EP4147143A1 - System and method for transmitting individualized data - Google Patents

System and method for transmitting individualized data

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EP4147143A1
EP4147143A1 EP21722270.2A EP21722270A EP4147143A1 EP 4147143 A1 EP4147143 A1 EP 4147143A1 EP 21722270 A EP21722270 A EP 21722270A EP 4147143 A1 EP4147143 A1 EP 4147143A1
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key
data
carrier
smart device
individualized
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Ludwig Widmann
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Imaginosum GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F16/00—Information retrieval; Database structures therefor; File system structures therefor
    • G06F16/90—Details of database functions independent of the retrieved data types
    • G06F16/95—Retrieval from the web
    • G06F16/955—Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
    • G06F16/9554—Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL] by using bar codes

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  • the present invention relates to a system and a method for transmitting individualized data.
  • KR-101750722-B1 there is provided a method for generating a barcode-based dynamic link, the method comprising the steps of: a user terminal decoding an image taken of a barcode to extract a character string; and generating a dynamic link by using the character string and the time information, when the time information is the first-time information, generating a first URL for providing a first service.
  • a second URL is generated that provides a second service different from the first service.
  • KR-100505521-B1 applies to the use of the system and the system to various equipment and to a method, and use of the system of the bar code read program.
  • the program has the ability to read the bar code photography by a digital camera.
  • a system is applied to the bar code reading program.
  • a server is serving a barcode reading program with the communication network.
  • the mobile device consists of a digital camera mounted to transfer using the communication network. According to the invention, information about the cell is easy, and, and in any region in which communication can have the convenience in the use that can read the bar code, the bar code is attached to goods by using a portable device with a conventional digital camera mount. It can be grasped in real time.
  • system can comprise an integrated component or a plurality of aggregated, assembled and/or connected components. All or some of the components can be located locally and/or remotely.
  • the method corresponds to the system in so far that the method steps correspond to the features of the system described and specified herein below.
  • the system can comprise a key carrier with an individual key that is configured to be captured by a camera.
  • a camera can be any component that is configured to capture pictures, frames, schemes, video etc.
  • the system can further comprise a smart device with a camera that is configured to capture the key of the key carrier.
  • the system can further comprise a data transferring node that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key.
  • a node can comprise a point of contact and/or connection in a network, such as a communication network of an IT network.
  • the node can also mean or comprise the local access point of a further remote system, such as a cloud computing system.
  • the smart device can be configured to approach the data transferring node when or after capturing the key to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node. This can be done by software, a software application and/or hardware.
  • the key carrier can be or can comprise a card carrier, such as a cardboard carrier, a business card or similar. Additionally and/or alternatively the carrier can be a plastics carrier. This would constitute a hardware solution.
  • the key carrier can also be provided on a package of a product. This would enable a customer or client to scan the key carrier and to receive then information about the product, even in an AR and/or VR fashion with still and/or video information.
  • the key carrier can also be provided on a sticker to be applied onto an object.
  • the carrier can be and/or comprise a display.
  • the display can be affiliated to any computing component and controlled thereby, either locally and/or remotely.
  • the control can be done by software and/or hardware.
  • the display can also be a display of a smart device, such as a smart handheld device, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop etc.
  • a number and/or set of key carriers can relate to each other. That can mean that they are connected to each other or just sold in a package being connected to each other or not.
  • the relation to each other can comprise an identification of a particular party, such an emitting party, advertising party, an individual etc.
  • the individual key can comprise a set code identifying the set.
  • the set can be bundled and configured to become affiliated to a party.
  • the bundle might be a package of key carriers. Thus, they could be delivered package-wise. This package might be linked to each other by a motto, a certain quality, options linked to it etc.
  • the system can be also configured to request a party becoming affiliated to a set to register in the system. This can be done via online access, by a template etc.
  • the individual key can be encrypted in a barcode key, such as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode key.
  • the individual key can be or comprise a watermarking.
  • the watermarking can be contained in one or more images.
  • the watermarking can further be invisible or hidden to a user. This can be realized by an arrangement and/or configuration of pixels in the image or in its frequency domain that cannot or not easily be identified by a user or a human eye etc.
  • the individual key can also comprise a classification that can be determined by the system. This can be certain category of pictures and/or elements and/or pixels in the pictures etc. Just an example could be a certain kind of animal in the picture, such as a cat, black cats etc.
  • the individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence (AI). This can be configured to learn unsupervised or supervised the classification.
  • AI artificial intelligence
  • the individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence implemented in software that is configured to learn and determine the classification.
  • the individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system wherein the system is configured to encode the classification.
  • the code can be a hidden code or can be a code that can be identified by a user.
  • the smart device is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL.
  • the opening key can also be sent somewhere else, such as a different pre-defined second URL in order to initiate and/or enable further access to the first URL.
  • a computing device can be connected with the node and that can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions, such as environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc.
  • the personalized data can comprise augmented reality (AR) data.
  • the augmented reality (AR) data can comprise an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier when or after the smart device has captured the individual key of the key carrier.
  • the AR data can also be configured to be delivered to another device that may be connected to the smart device.
  • the further device can be a VR receiving device, such as VR goggles etc.
  • the key carrier can comprise carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
  • carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
  • AR augmented reality
  • the system can be configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) image.
  • the individual key on the key carrier can be configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system can be configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) image are shown on the display in an aligned manner.
  • the augmented reality (AR) data can comprise an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier when or after the smart device has captured the individual key of the key carrier.
  • AR augmented reality
  • the key carrier can comprise carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
  • carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
  • AR augmented reality
  • the system can be further configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) video.
  • the individual key on the key carrier can be configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system can be configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) video are shown on the display in an aligned manner.
  • the AR data can also comprise audio data, such as sound and/or music, and/or a 3D model. All that can be configured individually. Just an example is the provision of the 3D model in the form of flowers or audio data in the form of the name of the addressee or recipient etc. Any such combination of the different kinds of data is possible as well.
  • the personalized data can alternatively or additionally comprise virtual reality (VR) data.
  • the virtual reality (VR) data can comprise a virtual reality (VR) image and/or a virtual reality (VR) video, audio etc.
  • the system can further comprise a displaying device for displaying the individualized data, such as a screen and/or glasses by a user for displaying the individualized data.
  • a displaying device for displaying the individualized data, such as a screen and/or glasses by a user for displaying the individualized data.
  • the system can be configured to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node before, during and/or after a pre-defined time frame.
  • the system can be additionally or alternatively configured to amend the individualized data from the data transferring node during or after a pre-defined time frame.
  • the pre-determined time frame can be derivable from the key carrier and/or can be set by another party.
  • the pre-determined time frame can be encoded on the key carrier, such as in the individual key of the key carrier.
  • the pre-determined time frame can be encoded on the key carrier and can be configured to only be readable by the smart device.
  • the pre determined time frame can be configured to only be readable by the smart device upon approaching the data transferring node when or after capturing the key.
  • the system can further be configured to make or trigger the smart device to automatically approach the data transferring node a pre-determined time after capturing the key.
  • the pre-determined time can also be set by another party.
  • the other party should be authorized and should have unlimited or limited access to the system.
  • the system can be also configured to trigger the smart device to automatically receive the individualized data from the data transferring node a pre-determined time after capturing the key.
  • the system can also comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device.
  • This can be a local or remote computing device. In case of a remote computing device this can also called the backend of the system.
  • the remote computing device can also be arranged in what is called the cloud.
  • the backend device can be connected with the node and is configured to compute or allow the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device.
  • the system can also comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data.
  • the system can further comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time. This can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node by the smart device.
  • a computing device can be connected with the node and can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device when approaching the data transferring node.
  • This further individual data can be data that has been stored or further provided to the smart device. It could contain data about the profile, preferences of a user affiliated to the smart device.
  • a user could get a key, such as a label in a store, the smart phone approaches the data transferring node with information about the user, such as the user's age or cooking preferences, and then the individual data transmitted by the data transferring node is customized accordingly.
  • the user information could have also been that he is gluten sensitive and that the good with the label lies within certain gluten tolerances.
  • Another case could be the personal user's information stored and/or entered by the user in his/her phone that Italian recipes are preferred.
  • the label being scanned by the smart device of a pasta product then trigger the node to transfer back further suggestions for one or more recipes and other respective ingrediencies.
  • the node can transfer back individual data comprising suggestions for appropriate food, drugs etc.
  • Another example could be that on a spare part to be purchased further information is triggered which other parts and/or tools have to be purchased for a proper replacement and even later video instructions about the proper replacement.
  • the video could also be than projected in AR fashion onto the part to be replaced after the part has been detected by the camera of the smart device.
  • the computing device can be connected with the node and can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device has captured the key of the key carrier.
  • the system can further comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device has captured the key of the key carrier.
  • the system can comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party.
  • the third party should have limited or unlimited access to the computing device and should be authorized accordingly.
  • the identity of the third party can be transmitted with the individualized data. This can be a commercial entity, such as a sales and/or advertising entity, or a private person.
  • the identity of the sender can be removed so that only the third party becomes apparent. Also all such data can be removed so that the receiver is not provided with any information about the sender and/or any other party.
  • a storage and/or database can be accessible by the system or part of it for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device.
  • the storage can be part of the backend.
  • the computing device can deliver the individualized data from the storage and/or database to the smart device.
  • the system can be further configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device of a second user.
  • the system can be configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device of a second user.
  • the system can be also configured to allow a first user to be provided with a plurality of key carriers with keys for handing over particular key carriers to second users and/or recipients.
  • the barcode key can capture 1 to 5% of the surface of the key carrier.
  • the key carrier can comprise an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device and can be displayed in the smart device in overlay with the image captured by the camera of the smart device.
  • the individualized data such as the augmented reality (AR) data
  • the individualized data comprises individualized data, such as an augmented reality (AR) image, that is configured to be visible on a side of the carrier with the carrier image data.
  • the carrier image data can be arranged on both sides of the key carrier or on more than two sides thereof, if applicable.
  • the system will also comprise a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data.
  • the counting component can be further configured to prevent access and/or receipt accordingly.
  • the key carrier can serve many purposes, such as a medical prescription, a personal note, a contract, advertising, a ticket, consumer goods, toys, instruction manuals etc.
  • One of the preferred advantages is that the invention enables an individual and/or quick and/or impressive delivery of information to a client, recipient, user etc.
  • the invention also relates to a method for transmitting data. All features described before and specified below are also realized in terms of corresponding method steps.
  • the approach is to provide a key carrier with an individual key that is configured to be captured by a camera of a smart device, approaching a data transferring node by the smart device when or after capturing the individual key (11) and transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.
  • the invention can further comprise a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback.
  • the feedback component can comprise a virtual interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device and/or provided with the individualized data and/or a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures.
  • any other feedback component can be provided to be activated by gestures.
  • the individualized data can comprise a code that can be encrypted. Further it can comprise an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device.
  • system embodiments will be discussed. These embodiments are abbreviated by the letter “S” followed by a number. Whenever reference is herein made to “system embodiments”, these embodiments are meant.
  • System for transmitting individualized data comprising: a. a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21); b. a smart device (20) with a camera (21) that is configured to capture the key (11) of the key carrier (10); c. a data transferring node (101) that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key; d. wherein the smart device (20) is configured to approach the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11); and e. to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
  • the personalized data comprises augmented reality (AR) data.
  • AR augmented reality
  • augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
  • the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an image can be shown visible on a side of the carrier (10) with the carrier image data.
  • the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image.
  • the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner.
  • the augmented (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
  • the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video.
  • the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner.
  • the personalized data comprises virtual reality (VR) data. 541.
  • the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual reality (VR) image.
  • VR virtual reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual 3D model.
  • AR augmented reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • System according to any of the four preceding system embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises audio data, such as sound and/or music.
  • AR augmented reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • system comprises a displaying device for displaying the individualized data.
  • system comprises glasses for a user for displaying the individualized data.
  • system configured to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) before, during and/or after a pre-defined time frame.
  • system is configured to amend the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) during or after a pre-defined time frame.
  • System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the pre determined time can be set by another party.
  • the system is configured to trigger the smart device (20) to automatically receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) a pre-determined time after capturing the key (11).
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
  • System further comprising a computing device (100) as a backend device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data.
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time.
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20).
  • System further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device (20) when approaching the data transferring node (101).
  • System further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions.
  • System further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc.
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party.
  • System further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data.
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender and/or or sender is removed.
  • a computing device 100 that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender and/or or sender is removed.
  • System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a storage and/or database (30) for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device (20).
  • System according to the preceding system embodiments wherein the computing device (100) can deliver the individualized data from the storage and/or database (30) to the smart device (20).
  • system configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
  • system configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user after transfer or handing over of the key carrier.
  • system configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
  • system configured to allow a first user to be provided with a plurality of key carriers (10) with keys (11) for handing over one or more particular key carrier(s) to one or more second user(s).
  • the key carrier (10) comprises an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device (20) and can be displayed in the smart device (20) in overlay with the image captured by the camera (21) of the smart device (20).
  • System further comprising a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data and for stopping access and/or receipt.
  • System further comprising a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback.
  • the feedback component comprises a virtually interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device (20) and/or on the key carrier (10).
  • the feedback component comprises a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures that are virtually activating the virtually interactive component.
  • S88 System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments further comprising an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device (20).
  • Ml Method for transmitting data with the steps of: a. providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21) of a smart device (20); b. approaching a data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20) when or after capturing the individual key (11); and c. transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.
  • Method for transmitting individualized data comprising the steps of: a. providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21); b. providing a smart device (20) with a camera (21) that is configured to capture the key (11) of the key carrier (10); c. providing a data transferring node (101) that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key; d. wherein the smart device (20) is configured to approach the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11); and e. to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
  • M28 Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the method wherein the method is configured to encode the classification.
  • M29 Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the smart device (20) is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL.
  • the augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • the personalized data or augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to be visible on a or any side of the carrier (10) with the carrier image data.
  • the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
  • AR augmented reality
  • the augmented (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
  • augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises audio data, such as sound and/or music.
  • Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the method comprises glasses for a user for displaying the individualized data.
  • Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame can be set by another party.
  • Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time can be set by another party.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) as a backend device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device (20) when approaching the data transferring node (101).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender and the third party is removed.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender is removed.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a storage and/or database (30) for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device (20).
  • M81 Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user to provide a plurality of key carriers (10) with keys (11) for handover to second users.
  • M82 Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the barcode key is capturing 1 to 5% of the surface of the key carrier (10).
  • the key carrier (10) comprises an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device (10) and can be displayed in the smart device (20) in overlay with the image captured by the camera (21) of the smart device (20).
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data and for stopping access and/or receipt.
  • Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback.
  • the feedback component comprises a virtually interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device (20) and/or the data carrier (10).
  • the feedback component comprises a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures to activate the virtually interactive component.
  • M91 Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments further comprising an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device (20).
  • Fig. 1 schematically exemplifies a system hardware architecture in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 schematically exemplifies an embodiment for a system and a method in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 shows an example of a feedback component.
  • Fig. 4 exemplifies another embodiment of a feedback component. Description of preferred embodiments as exemplified in the figures
  • Fig. 1 provides a schematic of a computing device 100.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise a computing unit 35, a first data storage unit 30A, a second data storage unit 30B and a third data storage unit 30C.
  • the computing device 100 can be a single computing device or an assembly of computing devices.
  • the computing device 100 can be locally arranged or remotely, such as a cloud solution.
  • the different data can be stored. Additional data storages can be also provided and/or the ones mentioned before can be combined at least in part.
  • the computing unit 35 can access the first data storage unit 30A, the second data storage unit 30B and the third data storage unit 30C through the internal communication channel 160, which can comprise a bus connection 160.
  • the computing unit 30 may be single processor or a plurality of processors, and may be, but not limited to, a CPU (central processing unit), GPU (graphical processing unit), DSP (digital signal processor), APU (accelerator processing unit), ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit), ASIP (application-specific instruction-set processor) or FPGA (field programable gate array).
  • the first data storage unit 30A may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
  • RAM random access memory
  • DRAM Dynamic RAM
  • SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic RAM
  • SRAM static RAM
  • Flash Memory Magneto-resistive RAM
  • MRAM Magneto-resistive RAM
  • F-RAM Ferroelectric RAM
  • the second data storage unit 30B may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
  • RAM random access memory
  • DRAM Dynamic RAM
  • SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic RAM
  • SRAM static RAM
  • Flash Memory Flash Memory
  • MRAM Magneto-resistive RAM
  • F-RAM Ferroelectric RAM
  • P-RAM Parameter RAM
  • the third data storage unit 30C may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
  • RAM random access memory
  • DRAM Dynamic RAM
  • SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic RAM
  • SRAM static RAM
  • Flash Memory Flash Memory
  • Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM Parameter RAM
  • the first data storage unit 30A (also referred to as encryption key storage unit 30A), the second data storage unit 30B (also referred to as data share storage unit 30B), and the third data storage unit 30C (also referred to as decryption key storage unit 30C) can also be part of the same memory.
  • only one general data storage unit 30 per device may be provided, which may be configured to store the respective encryption key (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the encryption key may be the encryption key storage unit 30A), the respective data element share (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the data element share may be the data share storage unit 30B), and the respective decryption key (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the decryption key may be the decryption key storage unit 30A).
  • the respective encryption key such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the encryption key may be the encryption key storage unit 30A
  • the respective data element share such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the data element share may be the data share storage unit 30B
  • the respective decryption key such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the decryption key may be the decryption key storage unit 30A).
  • the third data storage unit 30C can be a secure memory device 30C, such as, a self-encrypted memory, hardware-based full disk encryption memory and the like which can automatically encrypt all of the stored data.
  • the data can be decrypted from the memory component only upon successful authentication of the party requiring to access the third data storage unit 30C, wherein the party can be a user, computing device, processing unit and the like.
  • the third data storage unit 30C can only be connected to the computing unit 35 and the computing unit 35 can be configured to never output the data received from the third data storage unit 30C. This can ensure a secure storing and handling of the encryption key (i.e. private key) stored in the third data storage unit 30C.
  • the second data storage unit 30B may not be provided but instead the computing device 100 can be configured to receive a corresponding encrypted share from the database 60.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise the second data storage unit 30B and can be configured to receive a corresponding encrypted share from the database 60.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise a further memory component 140 which may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
  • the memory component 140 may also be connected with the other components of the computing device 100 (such as the computing component 35) through the internal communication channel 160.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise an external communication component 130.
  • the external communication component 130 can be configured to facilitate sending and/or receiving data to/from an external device (e.g. backup device, recovery device, database).
  • the external communication component 130 may comprise an antenna (e.g. WIFI antenna, NFC antenna, 2G/3G/4G/5G antenna and the like), USB port/plug, LAN port/plug, contact pads offering electrical connectivity and the like.
  • the external communication component 130 can send and/or receive data based on a communication protocol which can comprise instructions for sending and/or receiving data. Said instructions can be stored in the memory component 140 and can be executed by the computing unit 35 and/or external communication component 130.
  • the external communication component 130 can be connected to the internal communication component 160.
  • data received by the external communication component 130 can be provided to the memory component 140, computing unit 35, first data storage unit 30A and/or second data storage unit 30B and/or third data storage unit 30C.
  • data stored on the memory component 140, first data storage unit 30A and/or second data storage unit 30B and/or third data storage unit 30C and/or data generated by the computing unit 35 can be provided to the external communication component 130 for being transmitted to an external device.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise an input user interface 110 which can allow the user of the computing device 100 to provide at least one input (e.g. instruction) to the computing device 100.
  • the input user interface 110 may comprise a button, keyboard, trackpad, mouse, touchscreen, joystick and the like.
  • the computing device 100 may comprise an output user interface 120 which can allow the computing device 100 to provide indications to the user.
  • the output user interface 110 may be a LED, a display, a speaker and the like.
  • the output and the input user interface 100 may also be connected through the internal communication component 160 with the internal component of the device 100.
  • the processor may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a CPU, GPU, DSP, APU, or FPGA.
  • the memory may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, being volatile or non-volatile, such an SDRAM, DRAM, SRAM, Flash Memory, MRAM, F-RAM, or P-RAM.
  • the data processing device can comprise means of data processing, such as, processor units, hardware accelerators and/or microcontrollers.
  • the data processing device 20 can comprise memory components, such as, main memory (e.g. RAM), cache memory (e.g. SRAM) and/or secondary memory (e.g. HDD, SDD).
  • the data processing device can comprise busses configured to facilitate data exchange between components of the data processing device, such as, the communication between the memory components and the processing components.
  • the data processing device can comprise network interface cards that can be configured to connect the data processing device to a network, such as, to the Internet.
  • the data processing device can comprise user interfaces, such as:
  • ⁇ output user interface such as: o screens or monitors configured to display visual data (e.g. displaying graphical user interfaces of the questionnaire to the user), o speakers configured to communicate audio data (e.g. playing audio data to the user),
  • ⁇ input user interface such as: o camera configured to capture visual data (e.g. capturing images and/or videos of the user), o microphone configured to capture audio data (e.g. recording audio from the user), o keyboard configured to allow the insertion of text and/or other keyboard commands (e.g. allowing the user to enter text data and/or other keyboard commands by having the user type on the keyboard) and/or trackpad, mouse, touchscreen, joystick - configured to facilitate the navigation through different graphical user interfaces of the questionnaire.
  • o camera configured to capture visual data (e.g. capturing images and/or videos of the user)
  • o microphone configured to capture audio data (e.g. recording audio from the user)
  • o keyboard configured to allow the insertion of text and/or other keyboard commands (e.g. allowing the user to enter text data and/or other keyboard commands by having the user type on the keyboard) and/or trackpad, mouse, touchscreen, joystick - configured to facilitate the navigation through different graphical user interfaces of the questionnaire.
  • keyboard configured
  • the data processing device can be a processing unit configured to carry out instructions of a program.
  • the data processing device can be a system-on-chip comprising processing units, memory components and busses.
  • the data processing device can be a personal computer, a laptop, a pocket computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer.
  • the data processing device can be a server, either local and/or remote.
  • the data processing device can be a processing unit or a system-on-chip that can be interfaced with a personal computer, a laptop, a pocket computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer and/or user interface (such as the upper-mentioned user interfaces).
  • Fig. 2 exemplifies a system or an arrangement of components in accordance with the present invention.
  • a key carrier 10 is shown that is form of a card. It can comprise a key 11 on one of the surfaces, e.g. in the form of a two-dimensional barcode.
  • a smart device 20, such as a smartphone 20 can be provided to capture the key 11 on the key carrier 10 with a camera 21, not shown but just indicated in this figure.
  • the smart device 20 can have a display 22 besides other features common for a smart device.
  • Fig. 2 an image of the key carrier 10' with the key 11' is shown in the display 22 of the smart device 20.
  • node 101 in connection with a server 100 is shown.
  • the node is usually located in not too far distance to the smart device 20 and can be an entry point into the internet. Anyhow, the server 100 can be located remotely and even in a different geographic location or country to the node 101.
  • the server 100 can be connected with a database 30 where the individualized data can be stored. In that database 30 or somewhere else or in the server the access and other information can be checked or sent out. The individualized data can then be sent to the smart device 20 in case the key 11 has been checked and is found to be affiliated to individualized data that can be pushed back to the smart device 20 or pulled by the smart device 20.
  • This personalized data can then comprise image data that is displayed on the display of the smart device 20.
  • the image can be an AR image that is overlaid with the key carrier 10 or a carrier image that is at least apparent on the display 22 of the smart device 20.
  • a delay or a specific time or time frame when the smart device 20 is able to access or display the personalized data. That can be controlled by the information in the key 11, by software in the smart device 20, by the server 100 and/or any other component.
  • the access to the personalized data by the smart device 20 can also be automated so that it is communicated by the smart device 20 or shown on its display without any activation by a user or by activation of the user within a certain time frame.
  • Software and/or hardware and/or any information may control the access or transmittal of the individualized data and also to whom and/or to how many recipients the data is transferred.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show two examples of feedback components.
  • a soft key is shown on a display of the smart device 20 that can be activated by a user or recipient while in the example according to Fig. 4 a key is shown that can be activated by a user's gesture that is captured by the smart device 20.
  • the term "at least one of a first option and a second option" is intended to mean the first option or the second option or the first option and the second option.
  • step (X) preceding step (Z) encompasses the situation that step (X) is performed directly before step (Z), but also the situation that (X) is performed before one or more steps (Yl), ..., followed by step (Z).
  • step (Z) encompasses the situation that step (X) is performed directly before step (Z), but also the situation that (X) is performed before one or more steps (Yl), ..., followed by step (Z).

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a system and method for transmitting data, particularly individualized data. The invention comprises the steps of providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21) of a smart device (20), approaching a data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20) when or after capturing the individual key (11) and transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.

Description

System and method for transmitting individualized data
Field
The present invention relates to a system and a method for transmitting individualized data.
Introduction
Today data is transmitted via a number of message services to a large group of people, usually to everybody accessing a link. However, individualization is also more and more wanted, particularly as mass approaches cannot be trusted and/or have no personal touch.
In the art, there are some approaches to make use of barcodes for an access to the internet. According to KR-101750722-B1, there is provided a method for generating a barcode-based dynamic link, the method comprising the steps of: a user terminal decoding an image taken of a barcode to extract a character string; and generating a dynamic link by using the character string and the time information, when the time information is the first-time information, generating a first URL for providing a first service. When the time information is second time information different from the first time information, a second URL is generated that provides a second service different from the first service.
KR-100505521-B1 applies to the use of the system and the system to various equipment and to a method, and use of the system of the bar code read program. The program has the ability to read the bar code photography by a digital camera. A system is applied to the bar code reading program. A server is serving a barcode reading program with the communication network. The mobile device consists of a digital camera mounted to transfer using the communication network. According to the invention, information about the cell is easy, and, and in any region in which communication can have the convenience in the use that can read the bar code, the bar code is attached to goods by using a portable device with a conventional digital camera mount. It can be grasped in real time.
Those approaches in the art are anyhow related to very specific applications. Summary
In light of the above, it is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least alleviate the shortcomings of the prior art. More particularly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and a corresponding system for transmitting individualized data.
The term system can comprise an integrated component or a plurality of aggregated, assembled and/or connected components. All or some of the components can be located locally and/or remotely.
The method corresponds to the system in so far that the method steps correspond to the features of the system described and specified herein below.
The system can comprise a key carrier with an individual key that is configured to be captured by a camera. A camera can be any component that is configured to capture pictures, frames, schemes, video etc.
The system can further comprise a smart device with a camera that is configured to capture the key of the key carrier.
The system can further comprise a data transferring node that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key. A node can comprise a point of contact and/or connection in a network, such as a communication network of an IT network. The node can also mean or comprise the local access point of a further remote system, such as a cloud computing system.
The smart device can be configured to approach the data transferring node when or after capturing the key to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node. This can be done by software, a software application and/or hardware.
The key carrier can be or can comprise a card carrier, such as a cardboard carrier, a business card or similar. Additionally and/or alternatively the carrier can be a plastics carrier. This would constitute a hardware solution.
The key carrier can also be provided on a package of a product. This would enable a customer or client to scan the key carrier and to receive then information about the product, even in an AR and/or VR fashion with still and/or video information. The key carrier can also be provided on a sticker to be applied onto an object.
On the other hand, the carrier can be and/or comprise a display. The display can be affiliated to any computing component and controlled thereby, either locally and/or remotely. The control can be done by software and/or hardware. The display can also be a display of a smart device, such as a smart handheld device, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop etc.
A number and/or set of key carriers can relate to each other. That can mean that they are connected to each other or just sold in a package being connected to each other or not. The relation to each other can comprise an identification of a particular party, such an emitting party, advertising party, an individual etc.
The individual key can comprise a set code identifying the set. The set can be bundled and configured to become affiliated to a party. The bundle might be a package of key carriers. Thus, they could be delivered package-wise. This package might be linked to each other by a motto, a certain quality, options linked to it etc.
The system can be also configured to request a party becoming affiliated to a set to register in the system. This can be done via online access, by a template etc.
The individual key can be encrypted in a barcode key, such as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode key.
There can be more than one key on the key carrier and also different kinds of keys.
The individual key can be or comprise a watermarking. The watermarking can be contained in one or more images. The watermarking can further be invisible or hidden to a user. This can be realized by an arrangement and/or configuration of pixels in the image or in its frequency domain that cannot or not easily be identified by a user or a human eye etc.
The individual key can also comprise a classification that can be determined by the system. This can be certain category of pictures and/or elements and/or pixels in the pictures etc. Just an example could be a certain kind of animal in the picture, such as a cat, black cats etc.
The individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence (AI). This can be configured to learn unsupervised or supervised the classification.
The individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence implemented in software that is configured to learn and determine the classification. The individual key can comprise a classification that can be determined by the system wherein the system is configured to encode the classification. The code can be a hidden code or can be a code that can be identified by a user.
The smart device is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL. The opening key can also be sent somewhere else, such as a different pre-defined second URL in order to initiate and/or enable further access to the first URL.
A computing device can be connected with the node and that can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions, such as environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc.
The personalized data can comprise augmented reality (AR) data. The augmented reality (AR) data can comprise an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier when or after the smart device has captured the individual key of the key carrier. The AR data can also be configured to be delivered to another device that may be connected to the smart device. The further device can be a VR receiving device, such as VR goggles etc.
The key carrier can comprise carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
The system can be configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) image. The individual key on the key carrier can be configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system can be configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) image are shown on the display in an aligned manner.
The augmented reality (AR) data can comprise an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier when or after the smart device has captured the individual key of the key carrier.
The key carrier can comprise carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device so that on a display of the smart device an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
The system can be further configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) video. The individual key on the key carrier can be configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system can be configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier and the augmented reality (AR) video are shown on the display in an aligned manner. The AR data can also comprise audio data, such as sound and/or music, and/or a 3D model. All that can be configured individually. Just an example is the provision of the 3D model in the form of flowers or audio data in the form of the name of the addressee or recipient etc. Any such combination of the different kinds of data is possible as well.
The personalized data can alternatively or additionally comprise virtual reality (VR) data. The virtual reality (VR) data can comprise a virtual reality (VR) image and/or a virtual reality (VR) video, audio etc.
The system can further comprise a displaying device for displaying the individualized data, such as a screen and/or glasses by a user for displaying the individualized data.
The system can be configured to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node before, during and/or after a pre-defined time frame. The system can be additionally or alternatively configured to amend the individualized data from the data transferring node during or after a pre-defined time frame. The pre-determined time frame can be derivable from the key carrier and/or can be set by another party.
The pre-determined time frame can be encoded on the key carrier, such as in the individual key of the key carrier. The pre-determined time frame can be encoded on the key carrier and can be configured to only be readable by the smart device. The pre determined time frame can be configured to only be readable by the smart device upon approaching the data transferring node when or after capturing the key.
The system can further be configured to make or trigger the smart device to automatically approach the data transferring node a pre-determined time after capturing the key.
The pre-determined time can also be set by another party. The other party should be authorized and should have unlimited or limited access to the system.
The system can be also configured to trigger the smart device to automatically receive the individualized data from the data transferring node a pre-determined time after capturing the key.
The system can also comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device. This can be a local or remote computing device. In case of a remote computing device this can also called the backend of the system. The remote computing device can also be arranged in what is called the cloud. The backend device can be connected with the node and is configured to compute or allow the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device.
The system can also comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data.
The system can further comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time. This can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node by the smart device.
A computing device can be connected with the node and can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device when approaching the data transferring node. This further individual data can be data that has been stored or further provided to the smart device. It could contain data about the profile, preferences of a user affiliated to the smart device.
In a practical example, a user could get a key, such as a label in a store, the smart phone approaches the data transferring node with information about the user, such as the user's age or cooking preferences, and then the individual data transmitted by the data transferring node is customized accordingly. The user information could have also been that he is gluten sensitive and that the good with the label lies within certain gluten tolerances.
Another case could be the personal user's information stored and/or entered by the user in his/her phone that Italian recipes are preferred. In case the label being scanned by the smart device of a pasta product then trigger the node to transfer back further suggestions for one or more recipes and other respective ingrediencies.
Also, depending on conditions or further individual data, such as the age, the weather and/or a high probability of getting infected with a certain virus, the node can transfer back individual data comprising suggestions for appropriate food, drugs etc.
Another example could be that on a spare part to be purchased further information is triggered which other parts and/or tools have to be purchased for a proper replacement and even later video instructions about the proper replacement. The video could also be than projected in AR fashion onto the part to be replaced after the part has been detected by the camera of the smart device.
A very large number of further examples could be drawn up in order to show the benefits and opportunities of the present invention. The computing device can be connected with the node and can be configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device has captured the key of the key carrier.
The system can further comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device has captured the key of the key carrier.
The system can comprise a computing device that is connected with the node and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party. The third party should have limited or unlimited access to the computing device and should be authorized accordingly. The identity of the third party can be transmitted with the individualized data. This can be a commercial entity, such as a sales and/or advertising entity, or a private person. In a further embodiment the identity of the sender can be removed so that only the third party becomes apparent. Also all such data can be removed so that the receiver is not provided with any information about the sender and/or any other party.
Further a storage and/or database can be accessible by the system or part of it for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device. The storage can be part of the backend.
The computing device can deliver the individualized data from the storage and/or database to the smart device.
The system can be further configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device of a second user.
The system can be configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device of a second user.
The system can be also configured to allow a first user to be provided with a plurality of key carriers with keys for handing over particular key carriers to second users and/or recipients.
In case of the key being a barcode, the barcode key can capture 1 to 5% of the surface of the key carrier.
The key carrier can comprise an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device and can be displayed in the smart device in overlay with the image captured by the camera of the smart device. Additionally or alternatively, the individualized data, such as the augmented reality (AR) data, comprises individualized data, such as an augmented reality (AR) image, that is configured to be visible on a side of the carrier with the carrier image data. The carrier image data can be arranged on both sides of the key carrier or on more than two sides thereof, if applicable.
Only a limited number of smart devices can be allowed to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node. The number of smart devices can be set to 1000 at most, preferably 100 at most and more preferably 10 at most. In this case the system will also comprise a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data. The counting component can be further configured to prevent access and/or receipt accordingly.
The key carrier can serve many purposes, such as a medical prescription, a personal note, a contract, advertising, a ticket, consumer goods, toys, instruction manuals etc.
One of the preferred advantages is that the invention enables an individual and/or quick and/or impressive delivery of information to a client, recipient, user etc.
As mentioned before, the invention also relates to a method for transmitting data. All features described before and specified below are also realized in terms of corresponding method steps. The approach is to provide a key carrier with an individual key that is configured to be captured by a camera of a smart device, approaching a data transferring node by the smart device when or after capturing the individual key (11) and transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.
The invention can further comprise a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback. The feedback component can comprise a virtual interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device and/or provided with the individualized data and/or a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures. Also, any other feedback component can be provided to be activated by gestures. As an example a choice can be provided or displayed for a user that is offered a number of options. These options could be presents, bonuses etc. For this purpose, the individualized data can comprise a code that can be encrypted. Further it can comprise an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device.
The invention is further described with the following numbered embodiments. Below, system embodiments will be discussed. These embodiments are abbreviated by the letter "S" followed by a number. Whenever reference is herein made to "system embodiments", these embodiments are meant.
51. System for transmitting individualized data comprising: a. a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21); b. a smart device (20) with a camera (21) that is configured to capture the key (11) of the key carrier (10); c. a data transferring node (101) that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key; d. wherein the smart device (20) is configured to approach the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11); and e. to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
52. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the key carrier is a card carrier.
53. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier comprises cardboard.
54. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier comprises paper.
55. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier is provided on a package of a product.
56. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier is provided on a sticker to be applied onto an object.
57. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier is a plastics carrier.
58. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier is a display.
59. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the display is a display of a smart device. 510. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a number and/or set of key carriers that relate to each other.
511. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the relation to each other comprises an identification of a particular party.
512. System according to any of the two preceding system embodiments wherein the relation to each other comprises an identification of a particular party in the individualized data.
513. System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the key carriers belonging to a set are correspondingly identified.
514. System according to any of the four preceding system embodiments wherein the key carriers belonging to a set are correspondingly identified by a visible symbol on the key carriers and/or by a code.
515. System according to any of the five preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a set code identifying the set.
516. System according to any of the five preceding system embodiments wherein the set is bundled and configured to become affiliated to a party.
517. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the system is configured to request the party becoming affiliated to a set to register in the system.
518. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key is encrypted in a barcode key.
519. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key is encrypted in a two-dimensional barcode key.
520. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking.
521. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking in one or more images.
522. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking that is invisible or hidden to a user. 523. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the system.
524. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key is constituted by a classification that can be determined by the system.
525. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence.
526. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the system by artificial intelligence in software that is configured to learn and determine the classification.
527. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the system wherein the system is configured to encode the classification.
528. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the smart device (20) is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL.
529. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the personalized data comprises augmented reality (AR) data.
530. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
531. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data on both or more than two sides.
532. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image. System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an image can be shown visible on a side of the carrier (10) with the carrier image data. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the augmented (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10). System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the system is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the personalized data comprises virtual reality (VR) data. 541. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual reality (VR) image.
542. System according to any of the two preceding system embodiments wherein the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual reality (VR) video.
543. System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual 3D model.
544. System according to any of the four preceding system embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises audio data, such as sound and/or music.
545. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system comprises a displaying device for displaying the individualized data.
546. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the system comprises glasses for a user for displaying the individualized data.
547. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) before, during and/or after a pre-defined time frame.
548. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to amend the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) during or after a pre-defined time frame.
549. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame is derivable from the key carrier (10).
550. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame can be set by another party.
551. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame is encoded on the key carrier (10).
552. System according to any of the two preceding system embodiments wherein the pre-determined time frame is encoded in the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10). System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the pre-determined time frame is encoded on the key carrier (10) and is configured to only be readable by the smart device (20). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the pre determined time frame is configured to only be readable by the smart device (20) upon approaching the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to trigger the smart device (20) to automatically approach the data transferring node (101) a pre-determined time after capturing the key (11). System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the pre determined time can be set by another party. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to trigger the smart device (20) to automatically receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) a pre-determined time after capturing the key (11). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) as a backend device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device (20) when approaching the data transferring node (101). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10). System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data.
570. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender and/or or sender is removed.
571. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a storage and/or database (30) for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device (20).
572. System according to the preceding system embodiments wherein the computing device (100) can deliver the individualized data from the storage and/or database (30) to the smart device (20).
573. System according to any of the two preceding system embodiments wherein the storage and/or database (30) is part of a remote computer system (100).
574. System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments wherein the storage and/or database (30) is part of a remote computer system (100) that is constituting a backend.
575. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
576. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user after transfer or handing over of the key carrier.
577. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
578. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the system is configured to allow a first user to be provided with a plurality of key carriers (10) with keys (11) for handing over one or more particular key carrier(s) to one or more second user(s).
579. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the barcode key is capturing 1 to 5% of the surface of the key carrier (10).
580. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein the key carrier (10) comprises an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device (20) and can be displayed in the smart device (20) in overlay with the image captured by the camera (21) of the smart device (20).
581. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein only a limited number of smart devices (20) are allowed to access the data transferring node (101)
582. System according to any one of the preceding system embodiments wherein only a limited number of smart devices (20) are allowed to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
583. System according to any of the two preceding system embodiments wherein the number of smart devices (20) is 1000 at most, preferably 100 at most and more preferably 10 at most.
584. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data and for stopping access and/or receipt.
585. System according to any of the preceding system embodiments further comprising a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback.
586. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the feedback component comprises a virtually interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device (20) and/or on the key carrier (10).
587. System according to the preceding system embodiment wherein the feedback component comprises a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures that are virtually activating the virtually interactive component. S88. System according to any of the three preceding system embodiments further comprising an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device (20).
Below, method embodiments will be discussed. These embodiments are abbreviated by the letter "M" followed by a number. Whenever reference is herein made to "method embodiments", these embodiments are meant.
Ml. Method for transmitting data with the steps of: a. providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21) of a smart device (20); b. approaching a data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20) when or after capturing the individual key (11); and c. transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.
M2. Method for transmitting individualized data comprising the steps of: a. providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21); b. providing a smart device (20) with a camera (21) that is configured to capture the key (11) of the key carrier (10); c. providing a data transferring node (101) that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key; d. wherein the smart device (20) is configured to approach the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11); and e. to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
M3. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further wherein the key carrier is a card carrier.
M4. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier comprises paper.
M5. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier is provided on a package of a product. M6. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier is provided on a sticker to be applied onto an object.
M7. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier comprises cardboard.
M8. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier is a plastics carrier.
M9. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier is a display.
M10. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the display is a display of a smart device.
Mil. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising providing a number and/or set of key carriers that relate to each other.
M12. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the relation to each other comprises an identification of a particular party.
M13. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the relation to each other comprises an identification of a particular party in the individualized data.
M14. Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments wherein the key carriers belonging to a set are correspondingly identified.
M15. Method according to any of the four preceding method embodiments wherein the key carriers belonging to a set are correspondingly identified by a visible symbol on the key carriers and/or by a code.
M16. Method according to any of the five preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a set code identifying the set.
M17. Method according to any of the five preceding method embodiments wherein the set are bundled and configured to become affiliated to a party. M18. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the method is configured to request the party becoming affiliated to a set to register in the method
M19. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key is encrypted in a barcode key.
M20. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key is encrypted in a two-dimensional barcode key.
M21. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking.
M22. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking in one or more images.
M23. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a watermarking that is invisible or hidden to a user.
M24. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the method.
M25. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key is constituted by a classification that can be determined by the system and or method.
M26. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the method by artificial intelligence.
M27. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the method by artificial intelligence in software that is configured to learn and determine the classification.
M28. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the individual key comprises a classification that can be determined by the method wherein the method is configured to encode the classification. M29. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the smart device (20) is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL.
M30. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the personalized data comprises augmented reality (AR) data.
M31. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
M32. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data on both or more than two sides.
M33. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the personalized data or augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to be visible on a or any side of the carrier (10) with the carrier image data.
M34. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
M35. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the method is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image.
M36. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the method is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner.
M37. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the augmented (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10). M38. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
M39. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the method is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video.
M40. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the individual key on the key carrier is configured to serve as a mark for the alignment and the method is configured to compute this mark so that the image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video are shown on the display (22) in an aligned manner.
M41. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the personalized data comprises virtual reality (VR) data.
M42. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual reality (VR) image.
M43. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a virtual reality (VR) video.
M44. Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises a 3D model.
M45. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the augmented reality (AR) data and/or the virtual reality (VR) data comprises audio data, such as sound and/or music.
M46. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method comprises a displaying device for displaying the individualized data.
M47. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the method comprises glasses for a user for displaying the individualized data. M48. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) during or after a pre-defined time frame.
M49. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to amend the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) during or after a pre-defined time frame.
M50. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame is derivable from the key carrier (10).
M51. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame can be set by another party.
M52. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time frame is encoded on the key carrier (10).
M53. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the pre-determined time frame is encoded in the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
M54. Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments wherein the pre-determined time frame is encoded on the key carrier (10) and is configured to only be readable by the smart device (20).
M55. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the pre determined time frame is configured to only be readable by the smart device (20) upon approaching the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11).
M56. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to trigger the smart device (20) to automatically approach the data transferring node (101) a pre-determined time after capturing the key (11).
M57. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the pre determined time can be set by another party.
M58. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to trigger the smart device (20) to automatically receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101) a pre-determined time after capturing the key (11).
M59. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
M60. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) as a backend device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and is configured to compute the transfer of the individualized data to the smart device (20).
M61. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data.
M62. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data over time.
M63. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on the number and/or kind of approaches of the data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20).
M64. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further individual data transmitted by the smart device (20) when approaching the data transferring node (101).
M65. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on further information, such as conditions.
M66. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data depending on environmental conditions, such as the weather, the tide, planetary information etc.
M67. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
M68. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data after the smart device (20) has captured the key (11) of the key carrier (10).
M69. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party.
M70. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data.
M71. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender and the third party is removed.
M72. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a computing device (100) that is connected with the node (101) and that is configured to create and/or change the individualized data by a third party wherein the identity of the third party is also transmitted with the individualized data and the identity of the sender is removed. M73. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a storage and/or database (30) for storing the individualized data for transfer to the smart device (20).
M74. Method according to the preceding method embodiments wherein the computing device (100) can deliver the individualized data from the storage and/or database (30) to the smart device (20).
M75. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the storage and/or database (30) is part of a remote computer method (100).
M76. Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments wherein the storage and/or database (30) is part of a remote computer method (100) that is constituting a backend.
M77. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user after transfer or handing over of the key carrier.
M78. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
M79. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user to be provided with a plurality of key carriers (10) with keys (11) for handing over one or more particular key carrier(s) to one or more second user(s).
M80. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
M81. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the method is configured to allow a first user to provide a plurality of key carriers (10) with keys (11) for handover to second users. M82. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the barcode key is capturing 1 to 5% of the surface of the key carrier (10).
M83. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein the key carrier (10) comprises an image that is configured to provide a combined image with the individualized data that is configured to be transferred to the smart device (10) and can be displayed in the smart device (20) in overlay with the image captured by the camera (21) of the smart device (20).
M84. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein only a limited number of smart devices (20) are allowed to access the data transferring node (101).
M85. Method according to any one of the preceding method embodiments wherein only a limited number of smart devices (20) are allowed to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
M86. Method according to any of the two preceding method embodiments wherein the number of smart devices (20) is 1000 at most, preferably 100 at most and more preferably 10 at most.
M87. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a counting component for counting the number of smart devices to access the data transferring node and/or to receive the individualized data and for stopping access and/or receipt.
M88. Method according to any of the preceding method embodiments further comprising a feedback component that is configured to allow a recipient of the individualized data to provide feedback.
M89. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the feedback component comprises a virtually interactive component, such as a soft key generated on the smart device (20) and/or the data carrier (10).
M90. Method according to the preceding method embodiment wherein the feedback component comprises a gesture detecting component configured to identify any gestures to activate the virtually interactive component. M91. Method according to any of the three preceding method embodiments further comprising an audio detection component, such as a microphone of the smart device (20).
Below, use embodiments will be discussed. These embodiments are abbreviated by the letter "U" followed by a number. Whenever reference is herein made to "use embodiments", these embodiments are meant.
Ul. Use of the system according to any of the preceding system embodiments for transmitting data to smart devices triggered by a hardware key carrier.
U2. Use of the method according to any of the preceding method embodiments for transmitting data to smart devices triggered by a hardware key carrier.
Below, computer related product embodiments will be discussed. These embodiments are abbreviated by the letter "C" followed by a number. Whenever reference is herein made to "computer related product embodiments", these embodiments are meant.
Cl. A computer related product with a program that is configured for carrying out the method according to any of the preceding method embodiments.
The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the invention. These embodiments should only exemplify, but not limit, the present invention.
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Fig. 1 schematically exemplifies a system hardware architecture in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 2 schematically exemplifies an embodiment for a system and a method in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 3 shows an example of a feedback component.
Fig. 4 exemplifies another embodiment of a feedback component. Description of preferred embodiments as exemplified in the figures
It is noted that not all the drawings carry all the reference signs. Instead, in some of the drawings, some of the reference signs have been omitted for sake of brevity and simplicity of illustration. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 provides a schematic of a computing device 100. The computing device 100 may comprise a computing unit 35, a first data storage unit 30A, a second data storage unit 30B and a third data storage unit 30C.
The computing device 100 can be a single computing device or an assembly of computing devices. The computing device 100 can be locally arranged or remotely, such as a cloud solution.
On the different data storage units 30 the different data can be stored. Additional data storages can be also provided and/or the ones mentioned before can be combined at least in part.
The computing unit 35 can access the first data storage unit 30A, the second data storage unit 30B and the third data storage unit 30C through the internal communication channel 160, which can comprise a bus connection 160.
The computing unit 30 may be single processor or a plurality of processors, and may be, but not limited to, a CPU (central processing unit), GPU (graphical processing unit), DSP (digital signal processor), APU (accelerator processing unit), ASIC (application- specific integrated circuit), ASIP (application-specific instruction-set processor) or FPGA (field programable gate array). The first data storage unit 30A may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
The second data storage unit 30B may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM). The third data storage unit 30C may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM).
It should be understood that generally, the first data storage unit 30A (also referred to as encryption key storage unit 30A), the second data storage unit 30B (also referred to as data share storage unit 30B), and the third data storage unit 30C (also referred to as decryption key storage unit 30C) can also be part of the same memory. That is, only one general data storage unit 30 per device may be provided, which may be configured to store the respective encryption key (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the encryption key may be the encryption key storage unit 30A), the respective data element share (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the data element share may be the data share storage unit 30B), and the respective decryption key (such that the section of the data storage unit 30 storing the decryption key may be the decryption key storage unit 30A).
In some embodiments, the third data storage unit 30C can be a secure memory device 30C, such as, a self-encrypted memory, hardware-based full disk encryption memory and the like which can automatically encrypt all of the stored data. The data can be decrypted from the memory component only upon successful authentication of the party requiring to access the third data storage unit 30C, wherein the party can be a user, computing device, processing unit and the like. In some embodiments, the third data storage unit 30C can only be connected to the computing unit 35 and the computing unit 35 can be configured to never output the data received from the third data storage unit 30C. This can ensure a secure storing and handling of the encryption key (i.e. private key) stored in the third data storage unit 30C.
In some embodiments, the second data storage unit 30B may not be provided but instead the computing device 100 can be configured to receive a corresponding encrypted share from the database 60. In some embodiments, the computing device 100 may comprise the second data storage unit 30B and can be configured to receive a corresponding encrypted share from the database 60.
The computing device 100 may comprise a further memory component 140 which may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), static RAM (SRAM), Flash Memory, Magneto-resistive RAM (MRAM), Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM), or Parameter RAM (P-RAM). The memory component 140 may also be connected with the other components of the computing device 100 (such as the computing component 35) through the internal communication channel 160.
Further the computing device 100 may comprise an external communication component 130. The external communication component 130 can be configured to facilitate sending and/or receiving data to/from an external device (e.g. backup device, recovery device, database). The external communication component 130 may comprise an antenna (e.g. WIFI antenna, NFC antenna, 2G/3G/4G/5G antenna and the like), USB port/plug, LAN port/plug, contact pads offering electrical connectivity and the like. The external communication component 130 can send and/or receive data based on a communication protocol which can comprise instructions for sending and/or receiving data. Said instructions can be stored in the memory component 140 and can be executed by the computing unit 35 and/or external communication component 130. The external communication component 130 can be connected to the internal communication component 160. Thus, data received by the external communication component 130 can be provided to the memory component 140, computing unit 35, first data storage unit 30A and/or second data storage unit 30B and/or third data storage unit 30C. Similarly, data stored on the memory component 140, first data storage unit 30A and/or second data storage unit 30B and/or third data storage unit 30C and/or data generated by the computing unit 35 can be provided to the external communication component 130 for being transmitted to an external device.
In addition, the computing device 100 may comprise an input user interface 110 which can allow the user of the computing device 100 to provide at least one input (e.g. instruction) to the computing device 100. For example, the input user interface 110 may comprise a button, keyboard, trackpad, mouse, touchscreen, joystick and the like.
Additionally, still, the computing device 100 may comprise an output user interface 120 which can allow the computing device 100 to provide indications to the user. For example, the output user interface 110 may be a LED, a display, a speaker and the like.
The output and the input user interface 100 may also be connected through the internal communication component 160 with the internal component of the device 100.
The processor may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, a CPU, GPU, DSP, APU, or FPGA. The memory may be singular or plural, and may be, but not limited to, being volatile or non-volatile, such an SDRAM, DRAM, SRAM, Flash Memory, MRAM, F-RAM, or P-RAM.
The data processing device can comprise means of data processing, such as, processor units, hardware accelerators and/or microcontrollers. The data processing device 20 can comprise memory components, such as, main memory (e.g. RAM), cache memory (e.g. SRAM) and/or secondary memory (e.g. HDD, SDD). The data processing device can comprise busses configured to facilitate data exchange between components of the data processing device, such as, the communication between the memory components and the processing components. The data processing device can comprise network interface cards that can be configured to connect the data processing device to a network, such as, to the Internet. The data processing device can comprise user interfaces, such as:
■ output user interface, such as: o screens or monitors configured to display visual data (e.g. displaying graphical user interfaces of the questionnaire to the user), o speakers configured to communicate audio data (e.g. playing audio data to the user),
■ input user interface, such as: o camera configured to capture visual data (e.g. capturing images and/or videos of the user), o microphone configured to capture audio data (e.g. recording audio from the user), o keyboard configured to allow the insertion of text and/or other keyboard commands (e.g. allowing the user to enter text data and/or other keyboard commands by having the user type on the keyboard) and/or trackpad, mouse, touchscreen, joystick - configured to facilitate the navigation through different graphical user interfaces of the questionnaire.
The data processing device can be a processing unit configured to carry out instructions of a program. The data processing device can be a system-on-chip comprising processing units, memory components and busses. The data processing device can be a personal computer, a laptop, a pocket computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer. The data processing device can be a server, either local and/or remote. The data processing device can be a processing unit or a system-on-chip that can be interfaced with a personal computer, a laptop, a pocket computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer and/or user interface (such as the upper-mentioned user interfaces). Fig. 2 exemplifies a system or an arrangement of components in accordance with the present invention. A key carrier 10 is shown that is form of a card. It can comprise a key 11 on one of the surfaces, e.g. in the form of a two-dimensional barcode.
A smart device 20, such as a smartphone 20 can be provided to capture the key 11 on the key carrier 10 with a camera 21, not shown but just indicated in this figure. On the front the smart device 20 can have a display 22 besides other features common for a smart device. In Fig. 2 an image of the key carrier 10' with the key 11' is shown in the display 22 of the smart device 20.
Further a node 101 in connection with a server 100 is shown. The node is usually located in not too far distance to the smart device 20 and can be an entry point into the internet. Anyhow, the server 100 can be located remotely and even in a different geographic location or country to the node 101.
The server 100 can be connected with a database 30 where the individualized data can be stored. In that database 30 or somewhere else or in the server the access and other information can be checked or sent out. The individualized data can then be sent to the smart device 20 in case the key 11 has been checked and is found to be affiliated to individualized data that can be pushed back to the smart device 20 or pulled by the smart device 20.
This personalized data can then comprise image data that is displayed on the display of the smart device 20. In an embodiment the image can be an AR image that is overlaid with the key carrier 10 or a carrier image that is at least apparent on the display 22 of the smart device 20.
There can be provided a delay or a specific time or time frame when the smart device 20 is able to access or display the personalized data. That can be controlled by the information in the key 11, by software in the smart device 20, by the server 100 and/or any other component.
The access to the personalized data by the smart device 20 can also be automated so that it is communicated by the smart device 20 or shown on its display without any activation by a user or by activation of the user within a certain time frame. Software and/or hardware and/or any information may control the access or transmittal of the individualized data and also to whom and/or to how many recipients the data is transferred.
Figures 3 and 4 show two examples of feedback components. In the example shown in Fig. 3 a soft key is shown on a display of the smart device 20 that can be activated by a user or recipient while in the example according to Fig. 4 a key is shown that can be activated by a user's gesture that is captured by the smart device 20.
Reference numbers and letters appearing between parentheses in the claims, identifying features described in the embodiments and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, are provided as an aid to the reader as an exemplification of the matter claimed. The inclusion of such reference numbers and letters is not to be interpreted as placing any limitations on the scope of the claims.
The term "at least one of a first option and a second option" is intended to mean the first option or the second option or the first option and the second option.
Whenever a relative term, such as "about", "substantially" or "approximately" is used in this specification, such a term should also be construed to also include the exact term. That is, e.g., "substantially straight" should be construed to also include "(exactly) straight".
Whenever steps were recited in the above or also in the appended claims, it should be noted that the order in which the steps are recited in this text may be accidental. That is, unless otherwise specified or unless clear to the skilled person, the order in which steps are recited may be accidental. That is, when the present document states, e.g., that a method comprises steps (A) and (B), this does not necessarily mean that step (A) precedes step (B), but it is also possible that step (A) is performed (at least partly) simultaneously with step (B) or that step (B) precedes step (A). Furthermore, when a step (X) is said to precede another step (Z), this does not imply that there is no step between steps (X) and (Z). That is, step (X) preceding step (Z) encompasses the situation that step (X) is performed directly before step (Z), but also the situation that (X) is performed before one or more steps (Yl), ..., followed by step (Z). Corresponding considerations apply when terms like "after" or "before" are used.

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1. System for transmitting individualized data comprising: a. a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21); b. a smart device (20) with a camera (21) that is configured to capture the key (11) of the key carrier (10); c. a data transferring node (101) that is configured to transfer individualized data upon receipt of the individualized key; d. wherein the smart device (20) is configured to approach the data transferring node (101) when or after capturing the key (11); and e. to receive the individualized data from the data transferring node (101).
2. System according to the preceding claim wherein the key carrier is a cardboard carrier.
3. System according to the preceding claim further comprising a number and/or set of key carriers that relate to each other.
4. System according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the key carrier is provided on a package of a product, a sticker to be applied onto an object and/ or a display.
5. System according to any of the two preceding claims wherein the key carriers belonging to a set are correspondingly identified by a visible symbol on the key carriers and/or by a code.
6. System according to any of the three preceding claims wherein the individual key comprises a set code identifying the set.
7. System according to any of the preceding claims wherein the smart device (20) is configured to transfer the key into a URL and an opening key to the URL.
8. System according to any of the preceding claims wherein the personalized data comprises augmented reality (AR) data.
9. System according to the preceding claim wherein the augmented reality (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) image that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
10. System according to the preceding claim wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated image can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) image.
11. System according to the preceding claim wherein the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) image.
12. System according to any of the four preceding claims wherein the augmented (AR) data comprises an augmented reality (AR) video that is configured to overlay the key carrier (10) when or after the smart device (20) has captured the individual key (11) of the key carrier (10).
13. System according to the preceding claim wherein the key carrier (10) comprises carrier image data that is configured to be visible at least by the camera of the smart device (20) so that on a display (22) of the smart device (20) an aggregated video can be shown with the carrier image data and the overlaid augmented reality (AR) video.
14. System according to the preceding claim wherein the system is configured to align the carrier image of the key carrier (10) and the augmented reality (AR) video.
15. System according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the system is configured to allow a first user the storage of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user after transfer or handing over of the key carrier.
16. System according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the system is configured to allow a first user the determination of time or time frame for the transfer of the individualized message for transfer to a smart device (20) of a second user.
17. Method for transmitting data, particularly on the basis of a system according to any one of the preceding claims, with the steps of: a. providing a key carrier (10) with an individual key (11) that is configured to be captured by a camera (21) of a smart device (20); b. approaching a data transferring node (101) by the smart device (20) when or after capturing the individual key (11); and c. transferring data from the transferring node to the smart device upon or after approaching.
18. A computer related product for carrying out the method according to the preceding method claim.
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