1. SecurePak
Electronic tamper detection for packaging developed by Cypak and Swedish Postal Service

2. Problem domain Upon receiving a parcel, questions arise:
Tamper discovery: Has the parcel been illegally opened and closed during transport?
Tracability: When and where did the tamper or damage event occur?
Integrity: Are the received contents intact? Do they match the description? Who is the sender of the parcel? How do we know for sure?
Quality Assurance: Has the package been physically damaged during transportation? Has the package been exposed to temperature extremes?
Brand protection: Is the product genuine or a counterfeit?
Upon receiving a parcel, questions arise:

3. The SecurePak
Automatic tamper discovery: - Electronic tamper and damage detection - Machine readable, not dependent on visual inspection
Traceability: - When: Timestamp of closing, sealing and tampering stored in log-file - Where: Event timestamp can be fed into an existing tracking system to locate the event
Origin authentication - Unique ID number - Data storage of contents, source, destination etc - Strong encryption
Temperature monitoring - Logs temperature extremes during transport

4. SecurePak system components
USB connection
SecurePaksoftware
SecurePak
PC with Windows
Cypak scanner

5. SecurePak Design

6. SecurePak electronic module
Microprocessor bit unique ID number (read only) - 32 Kbytes non-volatile memory for data storage
Tamper sensor - Resistive loops to detect packet damage - Sealing sensor (open/close) - Tamper events stored in log file with timestamp
Contact-less interface - Cypak RFID (5 mm reader range) - Future version supports RFID (ISO 15693)
Real-time clock
Battery - Storage: >5 years (self discharge) - Operation: 1 year
Cypak S2C Chip

7. Using the SecurePak
The sender puts the contents in the package and seals it
Package is placed on a Cypak Scanner connected to a PC
Information about source, destination and contents is entered and the package is "armed" using SP Software
Package is shipped
The receiver scans the package using SP Software and checks the log file for tamper events

8. Logistic chain Sender Postman DIP HUB Aeroplane Customs HUB DIP
Receiver

9. Application areas
Theft/pilfering discovery: Locating where (using event timestamps) packages are tampered with in carrier organizations
Secure content delivery: The receiver can verify that the actual contents match the description (e.g. pharmaceutical drugs, cash)
Secret content delivery: The receiver can ensure that no one else but the sender knows about the contents (e.g. secret documents and products)
Package Insurance: The sender can insure the package. If the package is tampered with, it is possible to track the carrier company responsible

10. Customization
SecurePak technology can be integrated into almost any object that can be printed on:
Boxes and envelopes
Pharmaceutical packaging
Money parcels
Plastic and fabric bags
Tamper-proof tape

11. Validation with Swedish Postal Service
Objective - Proof of SecurePak concept
Specification and Design - Customized cardboard parcel and software
Field testing - Packaging sent within the organization.
Conclusion - Technology works - Large potential use
Next step - New version will be used within Swedish Postal Service (Posten) organization - Enhanced pilot with leading postal and courier company