Tamper-resistant authentication mark for use in product or product packaging authentication
First Claim
1. A method of producing a tamper-resistant authentication mark on a product or product package, the method comprising acts of:
- applying one or more light-sensitive compounds to the product or product package to produce an authentication mark; and
thereafter applying a sealer over the mark in a manner to isolate the mark and without mixing the sealer with the one or more light-sensitive compounds.
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Abstract
A method of authenticating products or packaging by analyzing key ingredients on products or on product packaging is disclosed. Light-sensitive compounds can be used to identify the product or product packaging. The product or product package may include visible or invisible ink containing a particular light-sensitive compound. One or more light-sensitive compounds and ink, if used, may be printed in one or more locations on the product or product packaging to produce an authentication mark to inhibit inadvertent or intentional removal of the mark, thereby rendering the mark tamper-resistant. The mark is sealed to isolate the mark from the environment. A device may be used to irradiate the mark and read light absorption or emission. A controller determines the authenticity of the mark by comparing the emitted or absorbed properties to a standard.
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49 Claims
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1. A method of producing a tamper-resistant authentication mark on a product or product package, the method comprising acts of:
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applying one or more light-sensitive compounds to the product or product package to produce an authentication mark; and
thereafter applying a sealer over the mark in a manner to isolate the mark and without mixing the sealer with the one or more light-sensitive compounds. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of producing a tamper-resistant authentication mark on a product or product package, the method comprising acts of:
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applying one or more light-sensitive compounds to the product or product package to produce an authentication mark, with the one or more light-sensitive compounds comprising a non-UV light-sensitive compound; and
applying a sealer within or over the mark. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method of producing a tamper-resistant authentication mark on a product or product package, the method comprising acts of:
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applying an ink having one or more light-sensitive compounds to the product or product package to produce an authentication mark, with the one or more light-sensitive compounds comprising an IR or near IR light-sensitive compound;
applying a UV-curable overcoat over the mark; and
curing the overcoat with UV light. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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