He added that fake titanium has also been used to produce parts . He suggested that this is why the authentication and serialization of parts is so critical . Things like codifying and categorizing parts , like bolts , for example , must be done correctly , and often are not . “ Mechanics can misidentify parts , but if they are serialized , I can recognize this is item 265 and not 266 or 264 ,” he said , allowing the correct parts to be used in aircraft production , maintenance , and service .
Mark Tocci came to the company in 2019 and was one of the original product creators . He is a software engineer with a mathematics education and has been involved with machine learning for roughly 20 years . He said , “ On almost any surface , if you look closely enough , zoom in deep enough , you will see detail unique to that surface .” He added that two things might look exactly the same , but “ with a good enough camera and optics , you will see differences — there are unique variations in every manufactured product … there is a ‘ fingerprint ’ on every item that identifies it .” There are aberrations on every surface “ that make it unique .” He explained that they don ’ t use macro cameras , but have special processing through app software that sees data that may be overlooked by an ordinary camera . He noted they use standard cameras and though options with additional light and higher-end cameras have been discussed , they want people to be able to use their own camera phones to take the photos .
He then explained that blockchain can be added to conduct asset verification by taking photos and saving the individual attributes of the item in multiple encoded locations . He said that is the best way to store and trace information that “ ultimately protects the consumer .”
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