Method and system used for item authentication and customization

A tracer, pattern technology, applied in the field of customized systems for authenticating items, which can solve the problem of reducing image size and compromising aesthetic appeal

Active Publication Date: 2017-07-21
US POSTAL SERVICE
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[0047] Features, aspects, and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of several embodiments that are intended to be within the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein. These and other embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, the invention not being limited to any particular embodiments disclosed herein.

[0048] The system described herein provides an improved authentication system that elicits, detects, and identifies a response to an indicator in an item to be verified or authenticated. In some embodiments, the systems described herein provide an improved authentication system that excites, detects and identifies an infrared (IR) response of an indicator in an item to be verified or authenticated. In some embodiments, the systems described herein provide an improved authentication system that excite...

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A method of illuminating an item is disclosed. The method includes applying adhesive to the item, interspersing a taggant in the adhesive, illuminating the item with an excitation signal, sensing luminescence emitted by the taggant in response to illumination by the excitation signal, and determining the authenticity of the item based on the sensed emitted luminescence. The item can include any item benefited by authentication, and can include a postage stamp. A method of customizing an item is disclosed. This can include the steps of preparing a substrate, applying a security feature to the substrate, printing non-customized information on the substrate, receiving image information, and printing the image information on the substrate.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 13 / 790,559, filed March 8, 2013, which in turn claims U.S. Provisional No. 61 / 609,163, filed March 9, 2012 priority of the application, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Any and all priority claims identified in the Application Data Sheet or any corrections thereto are hereby incorporated by reference pursuant to 37 CFR 1.57. technical field [0003] The present application generally relates to customized systems and methods for authenticating items. Background technique [0004] Counterfeit items of all kinds are a serious problem throughout the world, causing huge loss of revenue to legitimate businesses and individuals. Difficulty in distinguishing items produced by counterfeiters from genuine items, thereby capturing revenue from sales to manufacturers of genuine items, and impacting legitimate commerce when counte...

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IPC IPC(8): G06K19/06
CPCG06K19/06103G07D7/20B42D25/30B42D25/47B42D25/378G07D7/1205
Inventor 哈里德·胡塞恩玛丽·特雷泽·多明格斯大卫·E·费勒威廉·G·阿克曼
Owner US POSTAL SERVICE
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