Merck’s Patent for “Crypto-Objects”
April 23, 2019 | Terry Sharrer
Merck has obtained a US patent on “crypto-objects.” “The new technology uses machine learning to link physical objects to a blockchain through their own unique identifiers or ‘fingerprints‘. Any unique feature can be used as a fingerprint, such as a chemical signature, DNA, or image patterns. The patented technology paves the way for established identification processes (for example barcode scanners or mass spectrometry) to be combined with blockchain and machine-learning technologies to provide a novel, integrated security approach and thus certainty and defense to businesses.” In short, Merck’s intent is to prevent counterfeit medicines from entering the commercial stream. MORE
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