18301455. ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Yuan-Jyue Chen of Seattle WA (US)
Karin Strauss of Seattle WA (US)
Christian Paquin of Herndon VA (US)
Alexander Steven Crown of Bellevue WA (US)
Sergey Yekhanin of Redmond WA (US)
ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18301455 titled 'ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes the use of synthetic polynucleotides to create molecular anti-counterfeiting taggants that encode a unique bit sequence. These taggants are placed on items to serve as molecular identifiers of authenticity. A substrate is used to read the encoded bit sequence by detecting hybridization with the synthetic polynucleotides in the taggant. Multiple versions of the substrate are created to prevent reverse engineering, with each version hybridizing to different subsets of the polynucleotides in the taggant. A detectable pattern on the substrate confirms the authenticity of the item.
- Molecular anti-counterfeiting taggants made from synthetic polynucleotides
- Encode a unique bit sequence for authenticity identification
- Read out using a substrate detecting hybridization with the polynucleotides
- Multiple substrate versions created to prevent reverse engineering
- Detectable pattern on substrate confirms item authenticity
Potential Applications:
- Anti-counterfeiting measures in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury goods - Supply chain management to track and verify product authenticity - Brand protection and intellectual property rights enforcement
Problems Solved:
- Counterfeiting and fraud in the market - Ensuring product authenticity and brand reputation - Preventing unauthorized replication of taggants
Benefits:
- Enhanced security and trust for consumers - Improved brand protection and market competitiveness - Efficient supply chain management and product tracking
Commercial Applications:
Title: Molecular Anti-Counterfeiting Taggants: Applications and Market Implications
The technology can be utilized in industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury goods to combat counterfeiting and ensure product authenticity. This innovation offers enhanced security measures, brand protection, and supply chain management capabilities, making it a valuable tool for companies looking to safeguard their products and reputation in the market.
Questions about Molecular Anti-Counterfeiting Taggants:
1. How can the use of multiple substrate versions prevent reverse engineering of the taggants? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology across different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
Molecular anti-counterfeiting taggants are made from a plurality of synthetic polynucleotides that collectively encode a bit sequence using the sequences and hybridization states of the polynucleotides. The polynucleotide taggant is placed on an item as a molecular identifier of authenticity. The bit sequence encoded by the polynucleotide taggant is read out using a substrate which has bound polynucleotides complexes that hybridize with the synthetic polynucleotides in the polynucleotide taggant. A detectable signal is present where hybridization occurs. To prevent a bad actor from reverse engineering and creating a copy of the polynucleotide taggant using the results of hybridization to the substrate, multiple versions of the substrate are created. Each version hybridizes to different subsets of the synthetic polynucleotides in the polynucleotide taggant. A detectable pattern on the substrate that is present when exposed to the polynucleotide taggant is used for validating authenticity of the item.
