Authentic document and method of making

Abstract

A method and system is disclosed for printing an authenticatable image having an embedded image into a receiver having a discernible physical characteristic, such that the printed image can be used to authenticate the receiver which includes scanning the receiver to produce information related to the discernible physical characteristic of the receiver, and providing a carrier which includes information related to the scanned receiver discernible physical characteristic. The method also includes combining the carrier with an input image to form the authenticatable image having the embedded image, and printing the authenticatable image having the embedded image onto the receiver.

1 . A method for making media on which is used for making an authenticable original document, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a predetermined amount of media;    forming a three dimensional physical indicia identifier on said predetermined amount of media.    
   
   
       2 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein an identification number is printed on said media and is associated with a scan of said physical indicia identifier.  
   
   
       3 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein said three dimensional physical indicia identifier is made using a roller.  
   
   
       4 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein said media consist of one of the following: 
 thermal media;    photosensitive paper;    inkjet paper.    
   
   
       5 . A media that is used for making an authenticable original document, said media having a three dimensional physical indicia identifier formed thereon, said media being made of a material such that when said three dimensional physical indicia is digitally scanned a unique digital file is produced.  
   
   
       6 . A media according to  claim 5  wherein said material consist of one of the following: 
 thermal media;    photosensitive paper;    inkjet paper.