System and method for the automated processing of physical objects
US9569907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/0004
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for verifying authenticity of a physical object and/or for verifying possession of the object by an individual are described. In one embodiment, the object is registered with a remote processing system. Data representing at least one characteristic of the object is obtained and stored in the remote system and the identity of the individual or entity possessing the object is authenticated. After authenticating the individual, an identifier is collocated (or an existing mechanism is activated or modified to replicate the identifier) with the object, where the identifier uniquely identifies the object and the individual possessing the object. The object and the identity of the individual possessing the object can be authenticated at a future time by sensing the collocated identifier and sending the sensed identifier to the remote system. The remote system can send instructions to an entity wishing to authenticate the object and its association with the individual possessing the object. The instructions can be set up at the time the object is registered in the remote system. The remote system can perform an interactive or automated session with the entity wishing to…
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