FIELD: methods for determining authenticity of wares which are produced and realized in a legitimate way.
SUBSTANCE: in accordance to the method, an N-digit number is applied onto a product or its package together with an instruction for checking aforementioned number. Aforementioned N-digit numbers and unique codes, which correspond to numbers, are generated by means of a program once during the installation of the system. N-digit number is assigned to product in the center for assigning unique product codes. Simultaneously, information is recorded into unified database, which includes following information, corresponding to N-digit number: unique code of product which contains country code, manufacturer code, product code, additional information codes, including those intended for advertising. Authenticity of goods is checked by checking the unique product code which corresponds to N-digit number, reported by a consumer through means of telecommunications. If the reported N-digit number matches the N-digit number from the unified database, information about the product is provided to the consumer, which indicates that the product is considered authentic, and if the numbers do not match, information about the product is provided to the consumer, which indicates that the product is considered to be a result of counterfeiting.
EFFECT: increased reliability when checking authenticity of goods.
3 cl, 1 dwg
