KINEGRAM vs. Traditional Holograms: A Detailed Comparison
What is often assumed to be a passport hologram or ID hologram is, in many cases, not a hologram at all – even though it also comes in the form of a security patch or stripe. Over 120 nations across the globe have selected the high-security KINEGRAM to provide the best protection of their most important documents against counterfeiting and fraud.
KINEGRAM Technology is Secret and Highly Secure
While both security holograms and the KINEGRAM are diffractive optically variable image devices (DOVIDs), the KINEGRAM technology is widely recognized as the gold standard for protecting government-issued documents and banknotes.
KINEGRAM features are fundamentally different from traditional holograms for passports and IDs that utilize commercially available DOVID technology. KINEGRAM features are highly secure, not commercially available, and exclusively provided to governments for use in identity documents and banknotes, offering benefits that other DOVIDs cannot provide.
They constitute an extremely high barrier against counterfeiting and can be authenticated via multiple methods based on human and machine inspection.
Footprint of a KINEGRAM and its highly brilliant vector-based structures with unlimited resolution.
Footprint of a dot matrix passport hologram with resolution limitations.
Footprint of a KINEGRAM and its highly brilliant vector-based structures with unlimited resolution.
Footprint of a dot matrix passport hologram with resolution limitations.
Differences Between KINEGRAM and Traditional DOVID Technology
KINEGRAM Technology |
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• Is strictly protected, offered only for government-issued documents |
• Creates highly precise visual effects and directed movement effects |
• Enables use of special partial metallization technologies |
• Allows to integrate combinations of disparate techniques in one feature |
• Uses vector-based, sharply defined micro- and nanostructures |
Hologram Technology |
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• Commercially available, and basic holography technology is public know-how |
• Has precision limitations in visual effects and movement effects |
• No comparable special partial metallization technologies |
• Restricted ability to achieve combinations of disparate techniques |
• Uses pixel-based micro- and nanostructures |
Traditional Hologram Technology is Commercially Available
Traditional holograms - even those based on the same technologies used for passport holograms or ID card holograms - are typically deployed for commercial and decorative applications. The machinery and know-how used to produce them are commercially available and commonly used by counterfeiters, making DOVIDs based on hologram technology less secure for protecting government-issued documents.
The KINEGRAM technology is distinct, non-holographic, and based on proprietary company know-how that is strictly protected. It uses vector-based, specifically engineered nanostructures.
The technology behind a hologram security feature does not allow for the creation of precise optical effects, resulting in the exhibition of the typical unspecific reflection of rainbow colors. In a KINEGRAM, the optical effects are highly precise and virtually unlimited.
The production of a KINEGRAM is so exact that its light reflections can be directed with perfect precision, resulting in the ability to determine the visual appearance of a KINEGRAM with unparalleled accuracy. The unique effects and striking optical impressions are intuitive to understand and easy to use in practice.
The design possibilities and selection of optical effects are virtually endless. KINEGRAM features are unrivalled in their visual appearance and their security.
Hologram Technology Lacks Sophisticated Protection
Traditional diffractive security features are also used for commercial applications. The underlying hologram technology is widely accessible, making such features potentially more vulnerable to counterfeiting.
The proprietary KINEGRAM technology is based on specifically engineered, vector-based nanostructures. Unlike hologram technology, it produces extremely precise and controlled optical effects. This precision creates a strong defense against forgery. Counterfeiters of government IDs cannot easily replicate a KINEGRAM feature.
The KINEGRAM’s high precision means that light reflections can be directed with perfect accuracy. The design possibilities and selection of optical effects are virtually endless, offering an unmatched combination of visual appeal and security for government documents, ensuring seamless design integration.
The Role of KINEGRAM in Identity Document Security
Counterfeiting of ID documents—especially ID cards and driver’s licenses—not only presents a major security threat but also causes substantial financial losses to state and federal governments, businesses, banks, and private citizens. Counterfeit driver’s licenses, for instance, contribute significantly to the billions in costs of crime and fraud borne by governments and societies.
Playing a Crucial Role in Defending Against Counterfeiting
- Ease of Verification: The KINEGRAM provides an immediate, easily recognizable layer of protection for front-line verification and is suitable for human, mobile or machine-based authentication.
- Enhanced Security : Beyond its overt features, a KINEGRAM can incorporate covert and forensic-level security features detectable only by document experts or law enforcement personnel, adding further layers of security that are highly sophisticated and virtually impossible to replicate.
By integrating these multi-level features, the KINEGRAM not only deters counterfeiters but also supports detailed forensic verification when needed.
Next Step: Discover the High-Security KINEGRAM
Counterfeiting of passports and ID cards is a growing global threat that demands continuous innovation in security systems. The KINEGRAM is a highly advanced DOVID security feature that protects identity documents, reduces fraud losses for governments, and enhances public safety.
Investing in Security
By investing in security and integrated design of their passports, ID cards, or driver’s licenses, governments protect their societies, reduce crime, drive innovation, and increase trust. The KINEGRAM stands out as the leading choice for implementing a highly secure, fully customizable, and internationally recognized, compliant solution.
Before deciding on a security solution for identity documents, consider these fundamental aspects of KINEGRAM technology:
- High-Level Security Against Counterfeiting
KINEGRAM features offer unmatched protection for passports, ID cards, and driver’s licenses, crucial for preventing fraud that harms citizens and governments financially and socially. - Versatile Integration in Identity Documents
KINEGRAM features can be seamlessly integrated in various types of government-issued documents, supporting both human verification and machine-readable authentication processes. - Precision and Design Freedom
KINEGRAM uses unique optical structures to create sharp, highly detailed visual security effects that are extremely difficult to replicate and offer an unparalleled design freedom.
Get in Touch
If you’re ready to learn how the KINEGRAM can enhance the security of your identity documents, contact us for a personalized consultation. We are here to answer questions about security, design possibilities, design integration, and identity verification processes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are DOVIDs, and why are they crucial for ID document security?
DOVIDs (diffractive optically variable image devices) are security features that protect identity documents through intricate visual security effects based on diffraction. They provide an immediate visual layer of protection that’s verifiable by both humans and machines, making them vital for preventing counterfeiting.
How does a KINEGRAM differ from traditional secure holograms?
Unlike traditional, commercially available security holograms, the KINEGRAM is a proprietary DOVID technology exclusively offered to governments for protecting identity documents and banknotes. It offers unmatched precision, multi-level security features, and an extremely high barrier to counterfeiting.
Can the KINEGRAM be integrated with digital security elements?
Yes, KINEGRAM security features can complement digital security measures by working alongside digital solutions such as Visible Digital Seals (VDS) or QR codes. This combined approach further enhances the overall security of identity documents, aligning with modern ePassport and ID card standards.
Why is the KINEGRAM particularly effective against counterfeiting of government IDs?
Its unique, vector-based nanostructures and advanced optical effects are extremely difficult to replicate, even by sophisticated counterfeiters. This makes the KINEGRAM an essential tool in preventing the counterfeiting of ID cards, driver’s licenses, or passports. The highly intuitive nature of its visual effects aids in effortless verification.
