18511297. Authentication of a Physical Credential simplified abstract (Capital One Services, LLC)

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Authentication of a Physical Credential

Organization Name

Capital One Services, LLC

Inventor(s)

Clayton Johnson of Edgewood MD (US)

Daniel Tesser of McLean VA (US)

Luis De La Rosa of Falls Church VA (US)

Jeffrey Wieker of Falls Church VA (US)

Authentication of a Physical Credential - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511297 titled 'Authentication of a Physical Credential

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for detecting a physical characteristic of a credential to authenticate it. Here are the key points:

  • Detection of a physical characteristic of a credential for authentication
  • Receiving an image of the credential
  • Determining an optical characteristic of a secure feature of the credential
  • Determining an expected optical characteristic based on known properties of the secure feature
  • Authenticating the credential based on a comparison of the determined optical characteristic to the expected optical characteristic

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as banking, government, and security where authentication of credentials is crucial.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of counterfeit credentials and enhances security measures by detecting physical characteristics for authentication.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved credential authentication, enhanced security, and reduced risk of fraud.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application for this technology could be in the development of advanced security systems for access control in high-security environments.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of biometric authentication methods for credential verification, but this technology focuses on detecting physical characteristics of the credential itself.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle variations in physical characteristics due to wear and tear of the credential over time?

The patent application does not address how the technology accounts for changes in physical characteristics of the credential that may occur over time.

What are the limitations of this technology in detecting sophisticated counterfeit credentials?

The patent application does not discuss the potential limitations of the technology in detecting highly sophisticated counterfeit credentials.


Original Abstract Submitted

Aspects described herein may provide detection of a physical characteristic of a credential, thereby allowing for authentication of the credential. According to some aspects, these and other benefits may be achieved by detecting the physical characteristic with the credential. An image of a credential may be received. An optical characteristic of a secure feature of the credential may be determined. An expected optical characteristic of the secure feature may be determined based on known properties of the secure feature. A determination as to whether the credential is authentic may be based on a comparison of the determined optical characteristic of the secure feature to the expected optical characteristic of the secure feature.