Technology Marker in visible print: Datag by Arjowiggins Security Protection strategy Product authentication Type Covert or coded feature System Automatic Authentication Reader authentication Medium Secondary packaging Authentication/Identificaton Authentication Identification* Traceability No Cost reader around 150€ Required equipment Product equipped of the chemical marker and the dedicated reader Vertification level Rights holders possessing the correct reader N.B. Description Datag is a chemical marker which is integrated into ink, it can be implemented as part of a traditional inkjet print system, integrated into existing marker (Datamatrix for example), or as part of a new one. Detection of the marker, thus authentication of the product by a dedicated hand-held reader device. The answer given by the device is a “yes/no” answer (green or red light). Strengths The chemical marker is integrated into ink for inkjet printing; No training needed; Impossible to copy; Instant authentication; Cost effective; Invisible; Recognition of the particular chemical signature possible (*); Limitations Do not guarantee product integrity or tamper evidence used by itself: pack can be refilled and reused; Person needs to know where to “read” the thread; Application for authentication only available for rights holders and authorities, not user verifiable for now; Person needs to have the dedicated reader to detect the marker; Links:http://www.security.arjowiggins.com/FR/protection_des_marques/authentification.php#02
Technology Marker in visible print: Datag by Arjowiggins Security
Protection strategy Product authentication
Type Covert or coded feature
System Automatic Authentication Reader authentication
Medium Secondary packaging
Authentication/Identificaton Authentication Identification*
Traceability No
Cost reader around 150€
Required equipment Product equipped of the chemical marker and the dedicated reader
Vertification level Rights holders possessing the correct reader
N.B.
Description Datag is a chemical marker which is integrated into ink, it can be implemented as part of a traditional inkjet print system, integrated into existing marker (Datamatrix for example), or as part of a new one. Detection of the marker, thus authentication of the product by a dedicated hand-held reader device. The answer given by the device is a “yes/no” answer (green or red light).
Strengths The chemical marker is integrated into ink for inkjet printing; No training needed; Impossible to copy; Instant authentication; Cost effective; Invisible; Recognition of the particular chemical signature possible (*);
Limitations Do not guarantee product integrity or tamper evidence used by itself: pack can be refilled and reused; Person needs to know where to “read” the thread; Application for authentication only available for rights holders and authorities, not user verifiable for now; Person needs to have the dedicated reader to detect the marker;
Links:http://www.security.arjowiggins.com/FR/protection_des_marques/authentification.php#02
Technology Marker in visible print: Datag by Arjowiggins Security
Protection strategy Product authentication
Type Covert or coded feature
System Automatic Authentication Reader authentication
Medium Secondary packaging
Authentication/Identificaton Authentication Identification*
Traceability No
Cost reader around 150€
Required equipment Product equipped of the chemical marker and the dedicated reader
Vertification level Rights holders possessing the correct reader
N.B.

| Description | Datag is a chemical marker which is integrated into ink, it can be implemented as part of a traditional inkjet print system, integrated into existing marker (Datamatrix for example), or as part of a new one. Detection of the marker, thus authentication of the product by a dedicated hand-held reader device. The answer given by the device is a “yes/no” answer (green or red light). |
| Strengths | The chemical marker is integrated into ink for inkjet printing; No training needed; Impossible to copy; Instant authentication; Cost effective; Invisible; Recognition of the particular chemical signature possible (*); |
| Limitations | Do not guarantee product integrity or tamper evidence used by itself: pack can be refilled and reused; Person needs to know where to “read” the thread; Application for authentication only available for rights holders and authorities, not user verifiable for now; Person needs to have the dedicated reader to detect the marker; |
| Links:http://www.security.arjowiggins.com/FR/protection_des_marques/authentification.php#02 |