Authentication of merchandise units

Details Authentication of merchandise units Authentication of merchandise units

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

C235S375000, C235S487000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322520

ABSTRACT:
A system for authenticating a merchandise unit includes a memory for storing an electronic product code obtained from and identifying the merchandise unit, and a sensor for detecting an attribute of a marking medium associated with the merchandise unit. The system is configured to output data representative of the attribute and the identity of the merchandise unit.

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