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Object-marking means, method for making such means and reading device

US5313193A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1991
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/125
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An identification system is disclosed which includes marks on an object for locating a region of the object which contains an identification in the form of either an etching or a responsive electronic circuit and a detection device for detecting the proximity of the first mark in order to localize the position of the etching or responsive electronic circuit so that the etching or responsive electronic circuit may be read.

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