Distribution and use of trusted photos
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1. A method of printing a trusted image, comprising:
- an individual user electronically contacting a governmental agency, soliciting an image depicting the user stored in an archive maintained by said governmental agency;
electronically receiving said image from said contacted governmental agency; and
printing a document incorporating said image.
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Abstract
A trusted repository of images, such as the image archive maintained by a state motor vehicle licensing agency, is used to provide images for non-driver license applications. As needed, a user may electronically contact such an agency and solicit a copy of their driver license photo. The agency responds by sending an electronic version of the photo, which then can be incorporated, e.g., into identification documents. Since the photograph comes from a trusted, independent source, it can be used in identification documents without requiring the individual to sit for another photo. A number of other technologies and applications are also detailed.
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1. A method of printing a trusted image, comprising:
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an individual user electronically contacting a governmental agency, soliciting an image depicting the user stored in an archive maintained by said governmental agency;
electronically receiving said image from said contacted governmental agency; and
printing a document incorporating said image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A document printed according to the method of 1.
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11. A method of distributing a trusted image, comprising:
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at a governmental agency, receiving an electronic request for an archived personal image from an individual depicted in said image; and
electronically transmitting said image to said individual. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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16. A document printing method, comprising:
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receiving a digital photo, the photo having plural-bit data steganographically encoded therein;
by reference to said steganographically encoded data, generating text to be printed with said photo; and
printing a document including both said photo and said text.
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