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Configuration system and method

US7469828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2005
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/08
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An authentication method includes reading a covert identifier associated with a product, reading an overt identifier associated with the product, and matching a covert identifier with an overt identifier to authenticate the product.

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