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Methods and systems for making, tracking and authentication of products

US8671062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References
25Claims
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Filing dateJul 19, 2010
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/32
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Manufactured goods are marked or labeled with a secure unique identifier. A central checking center allows users to verify the authenticity of a particular good such as a cigarette pack or carton via any convenient interface such as the internet or a cell phone. A system of secret sharing allows secure authentication of each item and prevents code breaking or misuse.

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