A method of generating random and pseudo-random material which is incorporated in devices located at each end of a communications network for secure communications through a channel of the network. The material is used to generate time based one-time pads, one-time keys, and the keys themselves. The one-time pads, one-time keys, and the keys support a key-based or pad based cryptographic technique employed to produce secure communications of messages transmitted through the channel with a one-time pad, one-time key, or a key generated at one interval of time being different and unique from a one-time pad, one-time key, or a key generated at any other interval of time.

A method of confirming receipt, including iteratively capturing by a receiving device visual codes in a series of visual codes displayed on a sending device. A corresponding captured visual code being from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into display blocks, and wherein each display block is converted to a corresponding string and header including an ordered identifying display block number and a total count of the display blocks. Each corresponding string is converted to a corresponding visual code. Each of the captured visual codes is converted into a corresponding string and a header is read for the corresponding string. Captured display blocks are determined. A confirmation message is generated including information indicating which display blocks have been received. The confirmation message is sent over a wireless communication link to the sending device to reduce the number of visual codes being displayed.

A method of confirming receipt, including iteratively capturing by a receiving device visual codes in a series of visual codes displayed on a sending device. A corresponding captured visual code being from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into display blocks, and wherein each display block is converted to a corresponding string and header including an ordered identifying display block number and a total count of the display blocks. Each corresponding string is converted to a corresponding visual code. Each of the captured visual codes is converted into a corresponding string and a header is read for the corresponding string. Captured display blocks are determined. A confirmation message is generated including information indicating which display blocks have been received. The confirmation message is sent over a wireless communication link to the sending device to reduce the number of visual codes being displayed.

Exemplary methodology, procedure, system, method and computer-accessible medium can be provided for authenticating a non-digital medium of a physical object, by receiving at least one image of video of at least one marked or unmarked region, and comparing the first microscopic image or video of at least one marked or unmarked region with at least one second microscopic image or video relating to the non-digital medium to determine if a similarity between the first and second microscopic images or videos matches or exceeds a predetermined amount.

Exemplary methodology, procedure, system, method and computer-accessible medium can be provided for authenticating a non-digital medium of a physical object, by receiving at least one image of video of at least one marked or unmarked region, and comparing the first microscopic image or video of at least one marked or unmarked region with at least one second microscopic image or video relating to the non-digital medium to determine if a similarity between the first and second microscopic images or videos matches or exceeds a predetermined amount.

An apparatus for authenticating an optical key and an apparatus for generating a random number from an optical key are provided. The optical key is used for reliable authenticatability and the random number is stable when or after the optical key is exposed to an external influence such as, but not limited to, a physical or chemical stimulus including a different ambient condition, a mechanical stress, or chemical contact.

An apparatus for authenticating an optical key and an apparatus for generating a random number from an optical key are provided. The optical key is used for reliable authenticatability and the random number is stable when or after the optical key is exposed to an external influence such as, but not limited to, a physical or chemical stimulus including a different ambient condition, a mechanical stress, or chemical contact.

Provided is a network-enabled method for creating an online account using a network of devices. The method comprises: receiving by an authentication system, a request to create an online account with an online server; generating a visual graphical code by the authentication system, which is displayed on a display screen and comprises a validation identity; acquiring image data of the visual graphical code from a user device with aid of optical detection apparatus, by capturing an image of the visual graphical code displayed on the display screen; processing the image data to extract the validation identity; based on the validation identity identifying an online serve provider associated with the online server and user information categories associated with the online account; and based on identification information related to the user identifying the user, and the data to the online server for the online account with the online server.

The present disclosure discloses an image encryption method comprising: acquiring a row encryption sequence and a column encryption sequence, and acquiring, from a pixel array component of a sensor, pixel rows corresponding to the respective elements of the row encryption sequence; encrypting and sorting pixels in each of the pixel rows by using the column encryption sequence to obtain encrypted pixel rows corresponding to the respective pixel rows; and arranging the encrypted pixel rows according to a preset arrangement order to obtain an encrypted image. The method may perform encryption when generating an original image to obtain an encrypted image. In addition, the present disclosure also provides an image encryption apparatus, a sensor, and a computer readable storage medium, which also have the above-mentioned beneficial effects.

An example image forming apparatus includes a user interface device, an image forming job operator, a processor, and a memory. The processor executes instructions to perform a redaction process of redacting personal information displayed on a preview screen of a document through the user interface device of the image forming apparatus and included in the document, show display state information of the personal information, in synchronization with a progress of the redaction process, and control the image forming job operator to perform an image forming job with respect to the document in which the personal information is redacted when the redaction process is completed.