Method and apparatus for counterfeiting protection
US7757952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for protecting against counterfeit products and for methods and apparatus for providing counterfeiting protection for an object. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) accessing an object including an identifying mark having a first portion and a second portion wherein said second portion includes an encrypted feature; (b) reading the first portion to thereby obtain a first set of information; (c) transmitting the first set of information to a remote location; (d) receiving from the remote location a second set of information; and (e) reading the second portion using the second set of information to thereby determine the authenticity of the object.
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