet the various manufacturing processes requirements and specifications of converters and end customers.