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Method and apparatus for counterfeiting protection

  • US 7,757,952 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2006
  • Issued: 07/20/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for providing counterfeiting protection for an object, comprising:

  • an affixer for affixing to an object an identifying mark having a first portion and a second portion wherein said second portion includes an encrypted feature;

    a first reading device for reading the first portion to thereby obtain a first set of information;

    a transmitter for transmitting the first set of information to a remote location;

    a receiver for receiving from the remote location a second set of information; and

    a second reading device for reading the second portion using the second set of information to thereby determine the authenticity of the object, wherein said second reading device includes circuitry for forming an image of at least a part of the second portion, wherein said image is such that it provides for high spectral resolution and high spatial definition.

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