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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2002
Chris W. Honsinger, Ontario, NY (US);
Gustavo R. Paz-pujalt, Rochester, NY (US);
Donald R. Williams, Williamson, NY (US);
Jerry Carmen, Spencerport, NY (US);
Chris W. Honsinger, Ontario, NY (US);
Gustavo R. Paz-Pujalt, Rochester, NY (US);
Donald R. Williams, Williamson, NY (US);
Jerry Carmen, Spencerport, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for authenticating a printed or scanned embedded image is disclosed that utilizes a prediction of the effect of a print or scanning process on the embedded message based upon characteristics of the printer or scanner. These values are measured directly at the time of authentication and compared to the predicted. Based on the comparison a decision is made regarding authenticity.