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  Apparatus for authenticating the validity of a deviceUSPTO Application #: 20070011023Title: Apparatus for authenticating the validity of a device Abstract: An apparatus is provided for validating the authenticity of a device. The apparatus comprises a first integrated circuit which: stores a secret key, is configured to generate a random number, and is configured to generate reference information using the generated random number and the secret key. A control system: is configured to receive the reference information from the first integrated circuit, is configured to receive authenticity information from a second integrated circuit positioned on the device whereby the authenticity information is generated by the second integrated circuit using the generated random number and the secret key, and is configured to compare the reference and authenticity information received from the integrated circuits to validate the authenticity of the device. (end of abstract) Agent: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd - Balmain, AU Inventor: Kia Silverbrook USPTO Applicaton #: 20070011023 - Class: 705001000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, Or Cost/price Determination, Automated Electrical Financial Or Business Practice Or Management Arrangement The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070011023. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/189,477 filed on Jul. 8, 2002, which is a Divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/113,067 filed on Jul. 10, 1998, now issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,831,681, all of which is herein incorporated by reference. [0002] The following Australian provisional patent applications are hereby incorporated by cross-reference. For the purposes of location and identification, US patent applications identified by their US patent application serial numbers (USSN) are listed alongside the Australian applications from which the US patent applications claim the right of priority. TABLE-US-00001 CROSS- REFERENCED US PATENT/ AUSTRALIAN PATENT APPLICATION PROVISIONAL (CLAIMING RIGHT OF PATENT PRIORITY FROM AUSTRALIAN DOCKET APPLICATION NO. PROVISIONAL APPLICATION) NO. PO7991 6,750,901 ART01 PO8505 6,476,863 ART02 PO7988 6,788,336 ART03 PO9395 6,322,181 ART04 PO8017 6,597,817 ART06 PO8014 6,227,648 ART07 PO8025 6,727,948 ART08 PO8032 6,690,419 ART09 PO7999 6,727,951 ART10 PO8030 6,196,541 ART13 PO7997 6,195,150 ART15 PO7979 6,362,868 ART16 PO7978 6,831,681 ART18 PO7982 6,431,669 ART19 PO7989 6,362,869 ART20 PO8019 6,472,052 ART21 PO7980 6,356,715 ART22 PO8018 6,894,694 ART24 PO7938 6,636,216 ART25 PO8016 6,366,693 ART26 PO8024 6,329,990 ART27 PO7939 6,459,495 ART29 PO8501 6,137,500 ART30 PO8500 6,690,416 ART31 PO7987 7,050,143 ART32 PO8022 6,398,328 ART33 PO8497 09/113,090 ART34 PO8020 6,431,704 ART38 PO8504 6,879,341 ART42 PO8000 6,415,054 ART43 PO7934 6,665,454 ART45 PO7990 6,542,645 ART46 PO8499 6,486,886 ART47 PO8502 6,381,361 ART48 PO7981 6,317,192 ART50 PO7986 6,850,274 ART51 PO7983 09/113,054 ART52 PO8026 6,646,757 ART53 PO8028 6,624,848 ART56 PO9394 6,357,135 ART57 PO9397 6,271,931 ART59 PO9398 6,353,772 ART60 PO9399 6,106,147 ART61 PO9400 6,665,008 ART62 PO9401 6,304,291 ART63 PO9403 6,305,770 ART65 PO9405 6,289,262 ART66 PP0959 6,315,200 ART68 PP1397 6,217,165 ART69 PP2370 6,786,420 DOT01 PO8003 6,350,023 Fluid01 PO8005 6,318,849 Fluid02 PO8066 6,227,652 IJ01 PO8072 6,213,588 IJ02 PO8040 6,213,589 IJ03 PO8071 6,231,163 IJ04 PO8047 6,247,795 IJ05 PO8035 6,394,581 IJ06 PO8044 6,244,691 IJ07 PO8063 6,257,704 IJ08 PO8057 6,416,168 IJ09 PO8056 6,220,694 IJ10 PO8069 6,257,705 IJ11 PO8049 6,247,794 IJ12 PO8036 6,234,610 IJ13 PO8048 6,247,793 IJ14 PO8070 6,264,306 IJ15 PO8067 6,241,342 IJ16 PO8001 6,247,792 IJ17 PO8038 6,264,307 IJ18 PO8033 6,254,220 IJ19 PO8002 6,234,611 IJ20 PO8068 6,302,528 IJ21 PO8062 6,283,582 IJ22 PO8034 6,239,821 IJ23 PO8039 6,338,547 IJ24 PO8041 6,247,796 IJ25 PO8004 6,557,977 IJ26 PO8037 6,390,603 IJ27 PO8043 6,362,843 IJ28 PO8042 6,293,653 IJ29 PO8064 6,312,107 IJ30 PO9389 6,227,653 IJ31 PO9391 6,234,609 IJ32 PP0888 6,238,040 IJ33 PP0891 6,188,415 IJ34 PP0890 6,227,654 IJ35 PP0873 6,209,989 IJ36 PP0993 6,247,791 IJ37 PP0890 6,336,710 IJ38 PP1398 6,217,153 IJ39 PP2592 6,416,167 IJ40 PP2593 6,243,113 IJ41 PP3991 6,283,581 IJ42 PP3987 6,247,790 IJ43 PP3985 6,260,953 IJ44 PP3983 6,267,469 IJ45 PO7935 6,224,780 IJM01 PO7936 6,235,212 IJM02 PO7937 6,280,643 IJM03 PO8061 6,284,147 IJM04 PO8054 6,214,244 IJM05 PO8065 6,071,750 IJM06 PO8055 6,267,905 IJM07 PO8053 6,251,298 IJM08 PO8078 6,258,285 IJM09 PO7933 6,225,138 IJM10 PO7950 6,241,904 IJM11 PO7949 6,299,786 IJM12 PO8060 6,866,789 IJM13 PO8059 6,231,773 IJM14 PO8073 6,190,931 IJM15 PO8076 6,248,249 IJM16 PO8075 6,290,862 IJM17 PO8079 6,241,906 IJM18 PO8050 6,565,762 IJM19 PO8052 6,241,905 IJM20 PO7948 6,451,216 IJM21 PO7951 6,231,772 IJM22 PO8074 6,274,056 IJM23 PO7941 6,290,861 IJM24 PO8077 6,248,248 IJM25 PO8058 6,306,671 IJM26 PO8051 6,331,258 IJM27 PO8045 6,110,754 IJM28 PO7952 6,294,101 IJM29 PO8046 6,416,679 IJM30 PO9390 6,264,849 IJM31 PO9392 6,254,793 IJM32 PP0889 6,235,211 IJM35 PP0887 6,491,833 IJM36 PP0882 6,264,850 IJM37 PP0874 6,258,284 IJM38 PP1396 6,312,615 IJM39 PP3989 6,228,668 IJM40 PP2591 6,180,427 IJM41 PP3990 6,171,875 IJM42 PP3986 6,267,904 IJM43 PP3984 6,245,247 IJM44 PP3982 6,315,914 IJM45 PP0895 6,231,148 IR01 PP0869 6,293,658 IR04 PP0887 6,614,560 IR05 PP0885 6,238,033 IR06 PP0884 6,312,070 IR10 PP0886 6,238,111 IR12 PP0876 09/113,094 IR14 PP0877 6,378,970 IR16 PP0878 6,196,739 IR17 PP0883 6,270,182 IR19 PP0880 6,152,619 IR20 PO8006 6,087,638 MEMS02 PO8007 6,340,222 MEMS03 PO8010 6,041,600 MEMS05 PO8011 6,299,300 MEMS06 PO7947 6,067,797 MEMS07 PO7944 6,286,935 MEMS09 PO7946 6,044,646 MEMS10 PP0894 6,382,769 MEMS13 STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0003] Not applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention relates to an image processing method and apparatus and, in particular, discloses a process for preprinted print rolls for use in an image processing device. [0005] The present invention relates to the field of printer technology and in particular discloses a print media roll having preprinted material thereon suitable for use in a photographic system for the production of automatic customised postcards. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0006] Recently, digital printing technology has been proposed as a suitable replacement for traditional camera and photographic film techniques. The traditional film and photographic techniques rely upon a film roll having a number of pre-formatted negatives which are drawn past a lensing system and onto which is imaged a negative of a image taken by the lensing system. Upon the completion of a film roll, the film is rewound into its container and forwarded to a processing shop for processing and development of the negatives so as to produce a corresponding positive set of photos. [0007] Unfortunately, such a system has a number of significant drawbacks. Firstly, the chemicals utilised are obviously very sensitive to light and any light impinging upon the film roll will lead to exposure of the film. They are therefore required to operate in a light sensitive environment where the light imaging is totally controlled. This results in onerous engineering requirements leading to increased expense. Further, film processing techniques require the utilising of a "negative" and it subsequently processing onto a "positive" film paper through the utilisation of processing chemicals and complex silver halide processing etc. This is generally unduly cumbersome, complex and expensive. Further, such a system through its popularity has lead to the standardisation on certain size film formats and generally minimal flexibility is possible with the aforementioned techniques. [0008] Recently, all digital cameras have been introduced. These camera devices normally utilise a charge coupled device (CCD) or other form of photosensor connected to a processing chip which in turn is connected to and controls a media storage device which can take the form of a detachable magnetic card. In this type of device, the image is captured by the CCD and stored on the magnetic storage device. At some later time, the image or images which have been captured are down loaded to a computer device and printed out for viewing. The digital camera has the disadvantage that access to images is non-immediate and the further post processing step of loading onto a computer system is required, the further post processing often being a hindrance to ready and expedient use. [0009] Therefore, there remains a general need for an improved form of camera picture image production apparatus which is convenient, simple and effective in operation. Further, there also remains a need for a simple form of portable, immediate print media on which images can be effectively reproduced. [0010] Further, it would be highly convenient if such a camera picture image production system was able to create automatic customised postcards which, on a first surface contained the image captured by the camera device and, on a second surface, contains pre-paid postage marks and address details. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient system for the automatic creation of postcards. [0012] In accordance with the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a print roll for use in a camera imaging system said print roll having a backing surface having a plurality of formatted postcard information printed at pre-determined intervals. [0013] In accordance with the second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of creating customised postcards comprising the steps of: utilising a camera device having a print roll having a backing surface including a plurality of formatted postcard information sections at pre-determined positions on said backing surface; [0014] imaging a customised image on a corresponding imaging surface of said print roll; and [0015] utilising said print roll to produce postcards via said camera device. [0016] In accordance with the third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of sending postcards comprising camera images through the postal system said method comprising steps of: [0017] selling a print roll having prepaid postage contained within the print roll; [0018] utilising the print roll in a camera imaging system to produce postcards having prepaid postage; and [0019] sending said prepaid postcards through the mail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred forms of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: [0020] FIG. 1 illustrates an Artcam device constructed in accordance with the preferred embodiment; [0021] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the main Artcam electronic components; [0022] FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the Artcam Central Processor; [0023] FIG. 3(a) illustrates the VLIW Vector Processor in more detail; Continue reading... Full patent description for Apparatus for authenticating the validity of a device Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Apparatus for authenticating the validity of a device patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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