GB2431494A - Authenticating products - Google Patents

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GB2431494A
GB2431494A GB0521183A GB0521183A GB2431494A GB 2431494 A GB2431494 A GB 2431494A GB 0521183 A GB0521183 A GB 0521183A GB 0521183 A GB0521183 A GB 0521183A GB 2431494 A GB2431494 A GB 2431494A
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Robert Whewell
Paul Nicholas Cox
Andrew Jonathan Gill
Ian Rhodes
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Abstract

Respective identification codes 14 are provided on the containers 10 of products for uniquely identifying the respective products. The identification codes are stored in a remote database 4 with details of the respective products. A plurality of identifiers 16 are provided within the respective containers, the plurality of identifiers including a plurality of different types of identifier. For each identification code 14, the type of identifier 16 provided within the respective container is stored in the database 4. The identifiers provided within the containers are then compared with the types of identifier stored in the database for the respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING PRODUCTS
The present invention relates to a method of authenticating products contained in respective containers as well as an authentication system employing that method and product containers for use with that method.
Various methods and systems have been proposed for monitoring the chain of supply of products from their manufacturer to the point of sale or dispensing. WO 2004/100029 describes a system upon which the present invention builds That system protects products from fraudulent interference within the supply chain. It is particularly useful for pharmaceutical products and provides for authentication at the point of dispensing. A unique and random code is provided on the box/carton containing the pharmaceutical product. Details of the product and the code are stored in a remote database which may be accessed from the point of dispensing so as to authenticate the product.
Other methods exist such as including tamper evidence features to help ensure that the actual product contained in the protected box/carton is the product intended by the manufacturer. However, it is possible to copy/counterfeit/replace these features after a box has been tampered with.
An object of the present invention is to provide further protection for the contents of any container, such as box or carton.
According to the present invention there is provided a method of authenticating products contained in respective containers, the method including: providing respective identification codes on the containers of products for uniquely identifying the respective products; storing in a remote database the identification codes with details of the respective products; providing a plurality of identifiers within the respective containers, the plurality of identifiers including a plurality of different types of identifier; storing in the database, for each identification code, the type of identifier provided within the respective container; and comparing the identifiers provided within the containers with the types of identifier stored in the database for the respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.
According to the present invention, there is also provided an authentication system for use with a plurality of containers of products, each container being provided with a respective identification code for uniquely identifying the respective contained product, the system including: a server including a memory, the memory having stored therein the identification codes with details of the respective products; a plurality of outlet terminals for communication with the server and for comparing identification codes provided on respective containers with identification codes stored in the memory; wherein the system is arranged for use with a plurality of identifiers provided within the respective containers, the plurality of identifiers including a plurality of different types of identifier; the memory has stored therein, for each identification code, the type of identifier provided within the respective container; and the outlet terminals are arranged to provide comparison between the identifiers provided within containers with the types of identifier stored in the memory for respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers In this way, not only is the identification code for the container used as part of the authentication process, but the identifier within that container can also be used to authenticate the contents of the container. Information concerning what should be found inside any particular container is stored in conjunction with the identification codes in the remote database so that no third party will know what type of identifier should be contained within any particular container. Once the identification code for a container is read, for instance by scanning at the point of dispensing, the database can be accessed to establish the type of identifier that should be within that particular container. Thus, there is provided a very flexible mechanism whereby the manufacturing facility can "communicate" with the dispensing agent, for instance phannacist, to reduce the chances of a fraudulent operator changing the contents of an authenticated container.
According to the present invention, there is also provided a product container including an identification code provided on the container for uniquely identifying a product contained within the container; and an identifier having one type of a plurality of different types of identifier, the one type being useable in conjunction with the identification code to authenticate the product.
One or more of these product containers can be used as part of the method and system discussed above.
Preferably, the type of identifiers used are changed at least one of frequently and randomly.
This makes the method and system very flexible. Using facilities available to the manufacturer and dispenser, such as pharmacist, it is thus possible to create custom and easily varied linkages between the container (protected by the identification code) and the actual product inside. The arrangement can be highly unpredictable and secure by changing the type of identifier frequently and randomly in the manufacturing facility.
Furthermore, as mentioned above, what is found inside any particular container can be logged remotely and securely in the central database or memory.
Details of the types of identifier provided within the containers can be sent to the remote database or memory for comparison remotely at the database or memory with the types of identifier stored for the respective containers.
Alternatively, upon request for a particular container, details of the type of identffier stored in the database for that particular container can be received for comparison with the type of identifier actually found within the identified container. The product and container can then be authenticated either manually or automatically at the point of dispensing.
The identifiers may be provided within the containers with the products. For instance, an object may be contained in the container with the product, the object canying the identifier.
However, preferably, identifiers are provided on the products. They may be provided by printing, adhesive or actually formed into the shape of the product itself Indeed, they may be formed as markers in the product, for instance, where the product is a liquid. In this way, they can be included as an isotag in the liquid.
The identifier may take the form of a symbol having a shape, colour or pattern which is changed regularly/randomly. The symbol could be printed on the product, for instance on the corner of a blister pack. Similarly, identifiers could be provided as cut-outs along the edges of blister packs or as forms in the surface of products.
Such forms of identifier can be visually recognised. Although these may be machine- readable, other visual identifiers may be provided which are also machine- readable but not obviously identified by the human eye.
Any other form of identifier is also possible, for instance using an RFID tag. Embodiments are possible where an additional RFID tag is placed inside the container or on the product inside the container so as to act as a slave to the master RFID tag forming the identification code on the container itself.
The identifier may be in such a form that it can be destroyed or defaced by the operator, for instance by scratching with a fingernail The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description, given by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 illustrates a system embodying the present invention; Figure 2 illustrates an object carrying an identifier for use with the present invention; Figure 3 illustrates a container and product embodying the present invention, Figure 4 illustrates an alternative product embodying the present invention; Figure 5 illustrates an alternative product embodying the present invention; and Figure 6 illustrates an alternative product embodying the present invention.
As illustrated in Figure 1, a system may be provided having a database formed from a server 2 with a memory 4. The server is connected to a communication network 6. The network 6 could be a private network or alternatively a public network, such as the internet.
In this case, in the usual manner, appropriate security is provided for communication over the network.
A plurality of outlet terminals 8 are also connected to the network 6. The outlet terminals 8 are provided at points of distribution in the supply chain from the manufacturer of products. Preferably, they are situated at the final points of distribution or sale, for instance where products are being dispensed by pharmacists.
The system is used in conjunction with a plurality of containers containing respective products, for instance container 10 with product 12 as illustrated in Figure 1.
Each container 10 is provided with an identification code 14. Furthermore, an identifier is provided within each container 10, for instance as an identifier 16 on the product 12 as illustrated in Figure 1.
The memory 4 of server 2 stores each unique identification code 14 of the plurality of containers 10 in conjunction with details of the product 12. In other words, for each product 12 produced by an original manufacturer, a file of information or data is provided to the server 2, that data including details of the product 12 and the associated identification code 14 for that particular product 12. The manufacturer applies the same identification code 14 to the respective container 10. Thus, each product 12 can be identified uniquely by the identification code 14, but only by accessing the memory 4 of the server 2.
To provide additional security, the manufacturer provides an identifier 16 within the container 10 along with the product 12.
As illustrated in Figure 2, the identifier 16 may be provided on an object 18 to be placed inside the container 10 with the product 12 Alternatively, the identifier 16 may be provided on the product 12 itself as illustrated in Figure 1 and to be discussed further below.
A plurality of different types of identifier may be provided. The manufacturer can include in the containers 10 different types of identifier 16. The actual type of identifier 16 used for a particular product 12 and associated container 10 could be chosen randomly. In general, the types of identifier ase preferably changed frequently and randomly in the manufacturing facility.
When the manufacturer sends to the server 2 the file of data or information containing the identification code 14 for a particular product 12 and container 10, the manufacturer also includes details of the type of identifier 16 included for that particular product 12 and container 10. Thus, only by accessing the data or information stored in the memory 4 can a third party establish what type of identifier 16 should be found with a particular product 12 and container 10. By comparing the type of identifier stored in the memory 4 with the actual type of identifier 16 found in a container 10, further authentication of the product 12 may be achieved.
Each outlet terminal 8 is able to communicate with the server 2 and memory 4. Thus, when dispensing or selling a particular product, a user at an outlet terminal 8 can use the outlet terminal 8 to compare not only the identification code provided on the container 10 with information stored in the memory 4 for that identification code, but also compare the type of identifier stored in the memory 4 for that particular identification code 14 In one embodiment, the outlet terminal 8 may be configured to input both the identification code 14 and type of identifier 16 for transmission to the server 2 for remote authentication.
However, in an alternative embodiment, for a particular identification code 14, the server can provide to an outlet terminal 8 details of the type of identifier 16 which should be found within the container 10 identified by the identification code 14. In some embodiments, it may be possible for an operator, from the information provided by the server 2, to identify the type of identifier 16 visually. However, it is also possible for the outlet terminal 8 to read the identifier 16, for instance by scanning or other operations, such that the outlet terminal 8 can carry out comparison and authentication automatically.
The method and arrangement may be applied to any form of container and product, but is particularly useful for the distribution of pharmaceutical products, where products might include blister packs, vials of liquid, inhalers, etc. Preferably, the identifiers are of a nature that does not in any way interfere with the safety, efficacy or integrity of the product itself Figure 3 illustrates an example of a product 22 in the form of a blister pack. The corresponding container 20 is provided with an identification code 24 which can be read in any known manner. As illustrated, the identifier is provided as a printed symbol 26 on the corner of the blister pack 22. As illustrated, the particular type is a triangular symbol Other types may be provided as other symbols, for instance a square, a circle, etc. The type of symbol chosen for blister packs at the manufacturing facility can be chosen randomly and changed frequently Similarly, the colour of the symbols could be changed randomly and frequently.
Figure 4 illustrates an alternative example of a blister pack product. In this case, the blister pack 32 is provided with cut-outs 36 along one of its edge, for instance forming the silhouette of a key. Hence, the identifier 36 is formed in the surface of the product itself.
Different types of identifier may be provided as different cut-out shapes and changed randomly and frequently at the manufacturing facility.
Figure 5 illustrates yet another example where the identifier 46 is provided as an RFID tag on the blister pack 42. Different types of RFID tag may be provided easily by encoding different signals in RFID tags.
Where the identifier is an RFID tag, it is also possible for it to act as a slave to a master RFID tag on the respective box. For complete authentication one tag is read, for example the master, and gives a correct reading as well as indicating that there is a second tag to look for, for example the slave Both tags have to be present and correct. If, for example, the slave is not present or has been interfered with, then the product would fail authentication.
It is also possible for the box of a particular product itself to cany a copy of the identifier for its respective product. For the embodiment of Figure 3, this can be merely a copy of the printed symbol and, for the embodiment of Figure 4, this could be a printed equivalent of the cut-out or, in some cases, a duplication of the cut-out itself It is also possible for the identifier to be in a form that allows it to be destroyed or defaced by the operator, for instance scratched by a fingernail.
In one embodiment, the identifier could be provided in a form that cannot be read until some form of seal is removed. For instance, in the case of a symbol, the symbol could be concealed by a coating to be scratched off so as to reveal that symbol. With arrangements such as this, a user will know to reject the product if the seal or coating has been broken so as to enable reading of the identifier.
For completeness, a mentioned above, the method and system is applicable with any form of product, not just blister packs as described above. Indeed, the invention is applicable to any situation where a product is put into the market in any type of container, whether the product is in liquid or solid form. The following hierarchy would be possible: container; blister pack; tablet, where there are multiple packs and multiple tablets. Similarly, the following hierarchy is possible: container, blister pack, vial of liquid, where there are multiple packs and multiple vials.
For the purposes of the present invention, the container need not only be the outer container or box, but also an inner container, such as a blister pack. For instance, tablets may carry the identifiers. Even liquid can carry an appropriate identifier as a marker or isotag. It is thus also possible to arrange a series of containers/sub-containers with appropriate identification codes and identifiers.
Figure 6 illustrates an alternative example in the form of an inhaler 52. In this illustrated embodiment, the identifier 56 is in the form of a symbol provided as a square protrusion in the outer surface of the inhaler body 52.

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1. A method of authenticating products contained in respective containers, the method including: providing respective identification codes on the containers of products for uniquely identifying the respective products; storing in a remote database the identification codes with details of the respective products; providing a plurality of identifiers within the respective containers, the plurality of identifiers including a plurality of different types of identifier; storing in the database, for each identification code, the type of identifier provided within the respective container; and comparing the identifiers provided within the containers with the types of identifier 1 5 stored in the database for the respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.
2. A method according to claim 1 further including: sending details of the types of identifier provided within the containers for comparison remotely with the types of identifier stored in the database for the respective containers.
3 A method according to claim I further including.
sending to the database requests for details of the types of identifier stored in the database for respective containers; and receiving from the database details of the types of identifier stored in the database for respective containers for comparison locally with the types of identifier provided within the respective containers.
4. A method according to claim 1, 2 or 3 further including: changing the type of identifiers used at least one of frequently and randomly
5. An authentication system for use with a plurality of containers of products, each container being provided with a respective identification code for uniquely identiing the respective contained product, the system including: a server including a memory, the memory having stored therein the identffication codes with details of the respective products; a plurality of outlet terminals for communication with the server and for comparing identification codes provided on respective containers with identification codes stored in the memory; wherein the system is arranged for use with a plurality of identifiers provided within the respective containers, the plurality of identifiers including a plurality of different types of identifier; the memory has stored therein, for each identification code, the type of identifier provided within the respective container, and the outlet terminals are arranged to provide comparison between the identifiers provided within containers with the types of identifier stored in the memory for respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.
6. A system according to claim 5 wherein: the outlet terminals are arranged to send to the server details of the types of identifier provided within the containers and to request authentication of the products contained within the respective containers; and the server is arranged to compare the details of the types of identifier provided within the containers as received from the outlet terminals with the types of identifier stored in the memory for the respective containers so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.
7. A system according to claim 5 wherein: the outlet terminals are arranged to send to the server requests for details of the types of identifier stored in the memory for respective containers; and the server is arranged to send to the outlet terminals details of the types of identifier stored in the memory for respective containers.
8. A system according to claim 7 whereirr the outlet terminals are arranged to compare details of the types of identifier provided within respective containers with the details of the types of identifier received from the server so as to authenticate the products contained within the respective containers.
9. A system according to claim 7 wherein: the outlet terminals are arranged to provide to respective users details of the types of identifier received from the server so as to allow the respective users to authenticate the products contained within respective containers.
10. A system according to any one of claims 5 to 9 further including: a plurality of containers of products, each container having a respective identification code for uniquely identif'ing the respective contained product and each containing a respective identifier of one of a plurality of different types of identifier.
11. A product container for use in a system according to any one of claims 5 to 9, the container including: an identification code provided on the container for uniquely identifjing a product contained within the container; and an identifier of one of a plurality of different types of identifier, said one type being useable in conjunction with the identification code to authenticate said product
12 A product container according to claim 11 wherein: the identifier is provided on the product.
13. A product container according to claim 12 wherein: the identifier is one of printed on the product, adhered to the product; formed in the shape of the product, formed as a marker in the product.
14. A product container according to claim 11 wherein: the identifier is provided in the container with the product.
15. A product container according to claim 14 further including: an object contained in the container with the product, the object carrying the identifier.
16. A product container according to any one of claims 11 to 15 wherein: the identifier is a visual identifier.
17. A product container according to any one of claims 11 to 15 wherein: the identifier is an RFID tag.
18. A product container according to claim 17 wherein: the identification code is an RFID tag and the identifier RFID tag is a slave to the identification code RFID tag.
19. A product container according to any one of claims 11 to 18 wherein: the identifier is in a form that can be destroyed or defaced by a user.
20. A method of authenticating products substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
21. A system constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings
22. A product container constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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