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Non-algorithmic vectored steganography

CA 2557516 C · Owner: Grace, David · Inventors: Grace, David

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According to the invention, a system for verifying a steganogram is disclosed. Included in the system are a first system a second system, a steganogram, and , a steganogram preparer. The first system is coupled to an access device by way of a public network. The second system coupled to the first system. The steganogram is comprised of random data and encrypted information which is , randomly dispersed throughout the steganogram. The steganogram preparer provides the steganogram to the access device. The first system gathers a subset of the encrypted information from the access device. The second system receives the subset or a derivative of the subset and verifies that the subset or …

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  • Filed February 28, 2005 and granted November 15, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 28, 2025.
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FiledFebruary 28, 2005
GrantedNovember 15, 2016
Term endedFebruary 28, 2025
Patent numberCA 2557516 C
Classification (IPC)G06F21/31 +2 more

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