Counterfeiting and tampering are common challenges in industries handling high-value or sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury products. To protect supply chain integrity and maintain customer trust, this project focuses on TepoTec Mavins LLC's registered patent for an innovative tamper-evident packaging solution.

The team began by developing a thorough understanding of the patent and its foundational concepts. They conducted market research to identify target industries and engaged in interviews with key industry representatives. In collaboration with the client, they outlined the technology’s current state and envisioned goals, followed by an in-depth analysis of image-processing techniques for fingerprint comparison.

The project team presented an initial proof-of-concept application designed to explore fundamental visual comparison techniques for detecting tampering by matching package fingerprints to pre-shipping references. This serves as an important preliminary step toward refining the approach. The team also proposed a framework for assessing the technology’s applicability in various industries, forming a basis for further analysis of scalability, feasibility and market potential.