Abstract: A computerized system for classifying and authenticating documents is provided. The Classification process involves the creation of a Unique Pair Feature Vector which provides the best discrimination information for each pair of Document Classes at every node in a Pairwise Comparison Nodal Network. The Nodal Network has a plurality of nodes, each node corresponding to the best discrimination information between two potential document classes. By performing a pairwise comparison of the potential documents using this nodal network, the document is classified. After classification, the document can be authenticated for validity.

Abstract: The present solution disclosed herein is directed to methods and systems for authenticating identification (ID) documents. Fake IDs are an issue and have become difficult to detect by eye. Fake ID producers can reproduce the data content of 2D barcodes. However, fake ID producers can have a difficult time reproducing the physical characteristics of real IDs. For example, the fake ID producers may not be able to reproduce the physical characteristics of barcodes, such as 2D barcodes in PDF-417 format. The present solution utilizes the specific production characteristics of various features on a given ID document to verify its authenticity.

Abstract: A computerized system for classifying and authenticating documents is provided. The Classification process involves the creation of a Unique Pair Feature Vector which provides the best discrimination information for each pair of Document Classes at every node in a Pairwise Comparison Nodal Network. The Nodal Network has a plurality of nodes, each node corresponding to the best discrimination information between two potential document classes. By performing a pairwise comparison of the potential documents using this nodal network, the document is classified. After classification, the document can be authenticated for validity.

Abstract: Among other things, a physical device is determined to be validly issued by a party that issues physical devices that include security features. At least a portion of a photographic or video image of the physical device is processed automatically to determine if the physical device includes at least one of the security features.

Abstract: Among other things, a user of a mobile device who is delivering an ordered product from a store to a customer at a location can confirm that the customer is a proper person to receive the ordered product.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for automatically identifying and validating a document, for validating the identity of a bearer of a document, for verifying that the bearer has authorization to participate in an activity represented by the document, and for comparing information on the document against information databases to determine if there are known concerns about the document or its bearer. A document type is narrowed by initially determining the size of the document, and is then identified from amongst a group of documents by looking for colors or other characteristics at specific locations on the document only until the document is identified. The order in which document locations are looked at is dependent upon a history of the types of documents that have been identified.