Image analysis – Applications – Mail processing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2623)
Image analysis
Applications
Mail processing
C382S141000, C340S005860
Reexamination Certificate
active
07035428
ABSTRACT:
A workpiece authentication technique is provided. The technique bases workpiece authentication upon intrinsic physical characteristics of the workpiece, including one or more images of topographical appearance of at least one portion of the workpiece.
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Ahmed Samir
Cesari and McKenna LLP
Kim Charles
The Escher Group, Ltd.
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