FR3029323A1 - DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A CONTAINER, CONTAINING, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING INTEGRITY OF A CONTAINER - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (10) for protecting a container (100), carrying at least one content, comprises: - a first support (105) of a primary code affixed to the container, - a second support (110) of a code secondary, affixed to at least one content present in the container and - a third support (115) of a tertiary code mechanically independent of the container, the primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding to a first predetermined algorithm.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method and a device for securing a container, a contentant wearing such a security device, a method and a device for verifying the authenticity and integrity of a container and secured. It applies, in particular, to the traceability and authentication of crates used for the transport of bottles of wine or spirits and bottles of perfumes or medicines. STATE OF THE ART The guarantee of the authenticity and integrity of a content, for example of a box containing several elements of significant value, such as wines and spirits, medicines or perfumes during a shipment is currently poorly insured. Exchange by mail, whether in the context of a commercial service or from individual to individual, involves a large number of steps between the sender and the addressee. The risks that the contents are stolen, destroyed, degraded or replaced are important. The question of the integrity of the container then becomes essential. None of the current systems allows for the simultaneous fulfillment of all the required requirements, namely to ensure the integrity of a container and the goods it contains between its place of departure and its place of arrival, to guarantee the non reproducibility of the closure device. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these disadvantages. For this purpose, according to a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a device for protecting a container, carrying at least one content, which comprises: a first support of a primary code affixed to the container; a second support; a secondary code affixed to at least one content present in the container and a third support of a tertiary code mechanically independent of the container, the primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding to a first predetermined algorithm.

Thanks to these provisions, the first and second codes identifying the content and its container can be read and checked, for example by an intelliphone (or smartphone in English) provided with an image sensor and a dedicated application or access to a remote server. A third code identifying the shipment is provided to the recipient of the container.

The correspondence, according to the first algorithm, between the first code, the second code and the third code can be verified by the recipient. He can thus ensure that the package he has received contains the elements as arranged at the time of sending and that the content has not been replaced or altered. In embodiments, the container having a removable portion, the device comprises a seal affixed in part on the removable portion of the container. Thanks to these provisions, the container has a seal so that any opening of the container requires destruction of the seal. The recipient can see if the container was opened during transport. In embodiments, the seal is a fourth quaternary code support corresponding to at least one of the primary, secondary and tertiary codes according to a second predetermined algorithm. Thanks to these provisions, the recipient of the package can verify the authenticity of the fourth printed code and the correspondence of the fourth printed code with the at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes. This prevents the copy of the seal which can not be replaced. The security of the protected container and its contents is thus reinforced. In embodiments, the primary code is printed on the container. Thanks to these provisions, the container plays the role of code support, which provides an aesthetic advantage, a saving of materials and makes it more difficult to reproduce the primary code by a possible counterfeiter. In embodiments, the first primary code carrier is mechanically coated with resin. Thanks to these provisions, the first primary code support is difficult to access and therefore better protected against forgery.

In embodiments, the device comprises at least one sensor capturing at least one value representative of a physical quantity. Thanks to these provisions, the device can measure at least one value representative of a physical quantity of interest with regard to the good preservation of the content, for example temperature, hygrometry or movement. In embodiments, the device includes a data storage memory in the container. Thanks to these provisions information can be stored on the memory of the device. In embodiments, at least one value sensed by the sensor is stored in the data storage memory. Thanks to these arrangements, values of interest can be stored in the memory, for example the extreme values of the measured physical quantities, or a history of the values representative of the measured physical quantities. In embodiments, at least one information relating to the container and / or the contents of the container is stored on the data storage memory. Thanks to these provisions, information specifying, for example, the nature, the conditions of preservation and / or the origin of the product contained in the container may be recorded and kept. In embodiments, an antenna is connected to the memory and is capable of transmitting or receiving a signal. Thanks to these provisions, information can be easily read by the recipient using an intelliphone (smartphone) and a dedicated application. In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of jointly generating the primary, secondary and tertiary codes from the same reference. In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of generating at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes as a function of at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes.

In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a quaternary code generation function from at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes. Each of these types of algorithm has a high security and facilitates the verification of correspondence between the primary code, the secondary code, the tertiary code and, possibly, the quaternary code. According to a second aspect, the present invention aims protected container by a protective device object of the present invention. According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a method for protecting a container carrying at least one content, which comprises: a step of generating a primary code for the container and affixing the primary code to the container, a step of generating a secondary code and a step of affixing to at least one content present in the container; a step of generating a tertiary code representative of the sending; the primary, secondary and tertiary codes; corresponding according to first a predetermined algorithm; a step of inserting the contents into the container; a step of closing the container; and a step of transporting the container independently on the one hand and the tertiary code support on the other hand. According to a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a device for verifying the integrity of a container and at least one content transported in the container, which comprises: a means for reading a first code printed on a medium of code carried by the container, - means for reading at least a second code printed on a code carrier carried by a content present in the container, - means for reading a third code representative of a shipment, - correspondence checking means, according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code. According to a fifth aspect, the present invention aims at a method of verifying the integrity of a container and at least one content transported in the container, which comprises: a step of reading a first code printed on a medium of code carried by the container, - a step of reading at least a second code printed on a code medium carried by a content present in the container, - a step of reading a third code representative of a shipment, - a correspondence verification step, according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code. The advantages, aims and characteristics of this protection method, this device and this verification method and this protected container being similar to those of the protective device object of the present invention, they are not recalled here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Other particular advantages, aims and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following nonlimiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the devices, methods and containers of the present invention, with reference to the drawings. attached, in which: Figure 1 shows, schematically and in perspective, affixed to a container, a first particular embodiment of a protective device object of the present invention, Figure 2 shows, schematically and in section, affixed to a container, a second particular embodiment of a protection device object of the present invention, Figure 3 shows, in the form of a logic diagram, steps of a particular embodiment of the method of securing a container object of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic sectional view of an integrating verification device. FIG. 5 represents, in the form of a logic diagram, steps of a particular embodiment of the method for verifying a container that is the subject of the present invention. invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLES OF THE EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The present description is given in a nonlimiting manner, each feature of an embodiment being able to be combined with any other characteristic of any other embodiment in an advantageous manner.

It is noted that the term "one" is used everywhere in the sense of "at least one". As of now, we note that the figures are not to scale. FIG. 1 shows a particular embodiment of a device 10 for protecting a container 100, carrying at least one content 200, which comprises: a first support 105 of a primary code affixed to the container 100, a second support 110 of a secondary code affixed to at least one content 200 present in the container 100 and a third support 115 of a tertiary code mechanically independent of the container 100.

The primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding to a first predetermined algorithm (see Figure 3). In embodiments, at least one of the codes is an anti-copying mark. The anti-copy mark is a printed matrix whose degradation, that is, the difference with the digital matrix, can be measured to discriminate an original from a copy. This degradation consists of point errors, individually unpredictable, making the value represented by a point is wrong. This degradation is generated by: - the only print noise of the printed dot matrix, for an original matrix of points, - plus the noise of capture and digitization of an image of an original matrix and the print noise of this image, for a copied matrix. The numerical matrix defining the matrix of points to be printed is optimized not to be reproduced and so that the discrimination of an original and a copy can be done by simple comparison of an error rate in the printed matrix of points and a limit error rate. Thus, the printed code can be read and checked, for example by an intelliphone provided with an image sensor and a dedicated application or access to a remote server.

In embodiments, at least one of the code carriers is an electronic tag, for example, of the RFID (acronym for Radio Frequency Identification) type. The electronic tag, preferably passive, is capable of modifying an electromagnetic field received on an antenna according to the code stored in the memory. Thus the code kept by the electronic tag can be read by a simple electronic tag reader. The consumer equipped with an intelliphone (or smartphone) with such a reader can thus check the code stored in at least one electronic tag.

The correspondence, according to the first algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code affixed respectively to the first support 105, the second support 110 and the third support 115 may be verified by the consumer, for example by the same intelliphone provided with a dedicated application or access to a remote server.

The container 100 is thus protected against a copy since a copy can be detected by a consumer equipped with a generic device or a professional provided with an identifier reader and / or printed codes dedicated to at least this authentication. The primary and / or secondary and / or tertiary codes used may be OR-codes (registered trademark), bar codes (one or two-dimensional), Datamatrix (registered trademark). In embodiments, described with reference to the figures, the container 100 having a removable portion 101, the device 10 includes a seal 120 affixed in part on the removable portion 101 of the container 100. The seal 120 is arranged in such a way that opening the container 100 requires the destruction of the seal 120. Thus any access to the container 100 can be noted by the final recipient and indicate a possible lack of integrity of the container 100 or its contents. In embodiments, the seal 120 is a fourth quaternary code support corresponding to at least one of the primary, secondary and tertiary codes, according to a second predetermined algorithm. Thus the seal 120 can not be reproduced and can not be replaced to conceal an opening of the container 100. The fourth code carrier corresponds to at least one other code already present on the device 10, according to a second predetermined algorithm. Thus the user, the recipient, or professional authenticity can verify the authenticity of the code using for example a smart connected device, such as an intelliphone, or a dedicated device. In embodiments, the quaternary code carrier 120 is an anti-copy mark as previously described. In embodiments, the quaternary code support 120 is an electronic tag. In embodiments, the primary code is printed on the container 100. For example by engraving, laser printing or ink deposition. Thus the first support 105 of primary code is not necessary which supposes the establishment of an additional printing method and makes it more difficult to copy.

In embodiments, the first primary code carrier 105 is mechanically coated with resin. Thus access to the first code support 105 is made more difficult. In embodiments, the device 10 comprises at least one sensor 125 sensing at least one value representative of a physical quantity, preferentially inside the container 100. Examples of this embodiment may include but are not limited. to a temperature sensor or thermometer, a sensor or humidity sensor, a radiation sensor, a motion sensor or accelerometer. In embodiments, the device 10 includes a data storage memory 130, positioned in the container 100. Thus, information, for example relating to the container 100 and / or its contents 200 and / or relating to the sending , can be saved. In embodiments, the device 10 includes an antenna 135 connected to the memory 130 and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal. Thus data can be exchanged with the device 10 using for example a near field communication ("Near Field Communication" abbreviated NFC in English). A user can thus access the information contained in the memory 130 of the device 10 and / or write data in this memory 130. In embodiments, the antenna is used to locate the device 10 by transmitting geolocation data by satellite or GPS (abbreviated "Global Positioning System"). In embodiments, at least one value sensed by the sensor 125 is stored in the data storage memory 130. Thus a history of the values representative of physical quantities can be kept and, for example, analyzed at the arrival of the container. 100. The data collected make it possible in particular to know whether the container 100 protected by the device 10 has traveled under environmental conditions compatible with the preservation of the integrity of the content 200 and all its organoleptic characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, a set of predetermined values is recorded in the dedicated application for a given product and the application can issue an alert if a value has been exceeded during the transport of the container 100. In embodiments, only the extreme values sensed during a transport of the container 100 protected by the device 10 are stored in the memory 130.

In embodiments, at least one information relating to the container 100 and / or the content 200 present in the container 100 is stored on the data storage memory 130. Thus, the sender of the container 100 can write information, for example the destination, the origin, the origin of the product and the conditions of conservation of the product.

In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of jointly generating the primary, secondary and tertiary codes from the same reference. For example, an encryption function (or encryption) is performed with two different encryption keys. Correspondence checking is then performed using this function or its inverse function, if it exists.

In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of generating at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes as a function of at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes. Correspondence checking is then performed using this function or its inverse function, if it exists.

In embodiments, at least one predetermined algorithm is a quaternary code generation function from at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes. Correspondence checking is then performed using this function or its inverse function, if it exists. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a container 100 protected by a device 10 as described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 3 shows a particular flow diagram of a process of FIG. protection of a container 100 carrying at least one content 200, which comprises: a step 205 for generating a primary code for the container, a step 210 for printing the primary code on a first support, a step 215 of affixing the first code medium to the container - a step 220 of generating a secondary code, - a step 225 of printing the secondary code on a second code medium - a step 230 of affixing the second code medium on at least one content of the container - a step 235 of generating a tertiary code representative of the sending, the primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding according to a first predetermined algorithm; a step 240 for inserting the contents into the container, a step 245 for closing the container, a step 250 for registering the primary, secondary and tertiary codes and then transmitting the codes to a remote server, preferably on a secure server , thus the codes recorded during the sending can be checked upon receipt, - a step 255 of independent transport of the container, on the one hand, and the tertiary code support, on the other hand. Preferably, for two different containers or for two different sets of containers: - the primary codes are different, - the secondary codes are different and / or - the tertiary codes are different. Preferably, each device object of the present invention has a specific primary code, a specific secondary code and a specific tertiary code, specific meaning that no other device has the same. The steps, 205, 220 and 235, of code generation are carried out for example by the implementation of a pseudo-random generation method such as the Monte Carlo method. In another exemplary embodiment, the code generation is performed according to a reference common to the three codes. In another embodiment, the generation is carried out from at least one naming element of a content and / or a container. In another exemplary embodiment, the code generation is performed from at least one encryption algorithm. In an exemplary embodiment the generation of uses the usual methods of bar code generation. The steps 210 and 225 of printing a code on a code medium are carried out for example by the implementation of an inkjet printing, a laser printing, an engraving or a printing. deposit of matter. The support used may for example be paper, self-adhesive paper, wood, metal or plastic. The step 250 of recording and transmission of the codes is performed for example by saving the codes on an intelliphone (smartphone) or a dedicated device and then the transmission of recorded data for example via the GSM network (abbreviation of mobile special group) , internet or satellite on a remote database. FIG. 4 shows a device for verifying the integrity of a container 100 and at least one content 200 transported in the container 100, which comprises: means 305 for reading a first code printed on a medium code carried by the container, means 310 for reading at least a second code printed on a code carrier carried by a content present in the container, means 315 for reading a third code representative of a shipment, correspondence verification means 320, according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code. means 325 for providing, for example display, the result of the correspondence check. The reading means, 305, 310 and 315 of the codes may be for example a reader of OR-codes (registered trademark), a bar code reader (one or two dimensions), or a Datamatrix reader (registered trademark) used by facing the reader with the code or by data transmission between the code medium and the reading means. The correspondence verification means 320 may for example be the computer processing of at least one code by an algorithm.

The means of supplying a result may for example be a display on a screen for example on an intelliphone or a dedicated device. FIG. 5 shows a method for verifying the integrity of a container 100 and at least one content 100 transported in the container, which comprises: a step 405 for reading a first code printed on a code medium carried by the container, a step 410 of opening the container, a step 410 of reading at least a second code printed on a code carrier carried by a content present in the container, a step 420 of reading a third representative code of a sending, a 425 correspondence verification step, according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code. a step 430 for recovering data from a remote server, a step 435 for verifying correspondence between the codes read on the container and the codes retrieved on the remote server and a step 440 for displaying the result. Some details about electronic tags are given below. Radio identification, most commonly referred to as radio frequency identification (RFID), is a method for remotely storing and retrieving data using markers known as "RFID tags" or "RFID tags". "RFID transponder" in English). Radio tags are small objects, such as self-adhesive labels, which can be glued or incorporated into objects or products and even implanted in living organisms (animals, human body). The tags include an antenna associated with an electronic chip that allows them to receive and respond to radio requests sent from the transceiver. These electronic chips contain an identifier and possibly additional data. This identification technology can be used to identify objects, such as with a barcode (this is called an electronic tag). A radio-identification system activated by an electromagnetic energy transfer consists of markers, called radio-tags or transponders (from the English transponder, contraction of the words transmitter and responder) and one or more readers. A marker is composed of a chip and an antenna. Readers are active devices, radio-frequency transmitters that will activate the markers that pass in front of them by providing them with short-range energy that they need. The frequency used is variable, depending on the type of application targeted and the desired performance: 125 kHz; 134.2 kHz for the transponder load; 134.2 kHz for bit 0 and 123.2 kHz for bit 1 for transponder response in the case of FSK transmission (Texas Instruments Series 2000, registered trademarks); 13.56 MHz (ISO 14 443 A 1-4, ISO 14443B 1-4, ISO 15693-3 and ISO 18000-3); 915 MHz in the United States, from 865 MHz to 868 MHz in the European Union for UHF (EPCglobal and ISO 18000-6c, frequencies and powers of emission depend on the legislation in force); 2.45 GHz or 5.8 GHz (microwave). A higher frequency has the advantage of allowing an exchange of information, between reader and marker, at higher rates than low frequency. The high speeds allow the implementation of new features within the markers (cryptography, larger memory, anti-collision). On the other hand, a lower frequency will benefit from better penetration into the material. Anti-collision is the ability for a reader to interact with a marker when more than one marker is within its range of detection. Several anti-collision algorithms are described by the standards (ISO 14443, ISO 15693 and ISO 18000). Passive RFIDs do not require any source of energy other than that provided by readers at the time of interrogation. Previously, reading of passive chips was limited to a distance of about ten meters, but now, thanks to the technology used in deep-space communications systems, this distance can extend up to 200 meters. In addition to the energy for the tag, the reader sends a particular interrogation signal to which the tag responds. One of the simplest possible answers is the return of a digital identification, for example that of the standard EPC-96 which uses 96 bits. A table or database can then be consulted for control. The marker is extremely discreet by its delicacy (sometimes that of a rhodoid leaf), its reduced size (a few millimeters), and its negligible mass. Its cost has become minimal, we can consider making it disposable, although the reuse is more "ecologically correct". The marker consists of: - an antenna, - a silicon chip and - a substrate and / or an encapsulation. Note also the existence of "active" and "semi-active" markers (also known as Battery-Assisted Passive Tags) that include a battery.

Semi-active tags do not use their battery to send signals. They act as passive labels at the communication level. But their battery allows them, for example, to save data during transport. These labels are used in shipments of temperature-controlled products and record the temperature of the commodity at regular intervals.

Commonly, low frequency chips (125 to 135 kHz) are used for traceability of objects. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range and high-frequency wireless communication technology that enables the exchange of information between devices up to a distance of about 10 cm. This technology is an extension of ISO / IEC 14443 standardizing proximity cards using radio identification (RFID), which combines the interface of a smart card and a reader within a single device. An NFC device is capable of communicating with existing ISO / IEC 14443 hardware, another NFC device, or some existing contactless infrastructure such as transit validators or merchant terminals. The NFC now equips cards used in transport, in commerce or for access to certain public services and more and more mobile terminals. In 2011, the NFC equipped in fact 50 million tablets or mobile phones, a figure that could reach 300 million in 2013. Equipped with a screen, a keyboard and an internet connection, these NFC terminals have a high potential of uses by promoting interactions between machines, objects and a context (see Internet of Things). The main features of NFC technology include: - communication rates: 106, 212 or 424 kbit / s (848 kbit / s is not compatible with NFCIP-1); - frequency range: 13.56 MHz; Communication distance: maximum 10 cm (no normalization to date - no high or low limit); Communication mode: half-duplex or full-duplex. Standards related to NFCIP-1 NFCIP-1 (ISO / IEC 18092) defines the interface and the communication protocol between two NFC devices; ISO / IEC 14443-1 to ISO / IEC 14443-4 define communication with contactless integrated circuits; NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) defines the format for logical data exchange. Organizations other than ISO / IEC have also standardized NFC-based uses or techniques, such as ECMA or ETSI. In reader mode, the mobile terminal becomes a contactless card reader (active mode) or "radio tags" (electronic tags). This mode allows you to read information by approaching your mobile in front of electronic tags.

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REVENDICATIONS1. Device (10) for protecting a container (100), carrying at least one content, characterized in that it comprises: a first support (105) of a primary code affixed to the container, a second support (110) of a secondary code, affixed to at least one content present in the container and a third support (115) of a tertiary code mechanically independent of the container, the primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding to a first predetermined algorithm. 2. Device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the container (100) having a removable portion, the device comprises a seal (120) affixed in part on the removable portion of the container (100). 3. Device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the seal (120) is a fourth quaternary code support corresponding to at least one of the primary, secondary and tertiary codes according to a second predetermined algorithm. 4. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the primary code is printed on the container (100). 5. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first support (105) primary code is mechanically coated with resin. 6. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, which comprises at least one sensor (125) capturing at least one value representative of a physical quantity. 7. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, which comprises a memory (130) for storing data in the container (100). 8. Device (10) according to claim 7, which comprises an antenna (135) connected to the memory (130) and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal. 9. Device (10) according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein at least one value sensed by the sensor (125) is stored in the memory (130) of data storage. 10. Device according to claim 7, wherein at least one information relating to the container (100) and / or the contents of the container is stored on the memory (130) of data storage. 11. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least one predetermined algorithm is a joint generation function of the primary, secondary and tertiary codes from the same reference. 12. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of generating at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes according to at least one of the primary codes secondary or tertiary. 13. Device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at least one predetermined algorithm is a function of generating the quaternary code from at least one of the primary, secondary or tertiary codes. 14. Container (100) protected by a device (10) for protection as described according to one of claims 1 to 12. 15. A method (20) for protecting a container (100), characterized in that it comprises: a step (205) for generating a primary code for the container (100) and affixing the primary code to the container, a step (220) for generating a secondary code and a step of affixing on at least one content present in the container, a step (235) for generating a tertiary code representative of the sending, the primary, secondary and tertiary codes corresponding according to first a predetermined algorithm; a step (240) for inserting the contents into the container, a step (245) for closing the container and a step (255) for transporting the container independently, on the one hand, and the tertiary code support, somewhere else. 16. Device (30) for checking the integrity of a container (100) and at least one content (200) transported in the container, characterized in that it comprises: means (305) for reading a first code printed on a code medium carried by the container, means (310) for reading at least a second code printed on a code medium carried by a content present in the container, reading means (315) a third code representing a sending and a correspondence checking means (320), according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code. 17. A method (40) for checking the integrity of a container and at least one content (200) transported in the container (100), characterized in that it comprises: a step (405) of reading of a first code printed on a code medium carried by the container, a step (415) for reading at least a second code printed on a code medium carried by a content present in the container, a reading step (420) a third code representing a send and a match checking step (435), according to a first predetermined algorithm, between the primary code, the secondary code and the tertiary code.