Abstract: Described is a characteristic verification system that includes security marks, devices, systems and methods that may be used to authenticate a material good and to provide strong brand protection. A device, such as a smartphone, that includes a software application, a camera and a light source, may be used to interrogate the security mark and connect to remote servers to authenticate the material good at varying levels of assurance. In addition to authenticating the good, the system may also authenticate the user and provide different information to different users and/or limit information that is provided unauthenticated users.

Abstract: Mediums that include features that work together to create a medium that can be tracked, identified and authenticated efficiently and accurately. In addition, these features may be concealed to prevent or hinder potential copiers from copying or passing off a copy as an original. Further, these features may allow organizations to determine the origin of a copy.

Abstract: Described are devices, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for implementing an enhanced multi-factor authentication system. The system uses three user identifiers, and after a first user identifier is verified, the system receives a second user identifier from the user. As the second user identifier is being received, the system automatically detects a third user identifier and verifies simultaneously the second and third user identifiers. The second and third user identifiers are correlated with each other, and the correlation of these two identifiers (e.g., in addition to the identifiers themselves) is also verified.

Abstract: Described are systems for combining multiple latent characteristics within a pigment such that with certain specialized knowledge and tools the specific pigment can be uniquely authenticated. The system takes advantage of the rapid proliferation of artificial light sources that are characterized by combinations of narrow band light sources that combine to simulate natural, or broadband light sources. With knowledge of the ambient lighting spectral emissions and the ability to illuminate the subject with an alternative light source with different spectral emissions, it is possible to determine the presence of the latent characteristics within the pigment. In some embodiments of the system, a smartphone including a CMOS or CCD sensor and a LED light source, could be combined with software to authenticate all of the latent characteristics. These characteristics can be combined with each other in different proportions to mass customize unique solutions for each customer or product line.

Abstract: Mediums that include features that work together to create a medium that can be tracked, identified and authenticated efficiently and accurately. In addition, these features may be concealed to prevent or hinder potential copiers from copying or passing off a copy as an original. Further, these features may allow organizations to determine the origin of a copy.

Abstract: Described is a characteristic verification system that includes security marks, devices, systems and methods that may be used to authenticate a material good and to provide strong brand protection. A device, such as a smartphone, that includes a software application, a camera and a light source, may be used to interrogate the security mark and connect to remote servers to authenticate the material good at varying levels of assurance. In addition to authenticating the good, the system may also authenticate the user and provide different information to different users and/or limit information that is provided unauthenticated users.