RU2625521C1 - Method of audiovisual information dual-sided exchange and personal key for method implementation - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: information technology.

SUBSTANCE: personal key, containing the base on the front side of which the information, that does not carry the confidential character is placed, as well as the encoded information and the security element to protect the encoded information from the unauthorized access, while the encoded information is executed as the dynamic QR code, containing the information about the address reference to the information system and ID code for accessing to the personal information, contained in the present information system, and the security element is made in the form of the removable cover, applied to the front side of the base and partially covering the QR code to prevent it from being read until the cover is removed.

EFFECT: dual-sided information exchange, during which there will not be the unauthorized third party access.

4 cl, 2 dwg

Description

The invention relates to electronic communications based on the joint work of mobile communications, computer equipment, the Internet using encoded information carriers made, for example, by printing methods, and can be used for two-way exchange of audiovisual information in various fields.

In recent years, the scope of mobile communications - smartphones, has been expanding rapidly. To a large extent, this is due to the phenomenal expansion of their functionality, as well as the emergence of a large number of applications with which subscribers can exchange various information with each other.

The development of QR codes (quick response - quick response) has given new opportunities for the exchange of information using smartphones. The amount of information that can be stored by one QR code: numbers - 7089; numbers and letters (Latin) - 4296; Cyrillic - 2953; hieroglyphs - 1817. This allows you to insert advertising and reference information, various text messages into a QR code. But the main advantage of QR codes is their ability to store links to sites (site addresses), due to which they, to a large extent, have received such distribution. Currently, a large number of products are marked with QR codes, which are openly applied to the packaging by printing methods. It is important to note that the goods of one group are marked with the same static QR code, when scanning with smartphones all consumers get to the same site or to the same advertising page. That is, in this case, the exchange of information using QR codes is open and universal.

However, there are a large number of situations where the subscriber needs to get acquainted with personal (that is, addressed only to him and no one else) information. This can be a video of the doctor’s opinion when the patient scans his medical policy, the teacher’s voice comments on the student’s diary, intended for his parents, an audio or video greeting written in a greeting card, etc. It is obvious that only a specific subscriber should have access to this information, in connection with which unauthorized access by third parties should be excluded, which can familiarize themselves with the information and even make a change to its content. To achieve this goal, you need to have a single information system - a center for receiving, storing and transmitting personal information (information center), in which the subscriber is identified by his personal code and provides him with information stored in the database under this code, in particular, QR- code.

This situation can be resolved by the manufacture and use of a personal carrier of an access code to the information system (personal key), which should be at the disposal of the subscriber.

In the claimed invention, to achieve the specified technical result, a combination of electronic communications technologies of the latest generations and printing technologies is used, which ensure the exchange of personal information addressed to a specific consumer, with the guarantee that during storage and transmission, there was no unauthorized access by third parties.

Currently, electronic keys are most widely used to access information stored in information systems. So, for example, a contactless electronic switch is known containing a planar inductance located between the input capacitor plates located in the socket of the connector. Inductance is a power source for a parallel resonant L-C circuit, consisting of capacitor plates and a planar inductance located between the plates of the output capacitor located in the socket of the connector. The key and socket are filled with a dielectric with a high dielectric constant.

The key is that, if necessary, to perform, for example, a monetary transaction, the owner of the key inserts it into a phone, laptop, terminal, etc. Search and identification of information under the key code is performed, after which the information system offers to indicate the input password. The display shows, for example, wallet, email and other confidential information. After entering the password, for example, the wallet designation, minus sign appear on the display, then the key amount is entered and the payee’s account number is entered. The operation is completed.

This key can also be a public means of individual access for one-time or multiple viewing without copying, for example, new films, concerts, etc.

(See RF patent No. 2546418, CL EV 49/00, 2013)

As a result of the analysis of the well-known solution, it should be noted that its implementation is very costly to implement, and therefore it is almost impossible to use it for creating mass keys with the goal, for example, of marking goods with free distribution to their consumers during advertising events. In addition, this key provides easy access to a physical device (computer, phone, etc.), which requires the user to take other actions to gain access to personal information (dial an input password that is not an attribute of the electronic key, download the program etc.). Thus, this key does not solve the problem of exchanging personal information placed in the information system.

These shortcomings can be partially eliminated if the code on the media is executed in the form of a QR code, the advantages of which are already described in detail above, and especially since it is already used in the manufacture of products that serve as the key to access certain information.

So, for example, a multilayer product is known, which is a base, on the basis of a layer of paint on which a two-dimensional bar code is placed, made in the form of a QR code, the coding elements of which are applied with a coloring material with a thickness of 0.02 to 0.05 mm per MKM 125-10 brand pad printing machine manufactured by Morlock, Germany. A high-strength dye TPU 970 from Morlock based on polyesters was used as a coloring agent. After drying, applied to the base layer of the coloring matter, the product is packaged.

Reading a two-dimensional QR code placed on the product is carried out using a mobile phone with a camera and an installed program for recognizing encoded information, after which the owner of the mobile phone gets access to the information in the database of the information system under this code.

(See RF patent for utility model No. 134483, class B32B 15/04, 2013)

As a result of the analysis of the known solution, it should be noted that this product is, in fact, a key, and access to encoded information can be made only after reading the key code. The QR code used on the product is applied by pad printing, that is, the same static QR code is applied throughout the circulation of products (keys), and this code is in the public domain for everyone who has access to the key, that is, when In such an information exchange, all consumers equipped with appropriate means of communication gain access to encoded information, which does not allow for the storage and transfer to consumers of personalized information protected from unauthorized access in order to prevent its copying. changes and / or changes by third parties, that is, this key is not personal.

Known identification card access, containing the basis, made in the form of a card, on the front side of which is placed an information block containing confidential and public information. Confidential information of the information block is covered by a removable masking layer, the integrity of which is easily checked visually when selling (buying) a card and whose integrity cannot be restored if it is violated. The masking layer to be removed can be made in various ways, for example, in the form of alternating dark and light stripes, or using a thermal sublimation film with a holographic pattern applied to it. The user who purchased the card activates it. To do this, he removes the masking layer, gaining access to confidential information, which can be very diverse, for example, contain the identification number of the card and password for access to the provider's network. The structure of a unique name and password can be very diverse, for example, generated programmatically in the UNIX operating environment. The program on the provider's server monitors the amount of time used by the card user in the provider's system, and users with the “wrong” passwords and names do not connect to the server (see RF patent for utility model No. 6460, class G09C 5/00, 1997) - the closest analogue.

As a result of the analysis of the implementation of the known access card, it should be noted that, like the claimed one, it is made in the form of a foundation on which an information block is placed, part of the information of which is confidential and it is covered by a removable masking layer, which allows protecting confidential information with the guarantee that Prior to the purchase of the card, the user did not have unauthorized access to third parties. However, the card data, which is actually the access key, providing users with access to the provider's unified network, does not provide each of them with access to personal audiovisual information “attached” to their card, and do not allow each user to “attach” new audiovisual information to their card .

Thus, as a result of the analysis of solutions from the prior art, it is necessary to conclude that the range of access keys (cards) used is very wide, but they are either very complex and costly to manufacture, which makes their mass production unjustified, or they do not provide access to personal information that is in the information system and which is assigned an individual ID (short for English identifier - identifier) access code.

The technical result of the present invention is the development of a personal key to ensure two-way information exchange of information of a wide range of purposes with a guarantee that there will be no unauthorized access to third parties, as well as simplification of the technology for manufacturing a personal key.

The specified technical result is ensured by the fact that in a personal key containing a base, on the front side of which information is kept that is not confidential, as well as encoded information and a security element to protect the encoded information from unauthorized access, it is new that the encoded information is executed in in the form of a dynamic QR code containing information about the address link to the information system and ID code for access to personal information located in this information second system, and the security element is designed as a removable cover supported on the front side of the substrate and partially closing QR-code, wherein the private key can be made as a self-adhesive sticker, badge, chevron, greeting cards, the package item or item of clothing.

The essence of the claimed invention is illustrated by graphic materials on which:

- in fig. 1 - personal key, view from the front side;

- in fig. 2 - personal key, the security element is removed.

A personal key represents a product with information placed on it and made in the form of a card, business card, greeting card, label, sticker (self-adhesive sticker), part of the product packaging, clothing item (for example, chevron), etc. The product can be made of paper, cardboard , plastic, etc. The shape of a personal key can be very diverse: rectangular, square, round (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2), oval, etc. The personal key is usually flat and consists of a base 1, on the front side which is placed as deformations of, non-confidential nature and confidential information (coded information).

An adhesive layer (not shown) may be applied to the back of the base of the personal key. This is necessary to attach the key, for example, to the product or its packaging, if the personal key is implemented as a self-adhesive sticker.

On the back of the base 1, the rules for using a personal key can be placed if the key is not made in the form of a self-adhesive sticker.

The information on the key placed on the front side of the non-confidential character may include information about the key manufacturer, various logos, advertising slogans, graphic images, and unique key account number 2. The composition of non-confidential information can be very different and mainly depends on the type of product in which the key is implemented or on which.

Coded key information is placed on the front side of the base. Coded information includes the address of the information system in which the encoded personal information of the user is stored, as well as the ID code, which is the access code to the encoded personal information stored in the information system. The encoded information is made in the form of a dynamic QR code 3.

Example of information recorded in a dynamic QR code: S-L. US / 97014488785. Here, the letter part is a link to the information system, and the digital part is the ID code, which is transmitted to the information system when the user scans the QR code by the smartphone.

ID codes are generated using information security technologies that prevent the possibility of their easy selection by hackers or network robots. Each QR code and key account number is unique, never repeating.

On the front side of the base is placed a protective element 4, designed to protect confidential information (QR code) from unauthorized access.

As a protective element, a coating is used in the form of a removable opaque paint layer (for example, scratch paint) or a removable opaque metallized coating (for example, hot stamping scratch foil with a holographic pattern). In any case, the coating should be such that its integrity during the sale (purchase) of the key can be easily checked visually, and in case of unauthorized opening of the protective element, the integrity of the coating would not be possible to restore. Such protective elements (paints and foil), as well as technologies for applying them to the base to protect confidential information, are widely known. They are actively used, for example, in the manufacture of tickets for instant lotteries (see, for example, descriptions of patents of the Russian Federation No. 73215, 88568, 2400279, 2224567, etc.), therefore, in the materials of this application there is no need to describe specific compositions of protective elements (coatings ) and technologies for their application.

It is very important that when reading encoded information presented in the form of a QR code, the practical ability to scan it is necessary, that is, it should all be available for reading by a scanning device, such as a smartphone. Even if a part of the QR code placed on the image base is inaccessible to the reader, the information recorded in the code will not be read by the scanning device. This circumstance significantly simplifies the key manufacturing technology without compromising the reliability of protection, since the security element to ensure reliable protection of the encoded information may not be applied to the entire front surface of the base or even to the entire image of the QR code, it is enough to partially cover it with the security element. This simplification and cheapening of manufacturing technology is especially important in the mass production of keys.

Thus, the use of encoded information in the form of a QR code image and a security element in the form of a coating of erasable paint or foil partially covering the QR code image in the manufacture of the key provides a solution to seemingly mutually exclusive tasks - providing more reliable protection of the encoded information and a significant simplification of the technology for manufacturing personal access keys to it.

Presented in fig. 1, the execution of a personal key is a guarantee that third parties did not have unauthorized access to the information recorded in the QR code and, accordingly, to the personal audio-visual information that is “tied” to this QR code placed in the information system.

Dynamic QR codes and account numbers are applied using digital printing methods (ink jet, laser, thermal transfer, etc.) that allow digital personalization of printing products. The manufacture of a personal key is carried out using well-known printing equipment using well-known specialist technologies.

To scan a dynamic QR code by a smartphone, you must first open an application that allows you to scan. There are a large number of such applications, and they are in the public domain (Scanvi, Q.tk, etc.).

The information system accessed by a personal key is a server, in the memory block of which there is a database of all issued personal keys (account number / ID code), as well as information “attached” to the keys. The information system also contains password-protected administrative rooms in which persons distributing personal keys control the “attachment” of audiovisual information to them. "Attachment" is carried out according to the account numbers of personal keys, and ID codes are attached through an electronic database, which is downloaded into the information system by the key manufacturer. The information system analyzes the structure of each secret ID code received upon request from a smartphone. In case of violation of the principle of generating an ID code, this request is considered false, and a message is sent to the sender that he has several more attempts, and if new illegitimate requests are received, the system determines that a hacker attack is being carried out and blocks the dialogue from continuing for one day. Thus, the information system is protected from network robots and unscrupulous persons conducting the selection of ID codes for unauthorized access to audiovisual information. The information system is implemented on the basis of standard software and hardware.

The system configuration allows the subscriber, the owner of the personal key, who has scanned it with a smartphone and received personal audiovisual information, to add or change this information by uploading his / her audio / photo / video / text files, including reading the audio message by voice and “attaching” it to his personal the key. This procedure can be repeated many times. Thus, as a result of the interaction of a smartphone equipped with the corresponding application, a personal key and an information system, a personal two-way exchange of audiovisual information occurs between the subscriber (owner of the key) and the administrator of the information system (distributor of keys).

Personal audiovisual information may consist of an unlimited number of information units, each of which is provided to the subscriber in response to scanning a QR code in his personal key. A user who has received personal audiovisual information can change it to his own either directly on the smartphone or on the information system website, where he must indicate the ID code “hidden” in his personal key, get the right to download new information and “attach” it to personal key, and by making changes to the information “attached” to his private key, for security reasons, it may prohibit the further possibility of changing this information by third parties by assigning it your own password.

The private key is used as follows.

A subscriber who wants to transmit personal audio-visual information to the addressee (for example, on a greeting card), attaches (for example, by means of glue) to the card the personal key he has, made in the form of a sticker, or purchases a card equipped with a personal key. Then, removing the security element 4, he gains access to the QR code. By scanning it with a smartphone, the subscriber gets access to the unique ID code stored in it. By entering this ID code on the site of the information system, the subscriber gets the opportunity to download the desired information, for example, read his / her congratulation into the microphone or select it from the site’s library and “attach” it to his personal key.

A subscriber can write his or her audio-visual information into a card using one of the applications, which allows you to “attach” audio or video information recorded on a microphone or smartphone camera to a sticker.

The recipient of the card scans the smartphone with a dynamic QR code on a personal key and recognizes the ID code hidden in it. The program automatically sends this ID code to the information system, which identifies it and allows the smartphone to download from the database and play back the information “attached” to this ID code. Thus, the recipient of the card gets access to personal audio-visual information addressed only to him, for example, congratulatory information.

If it is necessary to mass produce postcards with personal keys, manufacturers / sellers of postcards purchase keys in the form of stickers and apply them to postcards. In this case, the account numbers and ID codes of these stickers are preloaded by the sticker manufacturer into the information system through the manufacturer’s office. In the administrator’s office, manufacturers / sellers of postcards “attach” personal audio-visual information (audio-visual record of congratulations) to their personal keys by their account numbers.

Personal keys in the form of stickers can also be used for stickers on goods in order to stimulate their sales or be part of the packaging of goods, be sold as an element of clothes sold. The buyer of the product removes the security element 4, scans the QR code with a mobile phone and receives an audio / video message about the presence (absence) of a prize for the purchase of this product.

The scope of personal keys is the most diverse. On books - this is an opportunity to "give" a book a voice and an image. On alcohol products - the ability to place toasts. In newspapers and magazines - audiovisual advertising of goods and services, the presentation of new music albums and movie trailers. Children's toys can talk, developing and entertaining. Drug packaging may provide audio instructions for use for the visually impaired. On cards or parcels - personal voice greetings. On the medical policy - a video recording of the diagnosis of the attending physician and his recommendations for treatment. On the diary - an audio recording of homework or an audiovisual message from the teacher to the student’s parents, etc. On clothes - the ability to post information about yourself (audio or video business card) and receive feedback from others. Moreover, if necessary, users and administrators can repeatedly replace the audiovisual information “attached” to the personal key, providing a personal two-way exchange, protected from access by third parties.

Claims (4)

1. A personal key containing a basis on the front side of which information is kept that is not confidential, as well as encoded information and a security element to protect the encoded information from unauthorized access, characterized in that the encoded information is made in the form of a dynamic QR code containing information about the address link to the information system and ID code for access to personal information located in this information system, and the security element is made in the form of deleted PTFE coating deposited on the front side of the substrate and partially closing QR-code reader to prevent its removal before coating. 2. The personal key according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made as part of the packaging of goods. 3. A personal key according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made in the form of a self-adhesive sticker. 4. A personal key according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made in the form of an element of clothing.

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