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Unique identification information from marked features

US8950662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2013
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/95
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Utilizing natural variations in marked features on an item as a way of establishing an identifier specific to that item, storing the identifier separately from the item, and subsequently accessing the identifier to validate the identity of the item.

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