Target marking for secure logo validation process
US9626559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2218/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The instant application describes a method for acquiring via a vehicle wheel alignment system an image of a target including a validation logo, the validation logo being used for recognition by the vehicle wheel alignment system and determination of authenticity of the validation logo by the vehicle wheel alignment system; identifying the validation logo within the image of the target; comparing the identified validation logo with a reference validation logo; computing a similarity metric based on a result of a comparison between the identified validation logo and the reference validation logo; and based on the computed similarity metric, enabling or disabling the vehicle wheel alignment system.
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