Image-Based Matching Position Output for Object Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for identifying a matching position on objects, such as products with random patterns, are difficult to implement due to cost and technical limitations, making it challenging to perform accurate individual identification or authenticity determination.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that utilizes a camera and image processing to identify objects and determine matching positions by associating object identification information with matching position information in a database, enabling easy checking of the matching position through a user interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a matching position is determined in advance for individual identification or authenticity determination, then identification accuracy is improved, but ease of checking the matching position deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification accuracyVSAvoidease of checking matching position
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a display device as an intermediary between the object and the user. The display device shows the matching position information on the object, allowing users to easily verify the correct position without compromising the accuracy of individual identification or authenticity determination

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the matching position information and displays it on the object. This allows users to see where the matching position is located without affecting the actual identification process, resolving the contradiction between accuracy and ease of checking

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentEP4006828B1Comparison position output system
Publication Date: 2025.12.10 NEC CORP
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AI summary

A matching position output system includes: a shooting means configured to shoot an image of an object; a generating means configured to generate information identifying the object from the shot image of the object; and an output means configured to, based on the generated information identifying the object, acquire information of a matching position of the object from a recording means configured to associate and record the information identifying the object and the information of the matching position of the object, and output the information of the matching position of the object.