ES2439778A1 - System and method of identification of original products and registration of the ownership thereof (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

System and method of identification of original products and registration of the ownership thereof. The products (4) to be registered comprise an nfc tag (5) with a unique identifier. The system comprises a web platform (10) with a server (12) with access to a database (14) with information about the products (4) with nfc tag (5) incorporated in the web platform (10), arranging for each product (4) of the unique identifier included in its nfc tag (5) and a registration key (101) of the product. The web platform (10) is configured so that, before a registration request (102) of ownership of a product (4), obtain the unique identifier of the product (4) and the registration key (101) included in said request, check if said data coincide with the information contained in the database (14), and in which case associate the product (4) with a user identifier (2) included in the registration application (102) itself. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

System and method of identification of original products and registration of their ownership

Field of the Invention

5 The present invention falls within the field of identification of counterfeit items or products and their recovery in case of loss or theft of same.

Background of the invention

10 Counterfeit products are a constant problem in modern times and it is increasingly difficult to find the means to avoid counterfeiting. Patent document WO2010013090-A1 discloses a procedure for digital certification of articles (products, physical objects) of value, in which a cryptographic card with a digital certificate of authenticity is used and authentication is performed between the

15 cryptographic card and an authentication server. However, there is no single coding system that allows each product to have its own identification that can be verified by an NFC mobile phone or any PDA with NFC and Internet connection.

20 Also, today the products do not have any technology for recovery from loss or theft. There are many products that are lost every year and it is impossible to identify their owner: laptops, cameras, music players, bags, wallets, keys, etc.

25 NFC (“Near Field Communication”) is a wireless, short range and high frequency wireless communication technology that allows data exchange between devices within 10cm. It is a simple extension of the ISO14443 (RFID) standard. It is a device interconnection technology that began to be developed in 2002, through an agreement between Philips and

30 Sony to create a system compatible with two solutions created by both companies: Felica by Sony and Mifare by Philips.

This technology operates on the frequency of 13.56 megahertz, a strip where it is not necessary to have an administrative license to use it. Its maximum range is

35 of about 20 centimeters, so it only serves for very close validations. Communication between devices is done by sending a signal from the initiating device and a response from the target device.

NFC is not intended for use in mass data transmission, as it can 5 find the WiFi or Bluetooth technologies. It only serves for the rapid exchange of a few bits of information, just enough to identify and validate the user.

The most common uses of this technology are catwalk for small payments such as urban transport, public parking or to access information and

10 certain services. It is a very simple technology to use by users, since you just have to bring the card or device with the integrated NFC chip to a reader. In addition, it does not require any previous configuration or press any button.

15 Japan is one of the countries where NFC technology is most implanted in society. Currently the Japanese use NFC cards to enter the subway and train transport system, as well as to make small purchases at the station stores. However, little by little this payment system extends to other areas and shopping centers.

20 The mobile phone operator DoCoMo recently launched the DMCX Mini service, which allows you to buy from a mobile phone that has a built-in NFC chip. In some pilot experiences, chip integration takes place within the user's SIM card. The payments made by it are added to the monthly invoice of the

25 telephone

There are currently mobile phones and PDAs that incorporate an NFC chip. Nokia has also been working for years to incorporate NFC into its terminals. One of its first mobile phones, the Nokia 3220 model, was introduced into the housing a

30 NFC chip, although other models of the basic range, such as the Nokia 6212, already have it at the factory. Other manufacturers such as Motorola have announced that all their terminals will have an NFC chip in the future.

The music industry is no stranger to this technology either. Philips, Visa and Universal 35 Music France work to develop a product called "Smart Poster", which will allow the payment of songs from any place and device: from an advertisement in a marquee to a music store. Users can then download the song purchased through this system through the Internet.

5 Despite the evolution of NFC technology, there is currently no known system that combines brand protection with identification, product ownership and recovery.

The NFC FORUM was formed in 2004 to advance the use of NFC technology

10 developing specifications, ensuring interoperability between devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology. Manufacturers, application developers and financial services institutions work together to promote the use of NFC technology in consumer electronics, mobile devices and PCs.

15 The objectives of the NFC Forum are as follows: - Develop standards based on near-field communication specifications that define a modular architecture and the interoperability parameters of NFC devices and protocols.

20 -Promote product development, using the specifications of the NFC Forum. -Work to ensure that products that demand NFC capabilities meet the specifications of the NFC Forum. -Educate consumers and businesses worldwide about the NFC.

25 The NFC Forum has developed the "N ‐ Mark" brand as a universal symbol of the NFC, so that consumers can easily identify their NFC-compatible devices can be used. It is a stylized "N" that has two meanings:

30 -LaN ‐ Mark lets consumers know that NFC services are available on signs, signs, badges, labels, etc. Indicates where to touch for NFC services. The N ‐ Mark is available for free for use on labels and the media after finalizing the N ‐ Mark license. -The N ‐ Mark on a device indicates that the device has passed the tests

35 NFC Forum certification. Once the product is certified, it can show the NMark as the key moment for NFC interactions on the device. Currently, only members of the NFC Forum can certify their devices.

SAP, Nokia Corporation and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) have created in 2010 a new

5 company named Original1 to offer authentication of unique and anti-counterfeit products throughout the world. Original1 is a forerunner in the market. It offers manufacturers and brand owners a complete service for everything related to the monitoring and verification of their products. Original1 allows manufacturers and brand owners to protect their products from

10 infringements against registered trademark rights and intellectual property rights during the entire production and supply process. Original1 is based on allowing companies to follow a life-long brand product cycle, from a factory to the end customer, using mobile devices.

Description of the invention The present invention is a solution based on NFC technology in combination with the Internet that allows verifying the originality or authenticity of a product (identifying the original products) and assigning ownership of any product to its owner, through a system of ownership record. Said record

20 can be used to locate the product in case of loss or theft. It also has other features, such as the possibility of consulting additional information about a product with an NFC terminal (features, recommendations, etc.), integration with social networks and e-marketing that allows permanent and bidirectional contact with manufacturers and buyers. .

25 The solution includes a web application, which is the comprehensive management platform for the solution, and a mobile application compatible with (Android / iPhone / Blackberry), as well as readers and RFID / NFC chips of different formats.

30 The process is carried out by incorporating an RFID / NFC chip in each product to be managed and its association with the manufacturer through the use of an RFID / NFC reader, the association is recorded on the web platform through the Internet.

Subsequently, when a user purchases one of these products in a shop, the property is assigned through a mobile terminal with RFID / NFC reader (tablet, phone, etc.) that incorporates the software that allows associating through an Internet connection (WiFi, GPRS, etc.) to the product and owner on the web platform, for which the

5 user is previously registered on the web platform.

From that moment on, there is an association between the owner-product-manufacturer-manufacturer that allows verifying the originality of the product and verifying who its current owner really is by using an RFID / NFC reader (ex.

10 mobile phone) that has the application installed. To verify the authenticity or ownership of a product, only a mobile terminal with an NFC reader is required with the application installed, when the mobile phone is approached to the product chip, it is scanned and a confirmation that the product is original and of its ownership.

A first aspect of the invention relates to a system of identification of original products and registration of ownership thereof, where the products to be registered comprise an NFC tag with a unique identifier. The system comprises a web platform that has at least one server with access to

20 a database with information on NFC-tagged products incorporated into the web platform, providing for each product the unique identifier included in its NFC tag and a product registration key. The web platform is configured to obtain a unique product identifier and the registration key included upon request to register a product

25 in said request, check whether said data matches the information contained in the database, and in which case associate the product with a user identifier included in the registration request itself.

The database preferably contains information about the manufacturers

30 certified by the web platform, the web platform being configured to obtain information regarding the products of each respective manufacturer.

The database may contain information on businesses that can interact with the web platform to make the product registration request

35 sold.

The database may contain information about the users of the web platform who own a product included in the database.

5 The web platform is configured to, when a registration of ownership of a product is made, to store in the database information related to said registered product, including at least one of the following data:

-date of purchase of the product; -date of product registration;

10-trade where it was acquired; -Product manufacturer.

Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of identification of original products and registration of ownership thereof, where the products

15 to be registered comprise an NFC tag with a unique identifier. The method comprises: - sending a request for registration of ownership of a product to a web platform, including in said registration request the unique identifier of the product, the registration key and a user identifier;

20-obtain the web platform the unique identifier of the product and the registration key included in said application; -Check whether the unique product identifier and the registration key match the information contained in a database, and in which case associate the product with the user identifier.

25 The method preferably comprises, when a registration of ownership of a product is made, storing in the database information related to said registered product, including at least one of the following data: - date of purchase of the product;

30 - product registration date; -commerce where it was acquired; -Product manufacturer.

The request for registration of ownership of a product can be made by the user himself or by a merchant.

The unique identifier of the product included in the registration application can be obtained by scanning the NFC label of the product with an NFC reading device.

On the other hand, the present invention contemplates the use of the platform only as an assignment of ownership of a product (not including authenticity), for which NFC chips of different formats (labels, key chains, flanges, etc.) are used. They can be incorporated into any product and associated through the Internet on the web platform.

The present invention also contemplates the creation of a social network of products, through an application for social networks (e.g. Facebook) where users can share information about their products, comments, etc.

It is also contemplated that the platform will serve as a communication channel between manufacturers and final consumers (product owners) so that this channel can be used to send information of interest (related products, accessories, etc.) or to warranty review, parts request if feasible, etc.

Therefore, the present invention has the following objectives:

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Guarantee the originality of any product (genuine product), thus avoiding forgery.

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Associate the property of a product, being able to recover a product in case of loss or theft.

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Build a social network of products, to benefit from their potential, including product features, recommendations and related products.

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Create a permanent communication channel between final buyer / trade / manufacturer.

The invention provides the following advantages: -For the manufacturer:

• Guarantee the brand.

• Value added to the product: The product can be identified in case of loss or theft.

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Viral Marketing: The product is incorporated into the social network used.

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Buyer Identifier: The manufacturer knows who the buyer is

5 end of your product and you can communicate with it through the platform. -For trade:

• Guarantees the sale of original products, without counterfeiting.

• Viral marketing: The product is incorporated into the social network used. -For the user:

10 • Defend the consumer by guaranteeing the purchase of original products.

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Proof of ownership of the product in case of dispute.

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It allows the recovery of the product in case of loss or theft.

• Allows you to obtain additional product information in the future: 15 spare parts, accessories, warranty, etc.

The platform and technology can also be used as a loan system or temporary rental of products. The system will reflect the loan and return transactions of any item, and may even make claims

20 return if necessary that will be recorded and certified by the system.

The invention is also proposed as a system to dissuade lovers of others, since the products with the chip cannot be sold with such ease and impunity. Second-hand merchants (Cash & Converters) can verify the assignment of a product with a chip, so they can refuse to accept products whose origin is doubtful. Regular buyers of this type of second-hand establishments can also buy used items with guarantees that their authentic owner has sold them, and that they are not products

30 stolen that could cause them a problem in the future when their real owner claims them.

In the case of location of stolen products, the state security forces can contact the owner of each product, notify about its recovery and manage the return through the web management platform.

By the present invention any product is capable of protecting: - Computer material: computers, printers, cameras, telephones, music players, game consoles.

5 ‐ Sports equipment: rackets, skis. -Textile. -Footwear. ‐ Perfumery, cosmetics. ‐ Watch, jewelry.

10 ‐ Products with designation of origin. ‐Documents. ‐ Electronics, machinery, appliances. ‐ Bags, bags, backpacks, wallets. -Toys.

15 ‐ Consumables, spare parts.

Something as simple as a simple keychain with an NFC chip would allow you to recover any set of lost keys. An NFC chip wallet would allow the owner of the wallet to be notified of its location.

20 Brief description of the drawings

A series of drawings that help to better understand the invention and that expressly relate to an embodiment of said invention that is presented as a non-limiting example of

25 this one. Figure 1 shows an outline of the web platform and access to it.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention allows the creation of a technological solution that contemplates: 30 1) Brand protection (original products, not counterfeit products). 2) Identification of product ownership (assign ownership of a

product). 3) Social network of products (e.g. Facebook). 4) Create a permanent communication channel between buyer

35 final / trade / manufacturer.

Through NFC technology, each product will be identified by the manufacturer by internally or externally incorporating a tag (tag, chip) of reduced dimensions to the product.

The merchant activates the sale of the product and from that moment the user can assign ownership of that product through his mobile phone or any other device with NFC technology. Since then, and until the product is transferred, the property will be registered on a web platform. In addition to the activation in commerce, the user can activate (register) their articles via NFC mobile phone

or through a web application using a key system. Each item has an RFID / NFC chip and a registration key. To register the item in your name you simply scan the NFC chip with your mobile and enter the key provided. The activation by the merchant is done through the mobile application by scanning the NFC chip of the article, sending the registration key of the article and then inserting the owner's email.

In case of loss or theft, the product still retains the NFC chip and its owner can be identified at any time through the web platform by anyone who finds it, or even the state security forces can use this platform, or other specific similar, for loss management

or recovery of stolen products and return to their genuine owners.

The present invention is based on the combination of NFC and Internet technology, as shown in Figure 1. Each product 4 incorporates an NFC chip or tag 5 inside the manufacturing process and during said manufacturing process Associate the NFC 5 label with the product on the web platform 10. The product should preferably have a logo / brand that allows it to be identified as an NFC product and also allows to know where the chip is exactly located for reading, where the user should bring the mobile or NFC reader device. The NFC 5 label must be located inside the product and cannot be easily removed. If a product has the logo / brand on the outside and does not have the readable chip inside, or no reading is obtained from the NFC reader, it can be:

‐ Fake: The product is not original.

‐ Product handled: Someone has manipulated the product and removed the original chip. ‐ Read error: The chip may be damaged. In that case, a manual method (eg product serial number) can be implemented to identify it.

5 During the purchase process the merchant 1 allows to activate the ownership of the product, scanning the NFC tag 5 of the article or product 4 and then inserting the email of the owner or user 2. Also, as shown in Figure 1, after the purchase process user 2 can perform the activation or registration 102 of the

10 product, scanning 100 the NFC 5 label with your mobile and inserting the registration key that is included inside each product and that is 101 provided by merchant 1 at the time of purchase, so that from that moment declares the purchase and ownership of the product on the web platform 10. From that moment the ownership of the product is recorded until the user transfers it to

15 a third party (sale) or a return is generated in commerce 1. Returns or sales to third parties can be made through a transfer option from the mobile or web application by inserting the email of the new recipient.

The present invention employs a web platform 10 with the following structure: 20 -Server 12: responsible for managing the web platform 10, with access to databases 14. -Database 14, with information on:

• Manufacturers 20 certified by the web platform 10. Manufacturers

20 implement the solution in the production processes and integrate with the 25 web platform for the publication of 4 products with NFC chip.

• Products 4 incorporated in the web platform 10. Each product 4 includes at least one NFC tag 5 with a unique identifier that can be identified unequivocally by the web platform. Each product 4 has an associated registration key.

30 • Shops that interact with the system. The merchant is responsible for activating the product 4 sold.

• Users 2 of the web platform 10. A user 2 can register 102 a product (i.e. activate, register the product) in his account and incorporate information such as purchase date, trade where he made the purchase, price,

35 etc. This information can be consulted in the future to know where it was acquired or the exact date of the purchase, as well as to know the status of the guarantee or any other data of interest. To activate a product 4, user 2 must scan 100 the NFC 5 tag with an NFC 8 reading device, bringing said device (for example, his mobile) to the area indicated by the

5 NFC logo of the product 4, capture the product information (its identifier) and communicate the registration request 102 to the web platform 10, inserting the registration key 101 of the product, so that it proceeds to its registration with your personal data, where registered user information will be used.

10 The database 14 can be divided or divided into several databases (manufacturer database, product database, merchant database, user database) or grouped into a single database.

The present invention can also be used for a social network of users,

15 where the protagonist of the network is the product. The web platform is able at all times to provide information about a product, its characteristics, recommendations, related or recommended products, etc., to a social network (Facebook, Tuenti, ..). A user with their mobile phone can recommend a product simply by reading the NFC chip. Another user in turn may be interested in a

20 product owned by another person (friend, family member, etc.) and with your mobile phone obtain information about its characteristics or even place a real-time order from the seller. Reports and statistics on the best-selling products, the most stolen, the most recovered, etc. can be obtained from the web platform.

25 The product registration system is based on keys (similar to software licenses), where each NFC chip has a unique identifier and key and is required to register (for the user / product association).

NFC chips cannot be cloned or re-recorded, since they are anti-chip

30 cloning that also incorporate a robust 3DES encryption method. An own encrypted authentication system is implemented against the chip, so that it is not possible to clone an NFC chip.

Claims (1)

1-System of identification of original products and registration of the ownership of the 5, where the products (4) to be registered comprise an NFC tag (5) with a unique identifier, characterized in that said system comprises a web platform (10) that has at least one server (12) with access to a base of data (14) with information on products (4) with NFC tag (5) incorporated into the web platform (10), with each product (4) having the unique identifier 10 included in its NFC label (5) and a registration key (101) of the product; said web platform (10) being configured for, before a registration request (102) of ownership of a product (4), obtain the unique identifier of the product (4) and the registration key (101) included in said application, check whether said data matches the information contained in the database (14 ), and in which case 15 Associate the product (4) with a user identifier (2) included in the registration request (102). 2-System according to claim 1, characterized in that the database (14) contains information about the manufacturers (20) certified by the web platform (10), 20 the web platform (10) being configured to obtain information regarding the products (4) of each respective manufacturer (20). 3-System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the database (14) contains information about the shops (1) that can 25 interact with the web platform (10) to make the registration request (102) of the product sold. 4-System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the database (14) contains information about the users (2) of the platform 30 websites (10) that own a product (4) included in the database (14). 5-System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the web platform (10) is configured to, when a record of ownership of a product (4) is made, store relative information in the database (14) 35 to said registered product (4), including at least one of the following data: -date of purchase of the product (4); - product registration date (4); -commercial (1) where it was acquired; -Manufacturer (20) of the product (4). 5 6-Method of identifying original products and registering their ownership, where the products (4) to be registered comprise an NFC tag (5) with a unique identifier, characterized in that said method comprises:

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send a request for registration (102) of ownership of a product (4) to a 10 web platform (10), including in said registration request (102) the unique identifier of the product (4), the registration key (101) and a user identifier (2); - obtain the web platform (10) the unique identifier of the product (4) and the registration key (101) included in said application; -Check whether the unique product identifier (4) and the registration key (101) 15 match the information contained in a database (14), and in which case associate the product (4) with the user identifier ( 2).

7-Method according to claim 6, characterized in that, when a registration of ownership of a product (4) is made, storing in the database 20 (14) information related to said registered product (4), including at least one of the following data: -date of purchase of the product (4); - product registration date (4); -commercial (1) where it was acquired; 25 - manufacturer (20) of the product (4). 8-Method according to any of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the request for registration (102) of ownership of a product is made by the user (2). Method 9 according to any of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the application for registration (102) of ownership of a product is made by a merchant (1). Method 10 according to any of claims 6 to 9 characterized in that the Unique product identifier (4) included in the registration application (102) is obtained by scanning (100) of the NFC label (5) of the product (4) with an NFC reading device (8).