Global Brand Protection
Asia-specialized global anti-counterfeiting service based on Digimarc secure barcode technology.
DigimarcComputer VisionAI
edgecode3.0
An integrated platform for product security that combines Asia's top experience and expertise in Digimarc barcodes, the international standard for digital watermarking, with accumulated computer vision and the latest AI technology. We provide practical methodologies and know-how for anti-counterfeiting, distribution tracking, credential verification, and IP monetization.
Services
Distribution Tracking
Track 100% of the unauthorized channels that undermine your brand's pricing strategy.
Credential Verification
Fundamentally block the tampering of ID cards, memberships, tickets, certifications, and more.
IP Monetization
Protect intellectual assets in content and entertainment, and open up new revenue models.
- Unilever AHC
- d'Alba Global
- Nuskin Korea
- Etheral
- Ami Cosmetic
- Weverse
- NatureScape+
- GC Wellbeing
- KT Sports
The Platform
edgecode is the oldest and most experienced platform that provides the most proven and practical ways to show the values of Digimarc Variable Barcodes.
World's No.1 in Digimarc Variable Barcode
- Asia's only authorized service partner
- World's first use case developed in 2017 (supply chain tracking for a global beauty retailer)
- First in the world to reach 100 million units in production
- Holder of the world's largest invisible-label anti-counterfeiting case
- Proprietary product security platform specialized for Asia
Product Serialization Platform
- Integrated digital printing ecosystem based on HP Indigo
- Pre-processing platform for variable printing of high-volume images
- Digitalization of all packaging: labels, boxes, flexible packaging, care labels
- Digitalization of all printing processes: Commercial, Sign & Display, Merchandise
- Development of various processes: inline, marking, hybrid
AI-based Digital Services
- Brand-dedicated mobile and web applications
- Industrial scanner optimization for Digimarc barcodes
- Global cloud availability, performance, and security optimization
- Integrated layer based on computer vision and AI
- AI-based 1:1 personalization and automation services
edgecode is the standard application for the Digimarc Variable Barcode (DVB)-based connected packaging platform. Developed and operated by the world's most experienced team in DVB implementation, edgecode performs integrated processes for anti-counterfeiting, distribution tracking, and anti-diversion, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional value to supply chain managers, packaging experts, and brand managers. Collaborating with leading brands in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment, edgecode leverages a validated methodology to address diverse challenges. edgecode is also available as an SDK, offering essential features and performance beyond standard expectations along with Digimarc's legal license keys, enabling customers and partners to create new independent applications or seamlessly integrate edgecode's capabilities into existing applications.
About Us
Practical Methods was founded by the team that carried out the world's first DVB (Digimarc Variable Barcode) project in 2017. As Asia's only authorized Digimarc service partner, we develop practical methodologies and platforms for product security and distribution-channel protection across industries, based on Digimarc and computer vision technology, and deliver tangible results to leading companies.
- Founded in April 2018
- HP Link Preferred Partner (2019~)
- Evrythng Link Korea Exclusive Partner (2020~)
- Digimarc Strategic Partner (2021~)
Practical Methods is Asia's only authorized Digimarc partner. We are committed to building a Digimarc-centered ecosystem together with technology service companies, digital printing companies, and SCM specialists in product security and channel protection. We are always waiting for the passion and ideas of partners who want to join us in the future.
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