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Method for determining forgeries and authenticating signatures

  • US 5,737,886 A
  • Filed: 04/04/1996
  • Issued: 04/14/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A forgery deterrent and authentication system, comprising:

  • a. the encoding of a principal'"'"'s personal identification number and separately numbered codes on an information bearing medium using a central registrar;

    b. the placing of the principal'"'"'s information bearing medium on items signed by the principal with a tamper proof adhesive;

    c. the authenticating of the principal'"'"'s information bearing medium through a reeder;

    d. the issuing of a certificate of authenticity of at least one of the items including attaching a duplicate information bearing medium thereto; and

    e. the maintaining of a database containing the record of possession of at least one of the items.

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