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Automatic microparticle mark reader

US7885428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2009
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F3/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An automatic reader system, apparatus, and method for the identification and authentication of articles enabling automatic collection and processing of code data associated with microparticle marks, automatic determination of the code from the code data associated with microparticle marks, and automatic retrieval of reference information associated with the code.

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