| 摘要 |
In one embodiment of the present invention, an associative data storage device for authentication of collectable objects is described. A non-volatile electronic data storage device is used in combination with at least one collectable object. The non-volatile electronic data storage device is detached from the collectable object and electronically configured to store at least one immutable digital image of at least one unique appearance characteristic of the collectable object. The data storage device is provided with tamper resistant visual markings that are associative with visual markings of the collectable object so as to provide association of the data storage device with the collectable object. The non-volatile electronic data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for a user to view one or more digital images of the unique appearance characteristics of the collectable object for authentication and identification of the collectable object. In preferred embodiments, the non-volatile data storage device is a solid-state Flash Memory type data storage device.
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