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Method and apparatus for the detection of digital watermarks for instant credential authentication

US9495605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2013
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/128
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable hand-held device for use in authenticating documents includes a camera for capturing images from the document to be authenticated as well as on-board computer-implemented instructions to capture and analyze Digitally Watermarked images and output an indication as to whether the document is authentic or not authentic.

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