Abstract: Systems and method of encrypting text using glyphs. Implementations of a first method may include receiving text including one or more characters having an order, altering the order of the one or more characters using a mixer cipher to produce one or more mixed characters, and substituting for the one or more mixed characters one or more encrypted characters using a stochastic cipher. The method may further include generating at least one glyph by associating one or more symbols and a position of the one or more symbols within a perimeter of the at least one glyph with the one or more encrypted characters and writing the at least one glyph to a substrate.

Abstract: Secure methods of distributing and prescribing prescription medications and related systems significantly increase prescription medication distribution security. Applications of the present invention are particularly useful in prescribing and distributing lifestyle drugs where an actual physical examination is not necessarily required, but are similarly useful for all prescription medications. A system configured according to a particular embodiment of the present invention involves a prescription request kiosk, a prescription request review terminal, a medical information database, and a pharmacy all associated with a prescription distribution system processor. Particular embodiments of prescriptions of the present invention include a photograph of a prescription requestor on the prescription for added security along with additional follow-up questions to be asked by the pharmacist to the customer.

Abstract: A system for verifying product authenticity. A verification system may include: coded microstructures contained within a product. In particular implementations, such as pharmaceuticals, the microstructures are edible and, in some cases, even digestible. Glyph coding may be included to enhance the readability of the microstructures that may have been damaged during manufacture. Microstructures may be incorporated into the product so that they are not visible from the outside of the product to increase the difficulty of counterfeiting the product.

Abstract: Applications of the present invention are particularly useful in providing a system that allows the secure distribution of medical documents through a medical kiosk. The medical kiosk includes a customer interface and a camera that captures an image of the customer and attaches the image to a medical document. In order to receive a medical document through the kiosk, a customer requests a medical examination, enters information into the system by answering questions, and using medical instruments, and then requests the medical document. A picture of the customer is captured for attachment to the medical document. Another embodiment of the invention allows a customer to communicate directly with a medical professional during the examination process through a customer interface with the kiosk.