Collectable Resale Protection
AssigneeLexmark International, Inc.
InventorsScott R. Castle, Steve B. Fischer, Kate O. Giuliani, Daniel L. Thomas
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Abstract
To better protect collectible cards, a better tamper evident case is needed, one that counterfeiters cannot replicate. Disclosed is a collectible card case where each edge is physical unclonable function (“PUF”) material that counterfeiters cannot replicate. Further disclosed is a thermally sealed bag with an integrated PUF material where each bag is unique and unclonable, and a device for sealing and measuring the magnetic and optical properties of the PUF material. Finally, a reusable hard case is disclosed with features that allow for a one-time use PUF security clip.
Claims4
A container case base with a tamper evident edged cover for multifactor authentication comprising:
- a base container for creating a rim surface to accept a cover;
- the cover for the base container where the rim of the cover contains magnetic and optical particles;
- the base and cover are substantially made of vinyl, PET, polyester, nylon or other rigid or flexible materials;
- wherein the cover is affixed to the base by gluing, welding or locking, and the affixing method will not separate without disturbing the authentication features, and the authentication is measured by a magnetic sensor or optical image that is compared to similar enrollment.
A folded container with a tamper evident edge for multifactor authentication comprising:
- a base film for creating a rim surface to accept a fold to create a cover with a sealed flap;
- the sealed cover flap contains magnetic and optical particles;
- the sealed cover flap is created by gluing, welding or locking;
- the base and cover are substantially made of vinyl, PET, polyester, nylon or other rigid or flexible materials;
- wherein the affixing method will not separate without disturbing the authentication features and the authentication is measured by a magnetic sensor or optical image that is compared to similar enrollment.
A closed container case that has exposed edges to accept a tamper sealing clip comprising:
- a locking mechanism that covers exposed edges cannot be removed without pulling the tab;
- the locking mechanism contains magnetic and optical particles;
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- the locking mechanism has interlocking barbs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.