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Secure photo carrying identification device, as well as means and method for authenticating such an identification device

  • US 7,273,169 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2004
  • Issued: 09/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for authenticating an identification device including a memory, comprising:

  • scanning a photographic image included on the identification device, the photographic image including hidden information;

    generating image data based on the scanned photographic image;

    analyzing the image data in accordance with a predetermined image analysis procedure to derive the hidden information; and

    providing the hidden information to a processor for verification of the photographic image based on said hidden information and authentication data stored in the memory.

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