Apparatus, method and system for generating an optical code with authenticatable information
US9250116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G23/42
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, method and system is provided for generating an optical code where a portion of the information stored in the optical code is encrypted prior to being stored in the optical code. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a portion of the information stored in the optical code is encrypted to prevent the fraudulent creation of an optical code or use of the optical code on an item it was not created for or intended to be used with.
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