公开(公告)号：US20060126094A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11011829

申请日：2004-12-14

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/004 ,  G07B2017/00588

Abstract: A method and system for printing an original image which is protected against copying or alteration, such as a postal indicium, and for determining if that image has been altered. The image includes a copy detection feature and coded information linked to the copy detection feature. Altered images are detected by testing to determine if the link between the copy detection feature and the coded information if fact exists. The copy detection feature and the coded information can be linked by: 1) generating said copy detection feature as a pseudorandom function of said coded information; identifying a type of printer corresponding to said printer; and incorporating information identifying said type of printer into said image; or 2) creating a robust descriptor of said copy detection feature; and incorporating said descriptor into said coded information; or 3) creating a robust descriptor of said copy detection feature; and incorporating said descriptor into said coded information, and modifying said copy detection feature as a pseudorandom function of said coded information; or 4) generating said copy detection feature as a pseudorandom function of said coded information; creating a robust descriptor of said copy detection feature; and incorporating said descriptor into said coded information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于打印防止复制或改变的原始图像的方法和系统，例如邮戳，并且用于确定该图像是否被改变。 该图像包括复制检测特征和链接到复制检测特征的编码信息。 通过测试来检测改变的图像，以确定如果事实存在，则复制检测特征与编码信息之间的链接是否被确定。 复制检测特征和编码信息可以通过以下方式链接：1）生成所述拷贝检测特征作为所述编码信息的伪随机函数; 识别对应于所述打印机的打印机类型; 并将识别所述类型的打印机的信息合并到所述图像中; 或2）创建所述拷贝检测特征的鲁棒描述符; 并将所述描述符合并到所述编码信息中; 或3）创建所述复制检测特征的鲁棒描述符; 并将所述描述符合并到所述编码信息中，并将所述拷贝检测特征修改为所述编码信息的伪随机函数; 或者4）产生所述拷贝检测特征作为所述编码信息的伪随机函数; 创建所述拷贝检测特征的鲁棒描述符; 并将所述描述符合并到所述编码信息中。

公开(公告)号：US20060053084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11222144

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07B17/02 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00435 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B2017/00443

Abstract: A system and method to provide identification codes to track outbound mail and corresponding replies. Tracking is enabled where an intended recipient is not determined until after physical components of the mailpiece are assembled. A first ID code is associated with a second ID code on a return envelope. The first ID code is positioned on a front of the return envelope proximal to a return address on the return envelope. The second ID code is positioned on a back of the return envelope proximal to a recipient address region on the return envelope. The return envelope is inserted into a carrier envelope with the front of the return envelope facing the back of the carrier envelope, and the second ID code and the recipient address region being visible through a front window in the front of the carrier envelope. A recipient address is printed in the recipient address region of the reply envelope, through the front window on the carrier envelope. To allow mail piece tracking, the first and second ID codes are associated with the intended recipient of the outbound mail.

Abstract translation: 提供识别代码以跟踪出站邮件和相应回复的系统和方法。 在邮件的物理组件组装完毕之后，才能启用跟踪。 第一个ID代码与返回信封上的第二个ID代码相关联。 第一个ID代码位于返回信封的前面，靠近返回信封上的返回地址。 第二个ID代码位于返回信封的背面，靠近返回信封上的收件人地址区域。 返回信封被插入到载体信封中，返回信封的前部面向载体信封的背面，并且第二ID码和接收者地址区域通过载体信封前部的前窗可见。 接收者地址通过载波信封的前窗口打印在应答信封的接收者地址区域中。 为了允许邮件跟踪，第一和第二ID代码与出站邮件的预期收件人相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07644010B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11222144

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

IPC: G05Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  B65D27/00 ,  B65D27/06

CPC classification number: G07B17/00435 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B2017/00443

Abstract: A system and method to provide identification codes to track outbound mail and corresponding replies. Tracking is enabled where an intended recipient is not determined until after physical components of the mailpiece are assembled. A first ID code is associated with a second ID code on a return envelope. The first ID code is positioned on a front of the return envelope proximal to a return address on the return envelope. The second ID code is positioned on a back of the return envelope proximal to a recipient address region on the return envelope. The return envelope is inserted into a carrier envelope with the front of the return envelope facing the back of the carrier envelope, and the second ID code and the recipient address region being visible through a front window in the front of the carrier envelope. A recipient address is printed in the recipient address region of the reply envelope, through the front window on the carrier envelope. To allow mail piece tracking, the first and second ID codes are associated with the intended recipient of the outbound mail.

Abstract translation: 提供识别代码以跟踪出站邮件和相应回复的系统和方法。 在邮件的物理组件组装完毕之后，才能启用跟踪。 第一个ID代码与返回信封上的第二个ID代码相关联。 第一个ID代码位于返回信封的前面，靠近返回信封上的返回地址。 第二个ID代码位于返回信封的背面，靠近返回信封上的收件人地址区域。 返回信封被插入到载体信封中，返回信封的前部面向载体信封的背面，并且第二ID码和接收者地址区域通过载体信封前部的前窗可见。 接收者地址通过载波信封的前窗口打印在应答信封的接收者地址区域中。 为了允许邮件跟踪，第一和第二ID代码与出站邮件的预期收件人相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07643181B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11011829

申请日：2004-12-14

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/004 ,  G07B2017/00588

Abstract: A method for printing an original image which is protected against copying or alteration, such as a postal indicium, and for determining if that image has been altered. The image includes a copy detection feature and coded information linked to the copy detection feature. Altered images are detected by testing to determine if the link between the copy detection feature and the coded information in fact exists. The copy detection feature and the coded information can be linked by: 1) scanning the image to recover the coded information and the copy detection feature; 2) test the coded information and copy detection feature, and 3) accept the printed image as unaltered if the test indicates that the nominal link exists in fact.

Abstract translation: 一种用于打印防止复制或改变的原始图像的方法，例如邮戳，并且用于确定该图像是否被改变。 该图像包括复制检测特征和链接到复制检测特征的编码信息。 通过测试来检测改变的图像，以确定拷贝检测特征和编码信息之间的链接是否存在。 复制检测特征和编码信息可以通过以下方式链接：1）扫描图像以恢复编码信息和复印检测特征; 2）测试编码信息和复印检测功能，3）如果测试表明实际上存在标称链接，则接受打印图像不变。

公开(公告)号：US08676715B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US11810488

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Bradley R. Hammell ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

Inventor： Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Bradley R. Hammell ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00733 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/00766 ,  G07B2017/00846 ,  G07B2017/00854 ,  G07B2017/0087 ,  G07B2017/00959

Abstract: Methods and systems for verification of indicia that do not require key management systems, and in which revocation of key pairs is easily performed without adding costs to the verification process are provided. Indicia are generated and authenticated utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. A key generating authority generates a private key for a PSD, distributes the private key securely to the PSD, and provides public information for use by a verification service when verifying cryptographic digital signatures generated with the private key. The corresponding public key is a string consisting of PSD information that is provided as part of the indicium. The verification service can verify the signature of each indicium by obtaining the public key string from the indicium, and utilizing the key generating authority's public information.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于验证不需要密钥管理系统的标记的方法和系统，并且容易地执行密钥对的撤销而不增加验证过程的成本。 使用基于身份的加密（IBE）方案来生成和认证标识符。 密钥生成机构为PSD生成私钥，将私钥安全地分配给PSD，并且在验证使用私钥生成的加密数字签名时，提供公开信息供验证服务使用。 相应的公钥是由作为标记的一部分提供的PSD信息组成的字符串。 验证服务可以通过从标记获取公钥字符串，并利用密钥生成机构的公开信息来验证每个标记的签名。

公开(公告)号：US08321268B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12127203

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: A method by which a services vendor, such as, without limitation, a health insurance company or a pharmaceutical company, among others, can provide targeted advertising to recipients based on the recipients' private personal information while still maintaining the confidentiality of such information.

Abstract translation: 服务供应商（例如但不限于健康保险公司或制药公司等）可以基于收件人的私人个人信息向收件人提供有针对性的广告，同时仍然保持这种信息的机密性。

公开(公告)号：US20110148958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12641541

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: H04N1/32203 ,  B41J2/08 ,  H04N1/32106 ,  H04N1/32219 ,  H04N1/32235 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A method of printing an image having a graphic security element included therein includes receiving main image data representing a main image, receiving graphic security element data representing a graphic security element to be included in the main image, receiving a request to print the main image, responsive to receiving the request to print the main image, determining particular pixels of the main image data that are to be shifted based on the graphic security element data, and causing a plurality of ink deposits to be deposited on the print medium based on the main image data including causing the position of each of the ink deposits on the print medium that is determined to correspond to shifted pixels to be shifted relative to a normal position that would normally result from the main image data. Also, system that implements the method is provided.

Abstract translation: 一种打印具有图形安全元件的图像的方法包括接收表示主图像的主图像数据，接收表示要包括在主图像中的图形安全元件的图形安全元件数据，接收打印主图像的请求， 响应于接收到打印所述主图像的请求，基于所述图形安全元素数据确定要移位的所述主图像数据的特定像素，以及基于所述主图像将多个墨沉积物沉积在所述打印介质上 图像数据包括导致确定为对应于移动的像素的打印介质上的每个墨水沉积物相对于通常由主图像数据产生的正常位置移动的位置。 此外，还提供了实现该方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100169649A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12317955

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Ahmet E. Dirik ,  Yassir Nawaz

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Ahmet E. Dirik ,  Yassir Nawaz

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04N1/44

CPC classification number: H04N1/0084 ,  H04N1/4486

Abstract: An image encryption method that includes receiving image data based on an image, wherein the image data comprises a plurality of pixel values, and permuting a plurality of, and preferably all of, the pixel values using at least a secret key to create permuted image data. Also, an image decryption method that includes scanning a printed image to create scanned image data. The printed image is generated from permuted image data that is generated by permuting a plurality of first pixel values of first image data using at least a secret key, obtaining a plurality of second pixel values from the scanned image data, and reverse-permuting a plurality of the second pixel values using at least the secret key to create reverse-permuted scanned image data.

Abstract translation: 一种图像加密方法，包括基于图像接收图像数据，其中所述图像数据包括多个像素值，并且使用至少一个秘密密钥来排列多个，优选全部所述像素值，以创建置换的图像数据 。 此外，图像解密方法包括扫描打印图像以产生扫描图像数据。 印刷图像是通过使用至少一个秘密密钥置换第一图像数据的多个第一像素值而产生的置换图像数据产生的，从扫描图像数据获得多个第二像素值，并反向排列多个 的第二像素值至少使用秘密密钥来产生反向排列的扫描图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07637429B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11833436

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06K17/00 ,  G07C13/00

CPC classification number: G07C13/00

Abstract: An electronic voting system includes a vote security device (VSD), a user interface for presenting a ballot to a voter, and an audit trail printer operatively coupled to the VSD. The printer prints an audit trail ballot only in response to verifying encrypted and/or digitally signed messages received from the VSD that indicates the voter's ballot selections. The printer is structured to allow the voter to view but not access the audit trail ballot. The voter is able to accept or reject the audit trail ballot using the user interface. If the ballot is rejected, the VSD causes the printer to print a rejection indicator on the ballot, and if the voter accepts the ballot, the VSD causes the printer to print an acceptance indicator on the ballot. A digitally signed record of the voter's ballot selections is generated and stored.

Abstract translation: 电子投票系统包括投票安全装置（VSD），用于向投票者呈现投票的用户界面以及可操作地耦合到VSD的审计跟踪打印机。 打印机仅打印审核跟踪投票，以响应验证从VSD收到的加密和/或数字签名消息，指示投票人的投票选择。 打印机的结构允许投票者查看但不能访问审核跟踪投票。 选民能够使用用户界面接受或拒绝审计跟踪投票。 如果投票被拒绝，则VSD会使打印机在投票上打印拒收指示符，如果投票人接受投票，则VSD会使打印机在投票上打印验收指示符。 生成并存储选民投票选择的数字签名记录。

公开(公告)号：US20090159655A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11961116

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: A method of enabling a voter to verify that a ballot has been received and counted as intended in a vote by mail election that includes receiving the ballot from the voter in the mail, generating a vote verification mechanism for the voter, obtaining the voter's votes from the ballot and counting the votes in the election. The method further includes storing voter vote information including the voter's votes that were counted in the election, providing to the voter the vote verification mechanism and an acknowledgment that the ballot has been received and counted, and, after the election has been closed, receiving the vote verification mechanism from the voter, obtaining the voter vote information from storage using the vote verification mechanism, and displaying the voter vote information for the voter so that the voter can verify that his or her votes have in fact been counted as intended.

Abstract translation: 一种使投票人能够通过邮件选举，以投票方式接受并按计划进行投票的方式，使投票人能够核实投票方式，其中包括从投票人那里收到投票人的投票权，为选民创造投票机制，从投票人获得投票权 在选举中投票和点票。 该方法还包括存储选举投票信息，包括选举中计数的选民投票，向选民提供投票权验证机制，并确认已经收到和计算了投票，并且在选举结束后，收到 从选民投票的核查机制，使用投票核实机制从存储中获得选民投票信息，并向选民展示选民投票信息，以便选民可以核实其投票事实上已被视为预期。