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Frequently Asked Questions About Noise Print Labels

All the answers you need regarding Cypheme’s AI-powered Noise Print labels. Learn how they work, and how they help brands fight counterfeiting.
What types of industries can benefit from Cypheme’s solution?

Cypheme’s unique anti-counterfeiting solution can be applied to any physical product in any sector that is adversely affected by counterfeiting. Cypheme protects a wide variety of brands and products, from combating counterfeit vapes to authenticating floor springs for double-action doors. Our future-driven AI anti-counterfeiting technology has enabled us to help brands across the following industries fight counterfeiting:

How does Cypheme’s Noise Print anti-counterfeiting technology work?

Each Noise Print label features a chemically unique signature that’s impossible to duplicate, almost like a fingerprint. When you take a photo and scan this label, our cutting-edge AI checks whether the unique ID has been recorded in the database. If a match is found in the database, the product is marked as authentic.

What’s the difference between Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution and a QR code?

There is no real comparison between the two technologies. QR codes, even those that are combined with holograms or hidden features, are extremely easy to copy. They offer no protection against professional counterfeiters, making Cypheme Noise Print labels superior to QR codes.

How do Cypheme Noise Print labels differ from holograms or NFC?

With modern tools readily available to professional counterfeiters, holograms are extremely easy to copy. NFCs offer no protection against counterfeiting, since anyone can record their signal and copy it. Each Cypheme’s Noise Print label is entirely unique, and photocopies of the labels are useless.

How secure is Cypheme’s Noise Print technology against copying or reuse?

We faced the best counterfeiter, who tried to copy our labels to sell pharmaceutical products worth $1000 per bottle. They still failed. Our labels are tamper-proof and will be destroyed when trying to remove them. Each label also has a unique identity; consequently, labels from an inexpensive product can’t be put onto a different, more expensive product, because the result will show that the product is not the same.Lastly, because of this unique identity, it’s possible to see when a product that has already been sold is put on the market again. Individual products can be deactivated remotely, preventing their future sale.

What happens if someone tries to counterfeit a Cypheme Noise Print label?

If a label is counterfeited, it will be immediately detected as “fake” whenever someone checks it. You will also receive an alert, informing you which products have been faked and where those counterfeits have been found.

How does Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution detect and track counterfeit activity?

Everytime someone scans a Noise Print on one of your labels, the verification goes through Cypheme’s servers. Therefore, we know where each scan has been done, and where both the real and fake products are sold. You will be given access to a map showing all of the scanning activities.

Does Cypheme have experience with authenticating identity cards?

Yes. The government of Bangladesh adopted Cypheme’s Noise Print labels on government-issued ID cards to safeguard social benefit programs from exploitation, while securing individual access to those social benefits. Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution can be used for virtually any type of physical document.

How does geolocation intelligence help brands fight counterfeiting?

Geolocation intelligence helps you pinpoint the location of fakes to support any investigations you might wish to carry out. Cypheme gives you real-time location data each time a product is scanned. You can view this on a map to see where fakes appear and which batch they are copied from. This provides valuable insights to handle the issue internally or share the information with competent local authorities. It is also a priceless help in fighting grey counterfeiting, as well as a way to ensure that resellers are only selling your products within their authorized geographic areas.

Do customers need to download an app to verify a product?

No, anyone can scan a Noise Print label with their smartphone camera to verify the product’s authenticity through our easily accessible Web app. All they need is a smartphone and an Internet connection. In usually less than 5 seconds, they will get a message confirming the label is real, along with any details you choose to share (such as product info, a loyalty program link, an option to register the product, or other offers).If the product is found to be fake, they will receive a warning message instead. You can easily integrate our product authentication solution within your own website.

Where can the Noise Print label be applied?

You can place the Noise Print label on any visible spot on your product, or print it on the external packaging. For clothing or accessories, you can even have it printed onto a textile label attached to your product. Integrating Cypheme means placing the Noise Print label where your buyers and resellers can easily see and access it.

Does Cypheme require integration with existing IT systems?

Implementing Cypheme for your brand is easy and doesn’t require any other security features, layers, blockchain, or complicated supply chain software. It’s an accessible and adaptable solution that lets you take control of your products without changing established production lines or your company’s software infrastructure. While integration is not required, Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution is perfectly compatible with existing systems. It can even be used as a Digital Product Passport or to enhance an existing IoT solution.You’ll get access to a counterfeiting data dashboard that allows your brand to monitor the location of any counterfeit products and the level of activity through consumers’ scans.

How long does it take to implement Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution?

Implementation of Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution depends uopn the complexity of your production line. As a guideline, expect a minimum of two months to be fully operational.

Are special machines required for Cypheme’s Noise Print labels?

Cypheme’s Noise Print labels are delivered in standard rolls, so your existing printer most likely already has everything needed to add them to your product packaging. It is also possible to print the Noise Print label directly on your existing product label. Let our team know about your constraints to learn how we can accommodate your processes.

Can Cypheme Noise Print labels be applied to any surface?

We will work with you to identify the right adhesive substrate to accommodate your needs.

Can Cypheme Noise Print labels be personalized or branded?

Yes. Everything outside of the Cypheme cell (the orange circle) can be fully customized to fit your branding.

Is there a minimum order quantity for Cypheme Noise Print labels?

Our typical MOQ is ten thousand units, but if you have a small number of high-value items that need to be protected, we would be happy to explore and develop a tailored solution to meet your needs.

Is there ongoing maintenance or subscription pricing for Cypheme’s anti-counterfeiting solution?

Absolutely not. There is NO subscription pricing. You only pay per label.

What is the cost per unit for Cypheme Noise Print labels?

The price per label is influenced by several factors, including the volume, the type of adhesive substrate needed, and the level of customization. For more details, please contact Cypheme or use our pricing calculator.

Does Cypheme support global distribution?

Yes, we serve customers across all five inhabited continents and maintain an active user base in more than 180 countries worldwide, reflecting our truly global reach.

Where is Cypheme based?

Cypheme is a French company based in Paris. Our printing partners are located in different countries, including Shenzhen.