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Authentication device with access control and calibration

US8937712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateAug 16, 2012
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/6408
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of enabling an authenticating device (10) includes providing an enabling target (17); measuring one or more attributes of the enabling target with the authenticating device; comparing at least one measured attribute with a predetermined expected value; enabling the authenticating device when the at least one measured attribute matches the predetermined expected value; and operating the authenticating device.

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