1. An embedded system for protecting parcels from tamper comprising: media emitting a unique signature when exposed to certain stimulating photons; a parcel encapsulated with said media; at least one first source of certain stimulating photons; at least one image sensor for recording a birth data of said parcel comprising a parcel identifier data and a parcel birth image data, wherein said image sensor is configured to execute algorithms for 1) receiving the parcel birth data; 2) recording a second image data, comprising the parcel identifier data and a parcel image data, retrieving said parcel birth image data assigned to the identifier data; and 3) a tamper analysis on the parcel birth image data and second image data and outputting a tamper status signal.