Abstract: In one embodiment, a device includes a plurality of vials each bearing a unique identifier and in discrete locations in the device and an alignment assembly for aligning one of the discrete locations with an access point for dispensing one of the plurality of vials. Computer instructions select a vial of the plurality of vials to be dispensed and inventory information of the plurality of vials is stored, including unique identifiers and a status for each vial. Instructions can deactivate dispensing of the vials based on a signal from an environmental sensor. A deactivation assembly deactivates dispensing of the vials based on the instructions.

Abstract: A device includes a reservoir for holding an article that has thereon and a dispenser for dispensing the articles from the reservoir. A deactivation mechanism may deactivate medicament held within the reservoir.

Abstract: The presently disclosed device includes a plurality of vials each bearing a unique identifier and in discrete locations in the device. An alignment assembly aligns one of the discrete locations with an access point for dispensing one of the vials. Computer executable instructions select a vial to be dispensed and store inventory information of the vials. The inventory information associates the unique identifiers with a status for each the plurality of vials indicating whether a vial is: loaded, dispensed, returned, or remaining undispensed in the device. The computer executable instructions also deactivate dispensing of the vials from the device based on at least one signal received from at least one environmental sensor configured to detect one of: location, temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, blood alcohol content (BAC), and light intrusion. A deactivation assembly deactivates dispensing of the vials based on the instructions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a network-enabled lockbox for securely dispensing a substance includes a wireless communication device, one or more sensors, and a rotating carousel containing one or more doses of the controlled substance. The carousel provides a dose of the substance during a preconfigured period of time. The one or more sensors detect one or more alert conditions. The wireless communications wirelessly communicate information between the network-enabled lockbox and a remote server. For example, the network-enabled lockbox for securely dispensing a substance includes an outer compartment, an interior frame inserted into the compartment and secured to the compartment, a top plate, a worm drive, an electric motor connected to the worm drive, control electronics for controlling the motor, a carousel connected to the worm drive, a plurality of sensors, and a communications subsystem for communicating data to a backend server.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: A device includes a reservoir for holding an article that has thereon and a dispenser for dispensing the articles from the reservoir. A deactivation mechanism may deactivate medicament held within the reservoir.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to compositions of machine verifiable marks comprising embedded unique identifiers and error correction features. In one embodiment, a composition includes an ordered arrangement of reference characters selected from among a plurality of reference characters. Each reference character of the plurality of reference characters is distinct based upon a value calculated by a similarity of one shape to another. The composition further includes a numeric equivalent associated with the reference characters and an error correction feature.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: A device includes a reservoir for holding an article that has thereon and a dispenser for dispensing the articles from the reservoir. A deactivation mechanism may deactivate medicament held within the reservoir.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer program products for performing extrinsic copy detection and authentication of items. According to one method, an arrangement of symbols is generated. The symbols may include a variety of letters, groups of letters, characters, or pictures that are used instead of a word or a group of words. The arrangement of symbols are printed on an item which may hereinafter be referred to as the original or authentic item. A representation of the arrangement of symbols is captured after being printed on the original item. A registration signature is generated based on the captured arrangement of symbols. The registration signature is then stored in a database, such as a secure, central electronic database.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes generating a label containing at least a first and a second unique identifier, associating, linked, or otherwise relating the first and second identifiers with each other. A related system and imaging device are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reagents, and apparatus for authenticating and identifying products. Methods of the invention are easy to implement but difficult to replicate, simulate, alter, transpose, or tamper with. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a product authentication code defined by a frequency array of a population of entities, and an item identifier defined by the specific manifestation of the product authentication code.

Abstract: Methods and portable detection systems are provided herein that allow for authentication of liquid samples that have been manufactured to include an authentication code consisting of two or more single-stranded nucleic acid markers. The authenticating nucleic acid can be detected without the need for sequencing. The methods provided herein address the problem of a lack of a simple way to verify the authenticity of liquid samples that may be of high-value or have crucial implications for safety at the point-of-use or point-of-sale. The ability to verify the authenticity at the point-of-use or point-of-sale can improve safety and prevent fraud for liquid samples including alcohol, wine, spirits, drinking water, perfume, vaccines, fuel, motor oil, brake fluid, and hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer program products for performing extrinsic copy detection and authentication of items. According to one method, an arrangement of symbols is generated. The symbols may include a variety of letters, groups of letters, characters, or pictures that are used instead of a word or a group of words. The arrangement of symbols are printed on an item which may hereinafter be referred to as the original or authentic item. A representation of the arrangement of symbols is captured after being printed on the original item. A registration signature is generated based on the captured arrangement of symbols. The registration signature is then stored in a database, such as a secure, central electronic database.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nucleic-acid based product authentication and identification by determining authentication codes comprising target nucleic acids using oligonucleotide probes associated with samples. The presence of the authentication code is determined using detection methods, such as flow cytometric methods, capable of particle discrimination based on the light scattering or fluorescence properties of the particle. Target-correlated fluorescence signal, originating from a target nucleic acid hybridized to labeled complementary oligonucleotides is determined as an indicator of the presence of the authentication code. In some embodiments, an intercalating dye is used to determine the presence of target nucleotide/oligonucleotide heterodimers and identify an authentication code.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, reagents, and apparatus for authenticating and identifying products. Methods of the disclosure are easy to implement but difficult to replicate, simulate, alter, transpose, or tamper with. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of authenticating products using a product authentication code defined by a frequency array of a population of entities, and an item identifier defined by the specific manifestation of the product authentication code.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nucleic-acid based product authentication by determining authentication codes comprising target nucleic acids using oligonucleotide probes immobilized on particulate and non-particulate substrates. The presence of the authentication code is determined using detection methods, such as flow cytometric methods, capable of particle discrimination based on the light scattering or fluorescence properties of the particle, or by spatial resolution of oligonucleotides immobilized at specific loci on a substrate. Target-correlated fluorescence signal, originating from a target nucleic acid hybridized to substrate-immobilized oligonucleotide is determined as an indicator of the presence of the authentication code.