Item verification and authentication system and method

Abstract

Disclosed are a system and method to verify and authenticate an item. The system includes a memory and a processor. The processor includes a reader module, an optical character recognition (OCR) module, an image recognition module, a camera module, and an item digital passport (IDP) module. The reader module scans and processes a matrix barcode and other barcodes. The optical character recognition (OCR) module scans one or more of a micro size alphanumeric code, a nano size alphanumeric code, and a visible alphanumeric code present on a hologram that is embossed, printed, or lasered on the item and verifies the item by comparing the scanned data with the data corresponding to the item stored in the memory. The optical character recognition module authenticates the item if the scanned data matches with the data corresponding to the item stored in the memory. The optical character recognition module facilitates a user interface to display the comparison data and the authentication data. The image recognition module verifies and authenticates one or more of a micro size image, a nano size image, and a visible holographic image present on the hologram. The camera module analyzes the intricate details of one or more of the hologram features and elements, and a security print design features and elements captured by a camera lens. The camera module measures individual features and elements present in the hologram, and the security print design features and elements with an embedded ruler. The item digital passport (IDP) module captures data pertaining to the movement of the items from a source point to a destination point.

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