Authenticated Barcode Patterns

摘要

A system and method for hidden security feature detection, analysis and authentication using a smart device is disclosed. The smart device can detect and analyze hidden security features using the camera capability of the smart device to capture a digital image, and then analyze and authenticate that image using a security service including a database of security feature data, processing rules, and other information. The security service can support a variety of smart devices and security features. The smart device includes a security-specific autofocus function that allows the smart device to be positioned within a range of distances and angles from a target document that includes hidden/covert security feature(s). The smart device can display an enhanced image showing the hidden security feature(s) and/or report if the security feature is valid or invalid, along with related information, via beeps, vibration, display, text messaging, or other reporting capabilities.

主权项

1. A point-of-sale system comprising:
an imaging system; a user interface display; a control system configured to, while the point-of-sale system is used to complete a transaction for a particular item:
obtain, via the imaging system, image data of a product code associated with the particular item, wherein the product code comprises a pattern of printed indicia comprising a first set of multiple regions separated from one another by a second set of multiple regions that contrast with the first set, wherein the first and second sets of multiple regions have a spatial relationship indicative of a product type and a product source associated with the particular item;decode, based on the spatial relationship of the first and second sets of multiple regions, product identification data comprising an indication of the product type and the product source;make a determination, based on the obtained image data, that the product code is either authentic or rather that the product code is unauthentic; andif the determination is made that the product code is unauthentic, cause the user interface display to render an indication of unauthenticity, or else, if the determination is made that the produce is authentic, proceed with the transaction for the particular item.