Authentication system
US5380047A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03H2250/35
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An authentication system, method and article for memorabilia and other forms of articles wherein a first image-bearing medium is affixed to the article with a tamper-proof adhesive. A unique code number is imprinted on the medium. A certificate of authenticity is provided for the article and includes a second image-bearing medium with an identical unique code number. A list of unique code numbers is maintained to enable a purchaser of the article to register that article such that the purchaser or a subsequent purchaser can verify the authenticity of the authenticated article.
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