Marking articles using a covert digitally watermarked image

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7529385
APP PUB NO 20070145735A1
SERIAL NO

11708984

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A marking system that includes forming at least one marking in or on an article, wherein the image formed is not visible to the unaided human observer, and further contains at least one digital watermark. The digitally watermarked image comprises emissive and photoabsorptive portions. The digitally watermarked image is applied using a substance reactive to a predetermined excitation source, and exposure to ultraviolet light. Other traditional techniques, such as printing with fluorescent inks may be used in combination. The digitally watermarked image is subsequently observable upon exposure to the predetermined excitation source. The digitally watermarked image may be observed and decoded by appropriately configured detection systems, wherein the information obtained may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, authentication and security of the article or information contained within the article.

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SPECTRA SYSTEMS CORPORATION A DELAWARE CORPORATION321 SOUTH MAIN STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02903

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conroy, Jeffrey L Rumford, US 33 803
Lawandy, Nabil M North Kingstown, US 105 2646
Smuk, Andrei Providence, US 12 260

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