摘要 |
The present invention includes a system and method of authenticating goods for sale over a network. The method includes associating a product identification indicia with a product to be sold over the network. The product is then purchased over the network and the product has the product identification indicia associated therewith. Upon receipt of the purchased product, the indicia associated with the product is analyzed and communicated to an authentication device. The authenticity of the indicia is then determined using the authentication device and the determination is communicated to the purchaser. The invention also includes the possibility of checking that the vendor is authorized to sell specific goods. Other authentication functions and methods also are disclosed. |