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Two dimensional barcode and method of authentication of such barcode

US9916527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2017
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

A method is disclosed for creating a 2D barcode. In an embodiment, the method includes: embedding primary information that can be read by a 2D-barcode-reader in a primary information pattern, and embedding secondary information that is made difficult to reproduce without alteration in a visible pattern. In an embodiment, the visible pattern is embedded within the barcode in at least one area that does not contain any primary information.

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