Encoding information in physical properties of an object
US9623604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, system for encoding or decoding information in physical properties of an object. A tangible product comprises a three dimensional tangible object having modified physical properties; and wherein the modified physical properties are a modification of physical properties, wherein the modification encodes information. A method comprising: obtaining a representation of a three dimensional object having physical properties; obtaining information to encode; determining modified physical properties by modifying the physical properties to encode within the modified physical properties the information; and producing a tangible product, wherein the tangible product is the three dimensional object having the modified physical properties.
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