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Authentication using physical characteristics of tokens

US7793837B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2009
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53022
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A portable consumer device having a substrate layer, a protective layer and a brittle material layer having an intentionally created unique fissure patterns and systems and methods for making and using same are disclosed. The unique fissure pattern of the brittle material layer is detected and used to authenticate the portable consumer device.

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