RU23009U1 - AUTOMATED SYSTEM OF IDENTIFICATION AND ACCOUNTING OF LABELED OBJECTS - Google Patents

Description

The utility model relates to devices for automated accounting and control of objects in economic circulation and can be used, for example, for accounting for objects and equipment in production, transport, military equipment and household objects in all areas of activity, as well as financial documents and securities.

Means and methods of accounting for objects of economic activity (hereinafter referred to as OXD) are widely known by giving each object an identification mark (hereinafter referred to as IZ) with an identifier, entering these data into the catalog and periodically monitoring the movement of objects during economic turnover. Reveal the correspondence of data on the quantity, location, properties in the catalog relative to the true state. Depending on the type of objects, the identifier is placed on the object in various ways. These are labels with individual digital and barcode information supplied on rolls (patent RU 2162246 C1, GUL "GosNIIAS, G06K 1/00, 01.20.2000) 1. These labels can be glued directly to objects. For the purpose of authenticating the authenticity of the controlled object, it is proposed to display in the barcode an open key for verifying electronic digital signatures, which is used to verify the authenticity of the marker, and in addition to the barcode on the label, enter an alphanumeric text about the parameters of the object and its manufacturer (patent RU 2172015 C1, GUL STC "ATLAS, G06K 9/00, 08/10/2001) 2. For the purposes of identification and learning, for example, credit cards, the latter are provided with magnetic “watermarks and a digital code. It consists of a set of consecutive integers and an additional number containing at least one of the significant numbers of the mentioned consecutive numbers (application WO 98/24055 A1, GREEN, G06K 19/06, 04.06.1998) 3. Various types of electronic tags are also described, which are placed on locking and sealing devices and directly on rolling stock units, which have different information (patent RU 2170684 C1, Energie & Co., B60L 25/00, 07.20.2001) 4. Identifiers

IPC7: G06F 17/60 // G06F 153: 00

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can be performed in hexadecimal notation, and the place of their deposition on the property is also encoded, for example, in cryptography (application RU 96108511 A, Polovinkin et al., G06K 19/06, 06/27/1998) 5. To protect them from counterfeit, they are performed , in particular, on a carrier that is destroyed during separation from an object.

Information on property is stored in electronic databases (hereinafter DB). So, according to 5, each object is assigned a control alphanumeric identification code (hereinafter referred to as IR), a route map of the location of the code on the object, which is also assigned its IR, is compiled. All data are entered into the database, issue the appropriate registration document to the owner of the business entity (hereinafter referred to as SHD). The interface serving the database ensures the functioning of the system and may contain blocks for the formation of IR for storage, request generation by the user (SHD), receiving responses, and other operations for recording and documenting the movement of storage. To exclude the entry of extraneous storage systems into the database, passwords are issued (RU 2162245 C1, Prigorovner, G06F 17/60, 01.20.2001) 6.

Another solution to the problem also relates to OCD identification systems (patent RU 2106689 C1, Shaulov, G06K 17/00, G06F 17/60, 03/10/1998) 7 - the closest analogue. The functioning of the system is based on storing the parameters of the DCD together with the assigned IR in several databases. With the introduction of OCD into circulation, they request information about IR, if they change, then they carry out the correction of information. If some of the information does not match, the verification is carried out by physical methods. The system contains a reference and a working database, a data input interface, a comparison device, communication lines. However, the closest analogue 7 does not exclude the possibility of assigning several IRs to the same OCD when changing, for example, the owner or transforming an object. In addition, method 7 is laborious in accounting for and controlling large arrays of the same type of OCD.

The objective of the utility model is to build a system of accounting for an array of marked objects in the process of their production, distribution and use.

The technical result consists in expanding the capabilities of an automated system for identifying and accounting for marked objects and is ensured by the fact that the automated system for identifying and accounting for marked objects of economic activity includes means connected by communication channels for generating identification marks with an identifier, means for applying said signs to objects, means for monitoring movement of marked objects.

containing at least one data entry point about objects and their identifiers, data input devices, information processing means, consisting of a comparison device and a decision-making device.

Means for generating identification marks with an identifier comprise means for forming groups of the said characters to obtain packages and assigning group identifiers to said packages, made in the form of a flexible automated production system. Said entry point for data on objects and their identifiers includes a point for issuing packages of groups of identification marks and terminals for entering data about identifiers of issued packages and users. Means for processing information contain means for comparing, for each business entity, the number of marked items received by it of each item with the number of transferred objects of the same name to other entities and the number of unused identification marks.

The aforementioned means, together with means for controlling the movement of marked objects and means for processing information, constitute a subsystem of the holder of an automated system, and means for applying the aforementioned signs to objects, data input devices and terminals represent a subsystem of owners of objects - business entities. In this case, the exchange of information between the subsystems is carried out through secure communication channels using the access key of the holder of the automated system.

The system may also be characterized in that the means for generating a multi-character combination from an array of non-repeating multi-character combinations for identification identifiers include a random number generator.

The system can, in addition, be characterized by the fact that the means for processing information provide any purchaser of the object with access to the database by the identifier of the identification sign for data on the origin of the object and on the subject of economic activity from which the object is received.

The system can also be characterized by the fact that the means for processing information include a centralized computer complex, at least one database, at least one customer terminal, and one associated service terminal of at least one delivery point, at least one interactive terminal device as well as secure channels

communications for connecting a flexible automated production system and an external information retrieval system to the central computing complex.

The system can be characterized by the fact that the flexible automated production system comprises a computer and at least one control processing machine connected to it and connected to the executive bodies of the means for generating identification marks with an identifier.

The utility model is based on the concept of centralized accounting and control of the movement of various objects in the sphere of production and consumption using an automated system and identification tools. A feature of the patented accounting and control system is that it is primarily designed to account for arrays of objects of the same type using protected IZs, which are strictly registered and are located at specialized points of service. For these purposes, an information system for identifying and controlling the movement of objects of economic activity is proposed, the signs of which are described below.

Supervisory authorities determine the legality of objects by comparing the number of marked FM items that are available to the manufacturer or handed over to the wholesaler with the balance of items available from the storage system. For this, the information system contains a protected database 5 which, in addition to the number of ICs, removes the legal status of the storage system owners themselves (manufacturer, wholesaler or end user), using, for example, a tax payer identification number (TIN).

The construction of an automated system provides that any storage system, for example, an acquirer, through the global Internet or by phone can contact the database where, using the identifier indicated on the IZ, it will receive information about the manufacturer of the marked object and its owner at present. This information allows us to determine the legality of the existence of the object.

The holder of the information system - a secure database has the ability to quickly monitor the movement of marked objects for each storage system registered in the system.

LYAMI software products and computer equipment. These include the OSI open system interoperability standard developed by the ISO international standardization organization, modern network architectures, interconnect technology, database management systems, Intranet architecture, management software f) application operation in various software and hardware environments.

Thanks to this, the information system for identifying and controlling the movement of business objects is a modular system in which it is possible to increase and develop without disrupting the continuity of operation, which is achieved by unification of organizational, software, information and technical (hardware) support at all branches of the system.

A block diagram of a patented information system is shown in the figure. The information system contains interconnected central processing complex 1 (hereinafter - PPM 1), a database 2 (hereinafter - DB 2), network 3, a flexible automated production system 4 (hereinafter - GALS 4). Further, the information system includes a computer complex of paragraph 5 of identification marks (hereinafter - PV5), a terminal device 6, a communication channel 7 with DB 2, a first secure communication channel 8, a second secure communication channel 9 for connecting an external information retrieval system 10 (hereinafter - external IPS 10).

GALS 4 can be placed at the enterprise - manufacturer of signs.

The system assumes the presence of a number of points 5 of the FM. The number of points 5 is determined by the needs of the user of the system and can vary both upward and downward. The computing complex of each item 5 consists of interconnected service terminal device 11 and terminal device 12 of the customer, each of which has an individual connection to the network 3.

GALS 4 controls the manufacturing process for the production of identification marks. It contains the main depreciation machine 13 (hereinafter - GVM 13), to which are connected several or at least one control computer 14 (hereinafter - UVM 14), connected with the executive bodies of the manufacturing process for the manufacture of identification marks. GVM 13 is connected to the CVC 1 with the first secure communication channel 8, as well as to the network 3 for providing a backup connection with the CVC 1. The CVC 1 includes a cryptographic device

15 key system management to generate an access key to the corresponding piece of data.

To ensure information security, the first and second secure communication channels 8 and 9 can be focused on the use of the hardware-software cryptographic complex “Encryptor P flows of NIP, providing data closure in accordance with GOST 28147-89, or another similar one.

It is convenient to trace the implementation of the process of identification and accounting of marked products using the algorithm described below for the functioning of the system.

The task for the production of the next batch of characters can be received by the computer 13 from the pulp and paper mill 1 or entered directly by the personnel of the computer 13. GVM 13, interrogating the connected UVM 14, determines an unoccupied production line and forms a preliminary task for the activation of the production process. After that, the computer 13 sends a request to receive from CVK 1 the necessary installation data for the manufacture of the next batch of identification marks. Such installation data include: the number of characters produced and the number of characters in one package, the source data for the formation of multi-character combinations affixed to the characters. The latter include, for example: a combination of characters not previously used; one of the generating polynomials of a pseudo-random sequence, the elements of which are attributed to the said combination of characters; numbering of packages, etc.

At the end of the processing of the installation data, the GVM 13 transmits the necessary control information to the UVM 14. At this point, the production line should be ready for the production of IZ. UVM 14 initiates the beginning of the technological cycle and transfers to the executive bodies all the required control information.

In the process, UVM 14 manages the distribution of marks on packages and sends to GVM 13 data on multi-character combinations applied to identification marks and on identifiers, for example, numbers assigned to marks made on packages.

Upon receipt of this data, the computer 13 captures the identifiers of the packages of signs made and their location, and also forms the elements of the search array {A} containing information on the mutual correspondence of the identifiers of the packages and the multi-character combinations affixed to the characters included in the zhakovka. Further, the GVM 13 transmits them via the first secure communication channel 8 to the CVC 1,

which ensures their ordering and temporary storage.

After making a batch of packages of signs GVM 13 transmits to the pulp and paper mill 1 a message about the completion of a certain part or the whole task for the manufacture of identification marks.

Having received the indicated message, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 forms the next data block and supplements it with the search array {A} permanently stored in DB 2 and gives permission to replenish the array of data stored in the computer 13 on the packaging of the signs and their location.

Upon delivery of the packaging of marks to any of the points 5 of the issue, the corresponding changes are made to the array of data on the location of the manufactured packaging of marks in the stored memory 13. For search arrays stored in DB 2 and computer 13, an inverse form of array organization is used, in which each array is organized by a sequence of search attributes.

It is envisaged that any storage system, contacting paragraph 5 of the day, can order and receive the required number of packages of identification marks.

The requirement to start the registration procedure and information support for receiving the signs is received in the CVC 1 from the customer’s terminal device 12 through the service terminal device 11 and network 3. CVC 1 starts a communication session in dialogue mode with both the service terminal device 11 and the customer’s terminal device 12 .

Upon requests made through the terminal device 12, the customer enters information about his credentials (for example, TIN), the required number of identification marks and other necessary information determined by the user of the information system. In this case, the CVC 1 allows the transfer to the service terminal device 11 only of such data that is not of a confidential nature.

Having received the required data, CVC 1 generates a request for obtaining the necessary information from the external IPS 10, receives the requested data and compares the data transmitted from the terminal device 12 with the data received from the external IPS 10. As an external IPS 10, for example, DB tax, customs and other fiscal services.

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After that, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 interrogates GVM 13 to obtain information on the presence in this clause 5 of the quantity distributed over the packages of IZs sufficient to satisfy the order, as well as about the identifiers of the packages. Based on the analysis of this information, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 generates and transmits to the service terminal device 11 appropriate instructions for further customer service.

If at the point of delivery there is enough information signs to satisfy the order, PPM 1 requires you to enter identifiers from the service terminal device 11 that are being prepared for delivery to the customer of IZ packages. Further, it checks the received data for compliance with the information received from the computer 13. If the result of this check is positive, it allows the personnel of the supply chain to transfer to the customer the number of packages of FM corresponding to the order.

In parallel with this, the pulp and paper mill 1 forms or supplements the data block of the search array {B} corresponding to the given storage system and stored in DB2. Array {B} contains information in the form of credentials about all storage systems that received information signs at packaging points. Array {B} also includes data on the identifiers of the transferred packages and the date they were received, and also activates the cryptographic device 15 included in the pulp and paper mill 1 to generate an access key to the corresponding part of the mentioned data block.

In parallel with this, PPM 1, inverting the search array {A} and using the package identifier as a search attribute, first determines the number of identification signs in each of the packages to be delivered to the customer, and then forms elements for each search array {B} stored in the database 2 in each of which at least data on the package identifier, the number of characters in the package and the date of transfer of the storage package are included (additional data included in the array element {B} is determined by the user of the information system) and opolnyaet vyscheupomyanutomu corresponding data storage unit, which is a subset of the array {B}. The header of each of the data blocks that make up the search array {B} contains information about the credentials of the storage system that has received and previously received identification marks at points of delivery of packaging. In this case, the cryptographic device 15 of the key system control included in the pulp and paper mill 1 is activated, which checks whether the storage system characterized by the credentials entered in the current session has an access key to the data block. If storage on. access key earlier, then the communication session ends there. If the storage system does not have an access key, then the key system control device generates a new access key, which is, for example, a unique combination of characters.

The generated access key, which is strictly confidential information and used to authenticate the storage system that addressed the system, is stored together with the date of its creation and the credentials of the given storage system that received this key only in the control system of the key system. In order to receive the storage by the customer, the access key is transmitted in the described communication session only to the terminal device 12, from which it is completely removed after a certain time interval is sufficient for the customer to perceive and remember the key.

This concludes the interactive session of the pulp and paper mill 1 with terminal devices 11 and 12. During this session, the storage system, which first applied for identification marks, is actually registered by the patented information system as a new subscriber.

The access key is necessary for the data storage system to access the pulp and paper mill 1 through terminal devices 6 or 12 to supplement or change the data blocks of the search arrays that are stored in the database 2 corresponding to the data storage system.

If the aforementioned checks are negative, as described below, in order to compensate for the influence of possible errors made when the operator entered the terminal device 6, 11 or 12 as part of an ongoing communication session in a dialogue mode, PPM 1 suggests re-entering the next message. Several attempts are made to re-enter the message, the number of which is determined by the user of the system, after which PPM 1 terminates the communication session. The necessary data related to the interrupted communication session, such as the entered credentials, data about the terminal, information recognized as invalid, etc., are stored in a special file, which is then included in a separate search data array stored in DB 2 for subsequent analysis and special purposes.

To ensure the safety of information about the introduction of OCD into economic circulation and their movement, the storage system, which has received identification marks, marks the OCD using identification marks and enters information about the introduction of OCD into economic circulation through one of the terminal devices 6 or 12.

At the client’s request, PPM 1 organizes a communication session with the corresponding terminal device and requests the client’s credentials, and then issues a request to enter the access key.

key system checks it. In authenticating the client as a registered SHD, the pulp and paper mill 1, if necessary, compares the credentials with the previously entered data stored in the cryptographic device 15 for managing the key system. Further, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 proposes to enter data on the identifier of the FROM packaging used for marking, the type, name and number of marked OBHs, the date they were transferred to another SHD, and the recipient's credentials.

Upon receipt of this data, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 has the opportunity to turn to external IPS 10 for information that allows it to verify the type and name of the transferred DLC to the registered type of business activity of both the storage provider and the storage destination. If a discrepancy is detected, the CVC 1 generates and sends to the involved terminal device a message about the illegitimacy of the transmitted OCD. It is proposed to choose either to refuse to save the entered information and enter a new message, or to save the previously entered message. In the latter, this message is stored in a separate search array for subsequent analysis, etc.

Having received the message, CVC 1 generates elements for the search array {C1} stored in DB 2, each of which includes information about the packaging identifier, previous owner of the storage system (in this case, storage system about), the type, name and number of marked storage boxes, their date transmission. Upon completion of this, CVC 1 forms a data block of the array {C1}, the heading of which is the data of the receiver of the CDS (SHD1).

If W from different packages were used to label the OCD, the above procedure is repeated for each of the package identifiers. The fact that the information about the package identifier is entered at the request of CVC 1 indicates that there is a complete transfer of the OCD from one storage system to another, i.e. . primary introduction of OCD into economic circulation.

In this regard, CVC 1, by interrogating the corresponding data block of the array {B}, checks the correspondence of the information entered from the terminal 6 (or 12) with the information stored in this block. Namely: the fact of receipt by the previous owner of the OCD of the IZ package with the identifier indicated in the current communication session before the date of the OCD transfer, and the correspondence of the number of IZs in this package with the number of OCD transferred in the current session indicated in the current session

the identifier by an amount equal to the number of transmitted marked DLCs, and the search array {C1} is supplemented by the generated data block.

When a request is received from any of the terminal devices 6 (or 12) for inputting information about the further movement of the DCD, PPM 1 activates a similar procedure for receiving messages ™ from this terminal device. However, in this case, the owner of the storage unit is not able to indicate the identifier of the package from which the packaging was taken from for labeling (in general, this information was not communicated to him), which is a sign of the secondary transfer of storage unit from one owner to another. In addition, the owner of the transferred OCD may not have an access key. This circumstance indicates the need for the implementation of the pulp and paper mill 1 of the above described procedure for formulating an access key for a given storage system and registering the key with an information system.

The detection of the above circumstances is regarded by the pulp and paper mill 1 as a sign of a search in the data blocks of the arrays {CN}, ..., {C2}, {C1} corresponding to the storage system transmitting the data storage system, using information about the form and / or as search signs the name of the marked OCD.

If information is found in the search array that matches the search criteria, the identifier of the package of the ICs used to mark these OCDs is determined. Following this, PPM 1 performs a multilevel search in the search arrays {C /}, ... {C1}, {B}. The purpose of this search is to identify in these arrays a connected chain of data on the sequential transfer of OCD, characterized by an unchanged type and / or name and marked by ICs that previously belonged to the package with the identifier defined above, from the storage system to the storage system.

If such a data chain is not detected, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 generates a message about the denial of service and terminates the communication session with the involved terminal device.

If the search result is positive, the pulp and paper mill 1 corrects the corresponding element of the data block of the array, decreasing the number of OCD recorded in it by an amount equal to the number of transmitted OCD.

If a negative value is obtained as a result of this operation, the pulp and paper mill 1, retaining the old information, generates a denial of service message and terminates the communication session with the involved terminal device.

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to the recipient. This data block is included in the search array {C (i + l)} stored in DB2.

Upon receipt from one of the terminal devices 6 (or 12) of a request for help, the pulp and paper mill 1 offers the client to enter a multi-character combination, printed on the IC, which is marked OCD. Upon receipt of this information, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 initiates a search for the identifier of the package containing this FROM in the array {A}, after which, by searching in the array {B}, it identifies the storage system that introduced this storage system into economic circulation (i.e. SHDo).

Following this, Pulp and Paper Mill 1 prompts the customer to enter information about the storage system from which the customer received this storage (for example, TIN, which must be put down on a fiscal receipt, fact sheet or other document). In case of a client’s refusal to enter this information, PPM 1 informs the client of the credentials of the storage system that introduced this storage system into economic circulation and terminates the communication session.

Upon receipt of the requested information from the client, the pulp and paper mill 1 organizes the search described above to identify in the arrays of the connected data chain stored in the database 2 about the serial transmission of the CD.

In the case of detecting a connected data chain, PPM 1 generates a message containing the credentials of the storage system that introduced this storage system into economic circulation, and confirmation of the legitimacy of finding this storage system from the storage system from which it was received, after which it terminates the communication session.

Thus, within the framework of a patented automated system, measures can be taken to protect consumers' rights to purchase high-quality products and legalize the circulation of economic objects by organizing a unified system for identifying and controlling the movement of goods and products. The holder of the information system has the ability to quickly monitor the movement of marked objects for each storage system registered in the system.

Industrial applicability. An automated system can be implemented using modern computer technology and technological equipment. As a system for identifiers, known flexible automated production systems can be used (for example, 1).

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Claims (5)

1. An automated system for the identification and accounting of marked objects of economic activity, including means connected by communication channels for generating identification marks with an identifier, means for applying said signs to objects, means for monitoring the movement of marked objects, containing at least one entry point for data on objects and their identifiers, data input devices, information processing tools, consisting of a comparison device and a decision making device, I distinguish wherein the means for generating identification marks with an identifier comprise means for forming groups of the said marks to obtain packages and assigning group identifiers to said packages, made in the form of a flexible automated production system, said entry point for data on objects and their identifiers includes a point for issuing packages groups of identification marks and terminals for entering data on identifiers of issued packages and users, means for processing information The relations contain means for comparing, for each business entity, the number of received marked objects of each item with the number of transferred objects of the same name to other entities and the number of unused identification marks, while the said tools together with means for controlling the movement of marked objects and means for processing information a subsystem of the holder of an automated system, means for applying the said marks on objects, data input devices and terminals are a subsystem of owners of objects - business entities, while information is exchanged between the subsystems through secure communication channels using the access key of the holder of the automated system.  2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for generating a multi-character combination from an array of non-repeating multi-character combinations for identifiers of identification signs include a random number generator.  3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the means for processing information provide any acquirer of the object access to the database by the identifier of the identification mark to obtain data on the origin of the object and on the subject of economic activity from which the object was received.  4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the means for processing information include a networked central computing complex, at least one database, at least one customer terminal and at least one service terminal associated with it one point of delivery, at least one dialog terminal device, secure communication channels for connecting a flexible automated production system and an external information retrieval system to a central computing complex. 5. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the flexible automated production system comprises a main computer and at least one control computer connected thereto, connected to the executive bodies of the means for generating identification marks with an identifier.