Consumer authentication systems and methods

US9734505B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Avery Dennison Corporation · US

Inventors

• Dennis R. Benoit · Simpsonville, US
• Alan Green · Guelph, CA
• Mary A. Greenwood · Newport Beach, US
• Eva Schaefers · Munster, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 23, 2015
• Grant date: Aug 15, 2017
• Expiry date: Jul 23, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L63/0876
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Authentication systems and related methods are described which enable consumers to conveniently determine whether an article is an authentic or legitimate article, as opposed to a counterfeit or imitation article. The systems and methods utilize electronic tags incorporated into the article and/or its packaging, and appropriately configured mobile devices such as a smart phone.