Spectra Systems Corporation invents, develops, and sells integrated optical systems in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Authentication Systems, Secure Transactions, Security Printing, and Banknote Cleaning. Its offerings include taggant materials and sensor equipment for authenticating banknotes and security documents, banknote cleaning and disinfection systems, optical materials such as fluorescent, phosphorescent, and invisible pigments and dyes, gasochromic response materials, customized materials and hardware, and internal control systems for lottery and sports betting integrity. The company also provides high-speed currency authentication sensors and products such as postage stamps, tax stamps, vouchers, certificates, and high-security documents. Formerly known as Spectra Science Corporation, it changed its name to Spectra Systems Corporation in June 2001, was incorporated in 1996, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.