Abstract: An object registration system includes a server system and a database accessible via a worldwide network of computer. The system is utilized to register a user for registration of an object. The system responds to a request from a registered user to register the object by providing identification to be associated with object. The identification comprises first secret identification affixed to, or embedded in or on the object, and a second non-secret identification to be associated with the object. The object information is stored in the database for each object and includes the first secret identification, the second non-secret identification, and object ownership information.

Abstract: An object registration system includes a server system and a database accessible via a worldwide network of computer. The system is utilized to register a user for registration of an object. The system responds to a request from a registered user to register the object by providing identification to be associated with object. The identification comprises first secret identification affixed to, or embedded in or on the object, and a second non-secret identification to be associated with the object. The object information is stored in the database for each object and includes the first secret identification, the second non-secret identification, object identification information and ownership information.

Abstract: An art registration system, method and database utilize identification tags affixed to works of art. Each tag includes a secret identification code. The tag is affixed to the work of art or art object. Each tag is issued only to an authorized user who is registered with the system. Identification information for the work of art and the owner of the work is stored in the database.

Abstract: Labels for affixation to works of art, art objects, and other valuable items to uniquely identify the works for registration in a registration system and database is described. Each identification tag includes a secret identification code and a visually readable second identification code. The secret identification code is encoded in a magnetic medium readable only with a separate reader device.

Abstract: An art registration, system, method and database utilize identification tags affixed to works of art. Each tag includes a secret identification code. The tag is affixed to the work of art or art object. Each tag is issued only to an authorized user who is registered with the system. Identification information for the work of art and the owner of the work is stored in the database.

Abstract: Labels for affixation to works of art, art objects, and other valuable items to uniquely identify the works for registration in a registration system and database is described. Each identification tag includes a secret identification code and a visually readable second identification code. The secret identification code is encoded in a magnetic medium readable only with a separate reader device.