Philip Patterson - Sherwood OR, US Lorie Clements - Portland OR, US Neil Lofgren - White Salmon WA, US Geoffrey Rhoads - West Linn OR, US
International Classification:
G06F017/00
US Classification:
707/517000
Abstract:
Digital watermarking technology is used in an image management system. Images are uniquely identified by digital watermarks. The images are stored so as to be indexed according to their unique identifiers. In the preferred embodiment, related images are linked together by the unique watermark identifier. The unique watermark identifiers are also used to manage metadata, and provide forensic tracking.
J. Carr - Tualatin OR, US Geoffrey Rhoads - West Linn OR, US Burt Perry - Lake Oswego OR, US Phillip Seder - Portland OR, US Lorie Clements - Portland OR, US Neil Lofgren - White Salmon WA, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/060000
Abstract:
The present invention relates to postal metering devices and mail systems that variously employ digital watermarking techniques. In one implementation we provide on an envelope a marketing image in addition to postage indicia. The marketing image includes a digital watermark embedded therein. The watermark includes a link to access information that is associated with the envelope's sender. In some cases the digital watermark is fragile, allowing us to determine whether the marking image or postal indicia is authentic.
Image Management System And Methods Using Digital Watermarks
Phillip Patterson - Sherwood OR, US Lorie Clements - Portland OR, US Neil Lofgren - Portland OR, US Geoffrey Rhoads - West Linn OR, US
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
US Classification:
345634000
Abstract:
Digital watermarking technology is used in an image management system. Images are uniquely identified by digital watermarking. The images are stored so as to be indexed according to unique identifiers. In one embodiment, related images are linked together by a unique watermark identifier. The unique watermark identifier is also used to manage metadata, and provide forensic tracking. Watermark identifiers can be used to carry or access security clearance information associated with an image or other media. Other embodiments are provided as well.