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Method and apparatus for authentication of a coin or other manufactured item

US9558544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/0004
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes: capturing an image of a coin, locating an acquisition area of the image using a landmark of the coin, the acquisition area comprising a feature unique to the coin and generating a digital representation of the acquisition area.

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