Authentication of devices by indicators on device packaging
US11775630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3247
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example apparatus includes a packaging container, and any of a label and an electronic tag detachably connected to the packaging container and including an electrical code set for electrical authentication upon removal of any of the label and the electronic tag from the packaging container and being affixed to a device associated with the packaging container, wherein the electrical authentication is to validate the packaging container and the device as original equipment manufacturer components. Any of the label and the packaging container is altered upon removal of the label from the packaging container.
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