摘要 |
A method that involves product authentication includes associating a serial number of a device with a first consumer product, thereby allowing an authenticity of the first consumer product to be verified using the device, determining whether the first consumer product is authentic using the serial number, and associating the serial number of the device with a second consumer product after the first consumer product is sold and after the device has been returned for recycling, thereby allowing an authenticity of the second consumer product to be verified using the device. |