Apparatus and method for managing product distribution using security tag
US8314703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/087
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a method and apparatus for managing a product distribution. The product distribution management method may include: reading a security key of a product from a security tag attached to the product; transferring the read security key to a security server; receiving, from the security server, first authentication information that is encrypted using the security key; receiving, from the security tag, second authentication information that is encrypted using the security key; and determining whether the security tag is duplicated, based on the first authentication information and the second authentication information.
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