Patent ID: 7283630
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: G06K,G06Q,G07D

Abstract:
1. A method of verifying the authenticity of goods, comprising the steps of: generating one or more combination codes, wherein each combination code has a random portion and a non-random portion; encrypting the one or more combination codes; associating the encrypted combination codes with one or more goods, wherein each of the goods has a unique encrypted combination code; and examining goods to verify whether they are authentic, wherein examining the goods comprises: wherein the method further includes detecting a diversion of goods from a desired channel or channels of distribution, wherein each desired channel of distribution has a unique encryption key to perform the encryption of the combination codes, and wherein examining of the goods comprises verifying whether an encryption key used for encrypting the combination codes on the inspected goods within the desired channel or channels of distribution matches the encryption key which is uniquely dedicated for the desired channel or channels of distribution, thereby identifying whether a diversion of goods has occurred.