Inventors:
Alexander V. Kent - Riverton NJ, US
International Classification:
G06Q 99/00, G06Q 30/00, G06F 17/30
US Classification:
705310, 705318, 707802, 707769, 707E17044, 707E17014
Abstract:
This invention implements a process for a genuine brand name product(s) authentication on the spot—both physical market places of all kinds worldwide, and virtual/Internet-based retailers, auctioneers and such—conducted for genuine mobile devices (cell phones, mobile phones, any mobile communication equipment and/or combinations thereof; any known or future stationary communication equipment including but not limited to desktop, laptop, notebook personal/corporate computers/stations and/or variations thereof); for genuine pharmaceutical drugs/medications/medicine and devices; and for any other genuine products, legitimate manufacturers of which suffer losses due to the counterfeiting and piracy activities worldwide.The authentication is done by means of electronic text messaging (SMS) to-and-from an Internet-based database and using the respective manufacturer/authenticator-assigned unique I.D.'s (similar, but not limited, to IMEI for mobile devices of all kinds).