Mark recognition system and method for identification of one or more marks on an object

A mark recognition system and method are provided for identification of one or more marks on an object. The mark(s) preferably is (are) indicative of the source of the object. The source can be one or any combination of the processor, distributor, manufacturer, and the like. The mark itself can be a touch mark, hallmark, or the like. The mark recognition system comprises an input module, a processor, and an output module. The input module is adapted to receive query image information about at least one mark on an object. The processor is configured to compare the query image information to archived image information about known marks, to determine which one or more items of the archived image information correspond to the query image information. The output module is configured to communicate, to a user, result information indicating which one or more items of the archived image information correspond to the query image information. The mark recognition method comprises receiving query image information about at least one mark on an object, comparing the query image information to archived image information about known marks to determine which one or more items of the archived image information correspond to the query image information, and communicating result information to a user. The result information indicates which one or more items of the archived image information correspond(s) to the query image information. Also provided is a computer-readable medium encoded with a processor-executable instruction sequence for carrying out the mark recognition method.