Patent attributes
A system and method for identifying and authenticating a counterfeit article using digital fingerprints are disclosed. The system comprises a server with a processor and memory, and a database. The memory is configured to store a set of modules executable by the processor. The set of modules include, but not limited to, a digital image acquisition module, a comparison module, and a decision module. The digital image acquisition module is configured to extract analog identification indicium of the article from one or more images. The comparison module is configured to compare analog identification indicium with actual analog identification indicium of the article. The decision module detects the authenticity of the article based on the comparison results. The system further comprises an anti-counterfeiting network verification system in communication with the server, configured to securely protect the actual analog identification indicium of the article from unauthorized access and other potential crimes.
