EP3272092A1 - Qr-code based communication system - Google Patents
Qr-code based communication systemInfo
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- EP3272092A1 EP3272092A1 EP16709777.3A EP16709777A EP3272092A1 EP 3272092 A1 EP3272092 A1 EP 3272092A1 EP 16709777 A EP16709777 A EP 16709777A EP 3272092 A1 EP3272092 A1 EP 3272092A1
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a communication system.
- Communication systems of the type in question are, for example, social networks in which users make contact via the Internet in order to exchange information in the form of text messages, pictures, videos or voice messages.
- the users registered in such a communication system in particular a social network, have typically deposited a profile which can generally be viewed by other registered users. Also, the exchange of information between registered users is not anonymous.
- a user can in principle only grant access to his profile to a request from another user. However, if it grants the release to such a request, the access to the profile of the user is free without any maintenance of the anonymity.
- the invention has for its object to provide a communication system, which ensures high functionality while high security for the user.
- the invention relates to an anonymized communication system via a web platform.
- the communication system comprises communication channels which are controlled by the computer system in such a way that an anonymous exchange of information takes place between users of the communication system.
- Establishing communication between two or more users of the system is merely the exchange of a unique identification number necessary. Any communication takes place in the context of this identification number and thus without the need to know each other's personal data (communication data of the users involved).
- the exchange of the identification number is based on code carriers which contain this number in plain text and / or as machine-readable code (QR code).
- QR code machine-readable code
- the basic idea of the invention is thus to provide code carriers as mechanical, portable units for anonymous contact, wherein, when the code carrier is contacted, the corresponding users of the communication system can exchange information about the communication system while maintaining their anonymity.
- An essential aspect of the invention consists in the fact that with the code carrier a person can come in contact with other persons, without having to disclose personal data of himself.
- the contact can be made on the one hand in an encounter of two people by the person who owns the code carrier, this leaves another person.
- the contact can also be unidirectional by the person leaves their code carrier specifically in a place where other people can pick up the code carrier or use in general.
- the code carriers according to the invention are linked to the electronic components, in particular the computer system of the communication system, in that each code carrier carries an identification number in its code, by means of which the code carrier can be unambiguously identified in the computer system is. On the basis of this identification, a validity check is generally carried out by allowing only code carriers with identifiable identification numbers as components of the communication system in the computer system.
- a code carrier always has an origin in the sense of a user of the platform, which has generated and thus "owns" this unique code.
- This user is the code provider who, for anonymous communication between himself and others, codes this code to the desired person or person handing over the desired persons.
- a code carrier not only a unique identification number, but this is also linked by stored in the computer system link with information stored there, in particular a profile of the code transmitter, which has the respective code carrier.
- the communication structure according to the invention between two users on the code carrier can be done by a code carrier, which was handed over by a code generator to a codenender or this was left, is read in by the code owner by means of a terminal.
- the coder can use a smartphone with an integrated scanner to scan the code carrier or manually record the clear identification number.
- the entire data exchange via the computer system takes place completely anonymously.
- the codenender provided via the computer system only anonymized information from the profile of the encoder to build the communication over a communication channel.
- the data transmission in the communication system takes place while maintaining the anonymity of the user. For this purpose, data are sent anonymously and encrypted via server of the computer system.
- the communication channels are designed in such a way that the anonymity of the users is maintained during a message exchange via the communication channels.
- An anonymous telephone connection can be realized by the user generating a telephone number on the communication platform and connecting it to his smartphone by means of an app. This also allows groups of people outside the communication platform to contact anonymous users. Likewise, the user can use this phone number also outbound calls anonymized via the app in foreign networks.
- a person who wishes to be registered with the communication system can call up a specific page or a menu via the communication interface.
- the person must specify as personal information only the number of their mobile phone or smartphone, so that a PIN number is sent to this number for registration in the communication system.
- the communication interface can also be used to create code carriers, for which purpose a user must already be registered in the communication system.
- the communication interface advantageously has activation and deactivation means, by means of which a user can release or block the communication established with a code carrier with another user.
- a further security measure for the users of the communication system is given by the fact that, after the communication has been blocked, communication of this code carrier is deactivated via the computer system, so that no new communication can be established with it.
- Another functionality of the communication interface is that specific communication channels can be specified by a codenender via the communication interface.
- specific communication channels can be specified by the code generator when the code carrier is created and / or changed.
- the communication interface for creating the code carrier is advantageously used again.
- the code transmitter can specify not only a selection of communication channels by links stored in the computer system with the code carrier.
- the encoder may further define information that it wishes to disclose to a code reader reading the code carrier. If the codenender then reads the code carrier, the codenender receives this information as a so-called push message, even if the codenender is not yet registered in the communication system.
- the code generator can also associate with it an internal note which gives the code generator itself (and only this) additional information about this code carrier.
- the code transmitter can use it to deposit notes about a person to whom he has passed the code carrier.
- a registered user creates a code carrier via the contact interface as a code transmitter, he can then print the code carrier directly and then use it for passing on to other persons.
- a free code carrier without linking to a profile of a user via the communication interface can be changed and subsequently linked to a profile of a user.
- Such free code carriers carry like all other code carriers an identification number in their code so that they can be classified as valid by the communication system.
- the free code carriers can thus be forwarded to persons as blank code carriers by organizers and the like in order to thus ensure the distribution of the communication system according to the invention.
- organizers can distribute the free code carriers free of charge, whereas the re-creating a code carrier via the communication system is chargeable. If a person has received a free code carrier, they can, after registering in the communication system, connect the free code carrier with their profile via the communication interface and then use it to establish contact with other persons.
- the variability of the communication system according to the invention is considerably increased, since the code carriers of different categories different embodiments of the contact of persons are made possible.
- the categories of code carriers are defined by their identification number.
- the categories are fixed by the formations of the code carrier.
- the categories of the code carrier differ in particular with regard to the possibilities of establishing contact, which are permitted via the respective code carrier.
- a time function can be implemented, which specifies in which time window via the code carrier contact is possible.
- such a time function can be a security function against misuse of code carriers. For example, if a code carrier were published on the Internet, theoretically thousands of people could read the code carrier within a very short time and thus generate an undesirably high number of contacts. By specifying a time function in the code carrier such abuse can be prevented by a repetition of reading the code carrier is allowed only within discrete time intervals or generally the validity of the code carrier is limited in time.
- a categorization of code carriers can take place in that the contact imputations are limited in frequency and quantity via the code carrier.
- a first category of a code carrier only allows a one-time contact between two users.
- a code carrier a so-called “PRIVATE-TAG”
- PRIVATE-TAG thus allows targeted only a 1: 1 linkage of two persons.
- This PRIVATE TAG can be used, for example, when a person meets another person by chance, for the first time, and is interested in further contact with this person, without the need for an exchange of personal contact information.
- the person as the code provider then hands out the PRIVATE TAG to the other person as the codenender.
- the person receiving the PRIVATE TAG as a codenholder can then contact the code sender by reading the PRIVATE TAG via the communication system.
- Another security feature is that the Validity period and the number of calls up to an active communication connection between two users is deliberately limited.
- This PUBLIC TAG is advantageously not used for a direct transfer from one person to another person, but for a unidirectional contact, that is, the code transmitter leaves the PUBLIC TAG in a place where several people with a terminal such as a smartphone ne can read.
- PUBLIC-TAG depositing the PUBLIC-TAG on a bulletin board, such as a university, with the aim of offering a shared flat or selling an item such as a bicycle.
- the code transmitter then links PUBLIC-TAGs as push messages with information about the WG space to be allocated or about the bike to be sold.
- Interested parties can read the PUBLIC-TAG as a codename and, if the preliminary information is of interest to them, contact the code-provider anonymously via the communication system.
- the code transmitter can then evaluate the incoming requests and decide whether and when he wants to pass on the communication system further, possibly personal information.
- the PUBLIC-TAG can be read by anyone at the place where it is placed, contact is not limited in terms of quantity. However, through PUBLIC-TAGs the possible contact For reasons of safety limited in time, so that the PUBLIC-TAG remains valid only in a certain, preferably predetermined by the code carrier time window.
- a third category of a code carrier allows for a simultaneous limited and contact quantity unlimited n: n communication of users.
- a coder may design a COMMUNITY TAG for unidirectional contact at that location.
- a push message can indicate that interested parties can participate in the communication by reading the COMMUNITY TAG, in order to discuss the event itself and, if necessary, to plan a joint visit to another event.
- Registered code users in contrast to unregistered users after reading the COMMUNITY-TAG, can signal the willingness to communicate with all or individual members of the participating group, again while maintaining anonymity.
- Figure 1 Schematic representation of components of the communication system according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 Representation of a code carrier belonging to the communication system according to FIG.
- the communication system 1 is realized on the basis of several building blocks within a modern cloud infrastructure.
- the components include i.a. a standard web application for access to the services / content via browser, web services for data exchange with a special app, and telecommunications components for access to and from the normal telephone network.
- Access to the communication platform formed by the communication system 1 can thus be carried out with a wide variety of terminals 2 (sometimes with different functional scope):
- the communication system 1 For coupling of terminals in the form of landline or mobile phones, the communication system 1 has a PSTN interface la to telephone providers. For the coupling of terminals in the form of smartphones with app, the communication system 1 has a virtual telephone system with SIP interface lb.
- the communication system 1 web services lc or a web page.
- code carrier 3 As a further component of the communication system 1 code carrier 3 are provided, wherein such a code carrier 3 is shown by way of example in Figure 2.
- This code carrier 3 is formed in the present case as a QR code. Physically, the code carrier 3 forms a portable mechanical unit, in particular a card made of cardboard, plastic, cardboard or the like.
- a unique identification number is coded, based on which the code carrier 3 is uniquely identifiable.
- the identification number is also shown in plain text, so that a manual input via the web front end of the communication system is possible.
- a validity check of the code carrier 3 takes place on the basis of the identification number, by checking on the basis of stored identification numbers whether the code carrier 3 with its identification number belongs to the communication system 1.
- the individual components of the communication system 1 communicate via an internal, not externally accessible network.
- the individual information modules are managed separately so that there is no direct relationship between user data and communication data. Communication and data storage are encrypted.
- the principle of operation is such that a user as a code transmitter passes on a code carrier 3 linked to his profile directly to a person or deposits it at a location where a person can find him.
- a person who receives the code carrier 3 in this way can read it in with his terminal 2 or manually enter the identification number via the website.
- the terminal 2 is designed as a smartphone, with which the person can scan the code carrier 3.
- This detail page can already provide initial information (introductory text, first messages via one of the channels, a picture or other digital assets ) of the coder for the coder.
- the codenender is also offered the option of registering or logging in to permanently associate this identification number with his access.
- the detail page can also be accessed directly from the user's personal profile without having to scan the code carrier 3 again or to record the identification number.
- Both users can also disable / disable communication at any time.
- the code carrier 3 that is to say its identification number, is deactivated in the communication system 1, so that the code carrier 3 becomes invalid and can no longer be used for establishing a contact.
- encoders and coders can choose between different communication channels.
- a first communication channel is provided, over which text messages are transmitted.
- a second communication channel is provided, over which mailbox messages are transmitted.
- a third communication channel is designed as a telephone connection.
- the communication channels are designed such that anonymous information is transmitted via them. Once a user has selected a communication channel, he can record communication with the other user (s) by sending a message. The creation of a code carrier 3, or its change takes place via a communication interface of the communication system. 1
- the code transmitter can also specify a restriction to certain communication channels, so that the code owner can then only select between the shared communication channels.
- a second category of a code carrier 3 allows a time-limited and / or contact frequency-dependent limited l: n communication of users.
- Such a code carrier 3 forms a so-called PUBLIC-TAG.
- a third category of a code carrier 3 permits a time-limited and contact-quantity-unlimited unlimited communication of users.
- Such a code carrier 3 forms a so-called COMMUNITY-TAG.
- the categories of the code carriers 3 can be defined by their identification number. Alternatively, the code generator when creating the code carrier 3 specify its category. Andreas Wagner
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