Authenticity Determination
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1. A method of determining the authenticity of an article, the method utilizing a tag having a tag data store, and wherein the method includes:
- a) in a tag reader, determining article information from the tag data store;
b) comparing the article information to predetermined information, the predetermined information being obtained from at least one of.i) the tag store;
ii) a database;
iii) a second tag provided on the article; and
,iv) the article; and
,c) authenticating the article dependent on the result of the comparison.
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Abstract
A method of determining the authenticity of an article. The method utilises a tag having a tag data store, which is coupled to the article. The method includes in a tag reader, determining article information from the tag data store. The article information is then compared to predetermined information obtained from the tag store, a database, a second tag provided on the article or the article itself, thereby allowing the article to be authenticated based on the result of the comparison. This can be used for offering reduced insurance premiums.
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26 Claims
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1. A method of determining the authenticity of an article, the method utilizing a tag having a tag data store, and wherein the method includes:
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a) in a tag reader, determining article information from the tag data store; b) comparing the article information to predetermined information, the predetermined information being obtained from at least one of. i) the tag store; ii) a database; iii) a second tag provided on the article; and
,iv) the article; and
,c) authenticating the article dependent on the result of the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. Apparatus for determining the authenticity of an article, the article including a tag having a tag data store, and wherein the apparatus includes a tag reader for:
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a) determining article information from the tag data store; and
,b) allowing a comparison of the article information to predetermined information, to thereby authenticate the article dependent on the result of the comparison, the predetermined information being obtained from at least one of. i) the tag store; ii) a database; iii) a second tag provided on the article; and
,iv) the article. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method for use in determining the authenticity of an article, the article including a tag having a tag data store, and wherein the method includes:
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a) in a tag reader, storing article information in the tag data store; and
,b) providing predetermined information, the predetermined in formation being used to authenticate the article by comparing the predetermined information to the article information, the predetermined information being provided to at least one of; i) in the tag store; ii) in a second tag provided on the article; and
,iii) on the article.
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20. (canceled)
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21. Apparatus for use in determining the authenticity of an article, the article including a tag having a tag data store, and wherein the apparatus includes a tag reader for storing article information in the tag data store, the article information being related to predetermined information to allow authentication of the article by comparing the predetermined information to the article information, the predetermined information being provided at least one of.
a) in the tag store; -
b) in a second tag provided on the article; and
,c) on the article.
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22. A method associated with insuring an article, the method including:
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a) providing an article authentication mechanism by; i) storing article information in a tag having a tag data store, the tag being attached to the article; ii) providing predetermined information for use in authenticating the article, the predetermined information being provided at least one of. (1) in the tag store, (2) in a database; (3) in a second tag provided on the article; and
,(4) in the article; and
,b) insuring the article, the insurance premium being at a reduced level compared to the premium payable if the article did not include the authentication mechanism.
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23. (canceled)
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24. A method associated with an insured article, the method including:
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a) in a tag reader, determining article information from a tag having a tag data store, the tag being attached to the article; b) comparing the article information to predetermined information, the predetermined information being obtained from at least one of; i) the tag store; ii) a second tag provided on the article; and
,iii) the article; and
,c) authenticating the article dependent on the result of the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. (canceled)
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