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Identification marking and method for applying the identification marking to an item

  • US 20050184872A1
  • Filed: 11/24/2004
  • Published: 08/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for processing a surface of an item and providing an association using a surface processing system, comprising the steps of:

  • a. receiving an item having a first identification marking on a surface of said item to provide a received item for providing a first identification signal in response to a first interrogation signal;

    b. applying a second identification marking to said surface of said item for providing a second identification signal in response to a second interrogation signal;

    c. applying at least one of said first and second interrogation signals to said item to provide at least one of said first and second identification signals;

    d. first receiving said at least one of said first and second identification signals in response to said applying said at least one of said first and second interrogation signals; and

    e. determining a first association in response to said first receiving.

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