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DataDot machine vision reader

DataDot machine vision reader is an imaging system that is furnished with a high zoom lens, machine vision cameras and optical character recognition (OCR) software for detecting and reading the asset numbers on microdots.

Applications

Security

Intellectual Property

Patents applications

Technology Field

Defence, Peace, Safety and Security

Business Opportunity

Technology available for licensing. A partnering opportunity. An investment opportunity in further development.

Technology Description

The DataDot Machine Vision Reader automatically detects DataDot or micro dots on an A4 control sheet, in a video stream, and reads the serial numbers off the dots using optical character recognition (OCR).

Benefits & Advantages

The technology reduces the read error of asset IDs on microdots. Facilitates the identification and possible recovery of stolen assets. Passive. Unobtrosive ID solution when compared to the market leading RFID solution.

Inventors

Derek Griffiths, Asheer Bachoo, Ipeleng Mathebula, Jaco Cronje, Bernardt Duvenhage