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1. #What does it mean if document has a special void pantograph registration
2. #What does it mean if document has a special void pantograph code

#What does it mean if document has a special void pantograph code

The term barcode covers a variety of code types including quick response codes (QR codes).īarcode scanners can be used to decode and read this data in the supply chain and marketplace. It is to be understood that elements not specifically shown or described may take various forms well known to those skilled in the art.īarcodes on packaging and publications are widely used by manufacturers and publishers to associate identity data with an item. The present invention will be directed in particular to elements forming part of, or in cooperation more directly with the apparatus in accordance with the present invention. 5 shows a flowchart illustrating the coding and authentication process.įIG. 4 shows a graph comparing original and photocopied barcodes.įIG. 2 after copying on a black and white photocopier.įIG.

2 shows an example of a barcode printed with a copy-evident feature.įIG. 1 shows a schematic of a device used to scan an image containing a barcode.įIG. The invention and its objects and advantages will become more apparent in the detailed description of the preferred embodiment presented below. In a specific embodiment of this invention, the barcode itself is printed with a fill comprised of a copy-evident color or pattern.

Upon successful detection of the copy-evident features, the barcode is authenticated as an original barcode.

#What does it mean if document has a special void pantograph registration

The barcode is located and decoded using the registration locators in the barcode image to locate and detect copy-evident features of specific regions of the copy-evident background. The barcode is read to extract the data by capturing an image of the barcode with an imaging device such as a mobile phone camera. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONīriefly, according to one aspect of the present invention a barcode containing data is printed on or near a copy-evident background. Even if the legitimate objects have barcodes or other means for authenticating the object, counterfeiters often make photocopies of legitimate labels in order to obtain refunds or to return objects. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONĪ problem which has been encountered in the industry is returning objects to obtain refunds. This invention relates in general to authentication of objects and more particularly relates to prevention of authentication of objects which have been copied. the disclosure of which is incorporated herein. 30, 2012 herewith, entitled SYSTEM FOR DETECTING REPRODUCTION OF BARCODES, by Pawlik et al. Reference is made to commonly-assigned copending U.S.