TW201723931A - An improved messaging system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

A messaging system for exchanging messages from a sender to a receiver comprising a sender module arranged to communicate with the one or more senders, the sender module arranged to receive a first indicator from the one or more senders and receiving a message from the one or more senders, a receiver module arranged to communicate with one or more receivers, the receiver module arranged to receive a second indicator from the one or more receivers, wherein the first and second indicators are related to each other, a messaging module arranged to store a message from the sender on the messaging module, the stored message being associated with the first indicator, a verification module arranged to verify the second indicator, and the messaging module further arranged to provide the receiver access to the message following successful verification of the second indicator.

Description

An improved information system and method

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an information system and method, and particularly, but not exclusively, to an improved information system and method that includes transmitting and receiving information using one or more machine readable optical codes to allow for information Controlled access.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the world, personalized information is commonly used in various instances. Information can be transmitted across multiple media. Some common examples of personalized information media are gift cards, information cards provided on gifts, online information cards, online gift cards, and the like. These types of personalized information are sent by the sender to the recipient and can be used in a variety of situations, such as, but not limited to, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, job promotions, and the like. A common problem with media that currently use personalized information is that such media are often underestimated by recipients or are not valued by recipients. Recipients of media that personalize information often only read the information once or not. For example, people usually discard gift cards that are received with gifts. Media that personalize information, such as gift cards, can be seen as a waste of money and resources. Through common information media, such as gift cards, recipients of personalized information often misplace or discard such media, making it difficult to access such information later. Another problem may be that the space on the card is limited, resulting in a limited size and length of information.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first aspect, the present invention is directed to an information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, comprising: a transmitter module arranged to communicate with one or more senders, the transmitter module Arranging to receive a first indication from one or more senders and receiving information from one or more senders, the receiver module being arranged to communicate with one or more recipients, the receiver The module is arranged to receive a second indication from one or more recipients, wherein the first indication and the second indication are related to each other, the information module being arranged to store information from the sender thereon, the stored information and The first indication is associated, the verification module is arranged to verify the second indication, and the information module is further arranged to provide the recipient with access to the information after successfully verifying the second indication. In some embodiments, the first indication and the second indication comprise a one-to-one relationship with each other. In some embodiments, the one-to-one relationship is that the first indication and the second indication are identical to each other. In some embodiments, the first indication and the second indication are material stored on or in physical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the physical machine readable code is an optical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the optical machine readable code is a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code, and wherein the first indication and the second indication are stored as encoded data on or in the optical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the optical machine readable code is a QR code. In some embodiments, the information module includes one or more web pages that are arranged to store information from the sender and to allow access to the recipient's information. In some embodiments, each web page includes a unique web page link, each web page link being associated with a first indication and a second indication. In some embodiments, the information module is configured to provide a web page link to the sender, the web page link and the web page associated with the first indication, such that the sender can access the web page associated with the first indication. In some embodiments, the information module includes a web page generator module configured to create a new web page and a web page link associated with each new web page. In some embodiments, the sender module is arranged to receive an upload request to upload information, the upload request includes information of the first indication, the sender module is arranged to provide a web link, the web link being associated with the first indication Related to the web page. In some embodiments, the system includes a transmitter unit including a scanner module, the scanner module being arranged to scan machine readable code, the scanner module being further arranged to determine the first indication And transfer upload requests. In some embodiments, the receiver module is arranged to receive an access request to access information on the message module, the access request includes a second indication, and the receiver module is arranged to provide after verifying the second indication A web page link of a web page associated with the first indication and the second indication. In some embodiments, the system includes a receiver unit, the receiver unit including a scanner module, the scanner module being arranged to scan machine readable code, the scanner module being further arranged to determine the second indication and Transfer access request. In some embodiments, the verification module is arranged to verify that the second indication is associated with the first indication. In some embodiments, the receiver module is arranged to interrogate the verification module to perform verification of the second indication. In some embodiments, the receiver module is arranged to provide a second indication to the verification module as part of the receiver module query verification module. In some embodiments, the information module includes a library of information arranged to store one or more pieces of information. In some embodiments, the information module includes an information association module arranged to associate the first indication and the second indication with a web page or web page link. In some embodiments, the first indication is arranged to be stored as optical material on the first optical machine readable code and the second indication is arranged as optical material stored on the second optical machine readable code, the first optical machine readable The code is associated with the sender and the second optical machine readable code is associated with the recipient. In some embodiments, the sender is arranged to provide the second optical machine readable code to the recipient such that the recipient can access the information provided by the sender to the information module. In some embodiments, the first optical machine readable code and the second optical machine readable code are disposed on a device that is arranged to be passed from the sender to the recipient. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes at least one first layer and at least one second layer, the first layer being positioned on top of the second layer such that the second layer is covered by the first layer, the first layer comprising being disposed a first optical machine readable code thereon, the second layer comprising second optical machine readable code disposed thereon, the first layer being configured to be removed from the second layer to expose the first layer disposed on the second layer Two optical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the first layer is arranged to be retained by the sender, and the first optical machine readable code is arranged to be used by the sender to store information on the information module, the second layer being arranged to provide for reception And the second layer is also arranged to be used by the recipient to access information stored on the information module. In some embodiments, the device is a gift device that includes an aesthetic appearance and the gift device is a physical device that can be provided by the sender to the recipient. In some embodiments, the system includes a machine readable code generator arranged to generate one or more machine readable code, the machine readable code generator further arranged to machine the readable code with the first indication or The second indicator or both are encoded. According to a second aspect, the present invention is directed to an information system comprising: a central server, the server comprising a processor and a plurality of modules, the process being arranged to process data and control the plurality of modules, the central server being Arranged to communicate with the transmitter unit and the receiver unit, the central server is further arranged to facilitate exchange of one or more pieces of information from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit via the first indication and the second indication, the first indication and the second The indications are associated with each other, wherein the indications are data encoded within one or more machine readable codes. In some embodiments, the system includes a first indication and a second indication that form a pair of associated indications, the transmitter unit being arranged to provide a first indication to the central server, the central server being arranged to receive After the first indication, providing access to the information module by the transmitter unit, the information module configured to receive and store information from the transmitter unit, the receiver unit providing a second indication to the central server, the central The server is arranged to provide access to the information module by the receiver unit once the second indication is verified to be associated with the first indication, the information module being configured to provide the receiver unit with information from the transmitter information And wherein the information is associated with the first indication and the second indication. According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to an information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, comprising the steps of: receiving a first indication from a sender, receiving at least one message from the sender and in the information module Storing at least one information, associating at least one piece of information with a first indication on the information module, and associating at least one information with the second indication, wherein the first indication and the second indication are related to each other, and receiving the first from the recipient The second indication, the verifying the second indication is related to the first indication, providing the recipient with access to the at least one piece of information associated with the first indication and the second indication. In some embodiments, the first indication and the second indication comprise a one-to-one relationship such that the first indication is only associated with the second indication. In some embodiments, the first indication and the second indication are material stored on or in physical machine readable code, wherein the physical machine readable code is optical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the first indication is stored as optical material on the first optical machine readable code and the second indication is stored as optical material on the second optical machine readable code. In some embodiments, the verifying step includes determining that the first indication and the second indication are associated in a one-to-one relationship, and identifying information associated with the first indication and the second indication. In some embodiments, the information module includes a web page, and wherein the step of receiving information from the sender includes the additional steps of: providing a link to the web page to the sender; receiving and storing information on the web page; and wherein providing for receiving The step of accessing the information includes the additional step of: after verifying the second indication, providing a link to the web page on which the information from the sender is stored, such that the recipient can view at least the information on the web page. In some embodiments, the method includes the additional step of providing the second indication or the second optical machine readable code to the recipient by the sender. According to a fourth aspect, the present invention is directed to a gift device for use in an information system, comprising: a body, machine readable code disposed on the body, the machine readable code comprising a first indication and a second indication, the first The indication and the second indication are related to each other, the gift device is configured to be provided by the sender to the recipient, and wherein the body is shaped to be aesthetically pleasing. In some embodiments, the gift device comprises: first machine readable code and second machine readable code, the first machine readable code comprising a first indication stored as data on or in the first machine readable code And the second machine readable code includes a second indication stored as data on or in the second machine readable code, wherein the first machine readable code and the second machine readable code are The QR codes are scanned separately to access the first indication and the second indication. In some embodiments, the gift device comprises: a first layer disposed on the second layer and a second layer disposed on the second layer, the first layer including the first QR code, the first QR code including a first indication, the second layer comprising a second QR code, the second QR code comprising a second indication, the first layer being configured to be removed from the second layer in use, the gift device being arranged as the first aspect as described above Or any of the second aspects is used in an information system for exchanging information. In some embodiments, the system includes a retail channel that can be accessed by a sender to purchase one or more items. In some embodiments, the retail channel is a link to an online store associated with the retailer, the access being configured to transfer the sender to an online store associated with the retailer. In some embodiments, the retail channel is accessed using optical code and the retail channel is located on a web page associated with the optical code. In some embodiments, the system includes a retail module and a retail database configured to generate a retail channel and embed the retail channel in a web page, the retail database configured to store retailer information, such that the retail model The group can access the retailer information to create a retail channel. The term "comprising" (and its grammatical variants) as used in this specification is used to include the meaning of "having" or "including" rather than the meaning of "consisting only of".

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to an information system and method for exchanging information between one or more senders and one or more recipients. The information system and method use a pair of instructions to facilitate the exchange of information across the information modules. The sender uses the first indication to store information on the information module. The recipient uses the second indication to access and view information from the information module. The first indication and the second indication are related or associated with each other. The first indication and the second indication are also associated with the information, To allow the information module to store and display the correct information to the correct party. in use, The sender uses the first indication to access the information module and upload the information to the information module. The sender can then provide a second indication (or first and second two indications) to the recipient. The receiver uses the second indication to access information on the information module. The information module provides the correct information associated with the first indication and the second indication to the recipient. The system includes a server, It facilitates the exchange of information and verifies that the second indication is related to the first indication. The sender can provide the second indication as a gift device to the recipient. Wherein the gift device is a physical component or article that includes a second indication and has an aesthetic appearance. For example, as a gift card. In other examples, Gift device or gift card, Can include printed materials, For example but not limited to postcard, Greeting card, Books, envelope, briefing, poster, Collection card, stamp, Gift certificate, business card, label, ribbon, A jersey or any other item.  FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of an improved information system 100. As seen in Figure 1, System 100 includes a central server 110 (also referred to as a server). The central server 110 is configured to communicate with the transmitter unit 120 and the receiver unit 130. The sender unit 120 is associated with the sender 121, Receiver unit 130 is associated with recipient 131. Transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130 are in communication with server 110. Transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130 are mobile devices that include a display and electronic components. The electronic component is configured to provide computing power. In some examples, The transmitter unit 120 and the receiver unit 130 may be smart phones, tablet, mobile phone, Netbook, A notebook or any other suitable mobile device. In the illustrated example, The transmitter unit 120 and the receiver unit 130 are smart phones.  Transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130 are in electronic communication with server 110 via a suitable protocol. Transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130 are configured to communicate with server 110 via a wireless protocol. The server 110 is configured to communicate with the transmitter unit 120 and the receiver unit 130 via a suitable wireless protocol.  Information system 100 also includes a first indication 160 and a second indication 170. The server 110 is arranged to push the exchange of one or more pieces of information 180 from the sender unit 120 to the receiver unit 130, The exchange process uses a first indication 160 and a second indication 170, Wherein the first indication 160 and the second indication 170 are associated with each other. The exchange process is indicated by arrows 181 and 182.  The information 180 is transmitted by the transmitter 120 to the server 110 and stored on the server 110. Transmitter unit 120 utilizes first indication 160 to access server 110 and transmit information 180 to server 110. The server 110 stores the information 180, And the information is associated with the first indication 160. Receiver unit 130 is arranged to receive or access information from server 110 using second indication 170. The server 110 is arranged to associate the first indication 160 and the second indication 170 with the stored information 180. The receiver unit 130 uses the second indication 170 to access the information 180 stored on the server 110, The server identifies the correct information based on the first indication and the second indication. As part of the information exchange process, The sender 121 can provide the second indication 170 as a gift device to the recipient 131. This will be explained in further detail later.  According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, The first indication 160 is a data element encoded on the first machine readable code 140, The second indication 170 is a data element encoded on the second machine readable code 150.  The first machine readable code 140 and the second machine readable code 150 are optical machine readable code. In the illustrated embodiment, The first machine readable code 140 and the second machine readable code are QR codes. Preferably, The QR code is used to encode and carry the first indication and the second indication.  QR codes provide flexible media to carry information.  In an alternative embodiment, The first machine readable code 140 and the second machine readable code 150 are two-dimensional optical machine readable code, For example, Aztec Code, CrontoSign, Data Matrix or any other suitable 2D optical machine readable code. In other alternative embodiments, The first machine readable code 140 and the second machine readable code 150 are one-dimensional optical machine readable code, For example, bar code or matrix bar code. In a further alternative embodiment, The first machine readable code 140 and the second machine readable code 150 can be multi-dimensional optical machine readable code.  Transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130 each include a scanner module 190. The scanner module 190 is arranged to scan the first machine readable code 140, A first indication 160 is determined. The scanner module 190 of the receiver unit 130 is arranged to scan the second machine readable code 150, A second indication 170 is determined. Scanning any of the first indication 160 or the second indication 170 using the scanner module 190 provides access to the server 110, And more specifically, Access to information modules for storing and displaying information 180. The scanner module 190 can be configured to operate exclusively with the system 100 and the server 110 and its components. The scanner module 190 can be an application stored and downloaded from the server 110.  FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic block diagram of the central server 110. FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a central server 110. In this embodiment, The central server is a central delivery system. Server 110 includes receiving, The appropriate components necessary to store and execute the appropriate computer instructions. The component can include a processing unit 202, Read only memory (ROM) 204, Random access memory (RAM) 206, And input/output devices, For example, the disk drive 208, Input device, For example, Ethernet, USB port etc.  Although not stated, The server 110 can include a display. Such as a liquid crystal display, A light-emitting display or any other suitable display. Server 110 includes instructions, It can be included in the ROM 204, In the RAM 206 or the disk drive 208, And can be performed by processing unit 202. Multiple communication links 214 can be provided, They can each be connected to one or more computing devices, Such as the server, personal computer, terminal, Wireless or handheld computing device. Communication link 214 is configured to allow communication between server 110 (and server elements) and at least transmitter unit 120 and receiver unit 130. At least one of the plurality of communication links can be connected to an external computing network via a telephone line or other type of communication link.  The service can include a storage device, For example, the disk drive 208, It can include a solid state drive, Hard drive, A disc drive or tape drive. The server 110 can use a single disk drive or multiple disk drives. Server 110 may also have a suitable operating system 216, It exists on the disk drive 208, Or it exists in the ROM 204 of the server 110. In the illustrated embodiment, The operating system is present on the disk drive 208. The database 220 is present on the magnetic disk or other storage device. The magnetic sheet or storage device is arranged to store at least one record, For example, information 180, Or the relationship between the information and the first indication and the second indication, Or an association between the first indication and the second indication. The repository 220 can be the structure of an associated database or any other suitable repository. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, The database 220 is in electronic communication with the server 110, It can also communicate with any server component. The sender unit 120 and the receiver unit 130 can access the database 220 through the server 110. In some embodiments, The repository 220 can be part of the information module 250.  The server 110 includes a transmitter module 230 and a receiver module 240. Transmitter module 230 and receiver module 240 are arranged to be in electronic communication with processor 202 and other components of server 110. Transmitter module 230 and receiver module 240 can also interact with communication link 214. Transmitter module 230 is arranged to be in electronic communication with transmitter unit 120 (illustrated by dashed arrows). Transmitter module 230 is arranged to communicate with one or more transmitter units 120. The receiver module 240 is arranged to be in electronic communication with the receiver unit 130 (illustrated by the dashed arrows). The receiver module is arranged to communicate with one or more receiver units. Transmitter module 230 and receiver module 240 can be arranged to communicate with one another. The functions of the transmitter module 230 and the receiver module 240 can be controlled by the processor 202. Alternatively, it can be controlled by appropriate software present in RAM 204 or ROM 206.  The server 110 also includes an information module 250. The information module 250 is arranged to store, Information 180 is displayed and/or transmitted. Information module 250 is in electronic communication with transmitter unit 120 to receive and store information 180. The information module 250 is also in electronic communication with the receiver unit 130. To display or transmit information 180 to the receiver unit 130. Electronic communication is through other components of the server 110. For example, processor 202 and communication link 214, Or you can communicate directly.  The server 110 includes a verification module 260. The verification module 260 is arranged to receive the second indication 170 as part of a request to access information from the receiver unit 130 when the server 110 receives the second indication 170 The verification second indication 170 is associated with the first indication 160. The verification module 260 is arranged to verify the second indication 170, In particular, the verification module 260 is arranged to verify that the second indication 170 is an indication associated with the first indication 160.  image 3, 4 and 5 are block diagrams that illustrate more details of the various server modules and their functions. image 3, 4 and 5 illustrate embodiments of various modules that are used as part of the information system 100.  3 shows a block diagram of the interaction between the transmitter module 230 and the transmitter unit 120 to upload information to the information module 250. The sender module 230 is arranged to receive an upload request to upload the information 180. The upload request includes a first indication 160. The first indication 160 is extracted by scanning the first optical machine readable code 140 (ie, the first QR code). The first QR code is scanned using the scanner module 190. Scanner module 190 is part of transmitter unit 120. The transmitter module 230 is arranged to provide a unique connection to the transmitter unit 120. The unique link (ie, the web link) points to the storage location in the information module 250. The storage location is page 510. And the information module 250 provides a webpage link to the sender module 230 in response to a request from the storage location of the transmitter module 230. The sender module 230 is arranged to upload information from the sender unit 120 to a web page using a unique link. This information is stored on web page 510. And the web page 510 is stored on the information module 250.  The information module 250 is arranged to associate the first indication 160 with information from the transmitter module 230. especially, The information module is configured to associate the first indication 160 with the web page 510 and a web page link associated with the web page 510. The association of the first indication 160 with the web page 510 is stored in the information module 250 or the association is instead stored in the ROM or on the disk drive or in the library 220. In some embodiments, Information can be stored directly.  4 shows a block diagram of interaction between receiver module 240 and receiver unit 130 to receive information from information module 250. The receiver module 240 is arranged to receive an access request to access information from the information module 250. The access request includes a second indication 170. The second indication 170 is extracted from the second optical machine readable code 150 (ie, the second QR code). The second QR code 150 is provided by the sender 121 to the recipient 131 as part of the gift device. The receiver unit 130 scans the second QR code using the scanner module 190 of the receiver unit 130. The scan operation identifies the second indication 170. The receiver module 240 is arranged to interrogate the verification module to implement or perform verification. The query includes a verification request provided by the receiver module 240 to the verification module 260. The verification request includes a second indication.  The verification module 260 is arranged to perform a verification operation, To identify whether the second indication 170 is associated or related to the first indication 160. The first indication 160 and the second indication 170 preferably comprise a one-to-one relationship. In an embodiment, The first indication and the second indication may be the same or include the same material. The verification module 260 is arranged to store the relationship between the first indication 160 and the second indication 170. Alternatively, The relationship between the first indication and the second indication may be stored in the repository 220. And can be accessed by the verification module 260. The verification module 260 provides a successful verification signal to the receiver module 240.  Once successful verification is identified, The receiver module 240 provides a storage location request to the information module. After successful verification, The receiver module 240 receives the storage location from the information module 250. The storage location is a web link. It is related to web page 510, Web page 510 is associated with first indication 160. The receiver module 240 provides a web page link to the web page 510 associated with the first indication. Web page 510 includes information stored thereon from sender 121. Receiver unit 130 is arranged to access web page 510, The information is displayed on the receiver unit 130. The recipient 131 can view information from the website. If the receiver unit can provide a second indication 170 associated with the first indication 160, The receiver module 240 can be arranged to provide a web page link to a plurality of receiver units.  In an alternate embodiment, The sender module can be arranged to when the information 180 is loaded onto the web page 510, The information 180 is encrypted. Any suitable encryption method or algorithm can be used to encrypt the information. E.g, A key based on the encryption method can be used to encrypt information. One or more keys for decryption may be stored in the verification module and associated with the indication pair, That is, associated with the first indication and the second indication. The verification module 260 can be arranged to provide a decryption key associated with the first indication and the second indication as part of the verification process. Receiver module 240 is arranged to decrypt information, Allows the recipient to view the information. In other alternative embodiments, The web link can be encrypted or the web page itself can be encrypted. Receiver module 240 is arranged to decrypt a web page or web page link using one or more decryption keys.  In some alternative embodiments, The transmitter unit is arranged to pass through various social media platforms, Such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber and so on, Provide web links to other senders. This allows multiple senders to upload multiple pieces of information to web page 510. In some alternative embodiments, The receiver unit is arranged to share or provide a web link to a plurality of recipients via various social media platforms, Enable multiple recipients to view a single message.  Figure 5 illustrates more details of the information module 250 and its components. As seen in Figure 5, The information module 250 also includes a sub-module. The information module 250 includes a web page generator module 520 and an information repository 530. Web page generator module 520. The web page generator module 520 is configured to create a new web page 510, 511, 512, Link to the web page of each new page. Preferably, The web page is an HTML document. Preferably, The web link is a URL. And the URLs may be provided to the sender unit 120 or the receiver unit 120, respectively. To post information and access information. The information repository 530 is arranged to store all of the information uploaded by the sender to the system 100. In some embodiments, The created web page can be stored on the information repository 530. In an alternate embodiment, Web pages and web links can be stored in the repository 220. The information module 250 also includes an information association module 540. The information association module 540 is arranged to associate the first indication and the second indication with the web page and the web page link. The association can be stored in disk drive 208 or database 220 or any other suitable location. In an embodiment, The processor is arranged to run like a server, And configured to host web pages, Enables the sender unit and receiver unit to access and view web pages.  Figure 6 shows an embodiment of an information method. FIG. 6 shows a flow diagram of an information method 600 for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient. The embodiment of Figure 6 can be performed by system 100 and its various modules and components. In a preferred form, Method 600 is performed by at least server 110 and its components.  Referring to Figure 6, The method includes the steps of receiving an upload request, The upload request is included in step 601. The first indication from the sender through the transmitter unit. The upload request is a request from the sender to upload and exchange information with the recipient. The first indication may be material embodied in an optical machine readable code (eg, a QR code).  At step 601, The QR code can be scanned by the transmitter unit. A first indication is obtained and the method is initiated.  The method 600 proceeds to step 602. Step 602 includes providing a web page link to the sender unit 120. The web link is associated with the first indication. The web link points to the storage location. That is, the web page where the information is stored. A web link can be the only link for each indication. Step 603 includes receiving information. Step 604 includes uploading and storing information on the web page. At step 605, The first indication is associated with the stored information, It is also associated with web pages and web links. Association is the relationship between instructions and web/web links. This relationship can be stored in a database or in an information module.  Step 606 includes associating the second indication with the web page and the web page link. And wherein the first indication and the second indication are related to each other in a one-to-one relationship. The relationship between the first indication and the second indication allows the system to identify the appropriate web page link associated with the two indications. The relationship also allows the system to determine which first indication the received second indication relates to, And the recipient's authentication is allowed as an authorized recipient of the information. This improves the security of information delivery.  Step 607 includes receiving an access request, The access request includes a second indication from the receiver unit 130. The second indication may be material embodied in an optical machine readable code (eg, a QR code).  The QR code can be scanned by the receiver unit. Obtaining a second indication and transmitting an access request. Step 608 includes verifying that the second indication is related to the first indication. The verification program can be any suitable algorithm, It is performed by the hardware components of system 110. In one example, The verification module 260 is arranged to perform a verification step, And provide confirmation of successful verification.  Once successful verification has been determined, The method proceeds to step 609. If the verification is not successful, The failure information is provided to the receiver unit, And the method returns to step 607, Or alternatively, If you receive a new upload request, You can return to step 601. Step 609 includes providing a web page link to the recipient. Recipients can share web links with other recipients. This allows other recipients to view the page as well. Step 610 includes, once the web link is triggered to display the information, The page is displayed. Method 600 can be repeated for multiple senders and multiple recipients, In order to use optical machine readable code to facilitate the exchange of information.  FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a method for uploading or providing information to communication system 100. Figure 7 shows a method for uploading information to an information module, In particular, a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a method of uploading information to a web page. The method of Figure 7 can be performed by the sender 121 using one or more elements of the system 100 described above. At step 701, The sender obtains or purchases the object, For example, in the illustrated embodiment, a box of chocolate. The item can include a gift device 710. The object itself can be a gift, It is a box of chocolate in the illustrated embodiment. The gift device 710 includes a main body, It includes optical machine readable code 720 disposed on the body. The optical machine readable code is the QR code in the illustrated embodiment.  The QR code 720 includes a first indication. Other optical machine readable codes are contemplated.  Step 702 includes scanning the QR code 720 using the scanner module 190 of the transmitter unit 120. Transmitter unit 120 can include an application (app) that provides a scanner module. The application is a software code stored on the sender unit 120. It activates and controls the scanner module 190 of the transmitter unit 120. Although as understood by those skilled in the art, The application displayed on the sender unit 120 can be referred to as another name. For example, "May Card" or any other name chosen by the application's programmer, However, in the illustrated embodiment, This app is called "Scanni".  At step 703, After scanning the first QR code 720, A web link associated with the first QR code 720 can be provided from the server 110 to the sender unit 120. The web link can be provided by the sender module 230. Web links are associated with web pages. The web link is identified according to the first indication. The first indication is identified by scanning the QR code 720. The sender can use the web link to access the web page. At step 703, The web page is displayed on the sender unit 120. The web page and sender unit 120 is configured to allow the sender to enter and store information on the web page. The web link can also be associated with the first indication.  The method 700 includes an optional step 704 (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 7), The sender can use the social media network. Such as Facebook, Twitter, Viber, WhatsApp or any other suitable file sharing program, Provide web links to other potential senders, For example, the sender's friend or the recipient's friend. This allows other senders to upload information to the web page.  In the illustrated embodiment, The QR code 720 can include or embody the first indication 160. The web link is identified as a web link associated with the first indication 160.  Alternatively, The method 700 proceeds to step 705, The confirmation of the success information is uploaded to the webpage. In some embodiments, Method 700 can be implemented as a set of executable instructions in a non-transitory memory unit (e.g., disk drive 208). Method 700 can be performed using hardware elements of system 100.  FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a method of receiving information 800 from information system 100. Figure 8 shows receiving information from an information module, In particular, a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a method of receiving information from a web page. Method 800 can be performed by recipient 131 using elements of one or more systems 100. At step 801, The recipient 131 receives the object from the sender 121. As shown in Figure 7, The object is a box of chocolates obtained by the sender. At step 801, The recipient 131 receives the gift device 710 as part of the gift. Gift device 710 includes a second QR code 810. The second QR code can be located on the second level of the gift device 710. The first layer is removed by the sender. And the first layer includes a first QR code 720. The second QR code 810 can include a second indication. Alternatively, Gift device 710 can include a single QR code, A single QR code embodies a first indication and a second indication.  Step 802 includes scanning the gift device 710. especially, Step 802 includes scanning the second QR code 810 with the scanner module 190 of the receiver unit 130. The receiver unit 130 can include an application (app). It provides a scanner module. The application is a software code stored in the receiver unit 130. It activates and controls the scanner module 190 of the receiver unit 130. Although as understood by those skilled in the art, The application displayed on the receiver unit 130 can be referred to as another name. For example, "May Card" or any other name chosen by the application's programmer, However, in the illustrated embodiment, This app is called "Scanni".  Step 803 includes performing a verification process, The QR code 810 scanned is verified to be associated with the first QR code 720. Successful verification is shown as an illustration on the receiver unit 130. In the illustrated embodiment, A green tick is shown on the receiver unit 130.  At step 804, a web link associated with the first QR code and the second QR code, It is supplied to the receiver unit 130. The web page link is provided by the receiver module 240. The receiver unit 130 is arranged to access a web page through a web link. The web page displays information from the sender on the receiver unit 130.  Method 800 can include an additional optional step 805. At step 805, Recipients can access the social media network. Such as Facebook, Twitter, Viber, WhatsApp or any other suitable file sharing program, Provide web links to other potential recipients, For example, the recipient's friend. This allows other recipients to view the information on the web page. This encourages sharing of information and sharing between multiple senders and recipients.  The present invention has been primarily described for exchanging personalized information between at least two parties, Personalized information is part of the gift. however, Understandably, The invention is not limited to use in this particular field. Other types of information may be exchanged using embodiments of the systems and methods described in this specification.  An example of this is that Exchange information about product verification, In particular, the currently described information exchange system and information exchange method are used to allow a consumer to verify a product provided by a manufacturer.  Figure 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a method for detailing product details. The specific method can be implemented and executed using at least system 100 and its various components. The product manufacturer assigns each product a unique product number or serial number. This number can be embedded in the product itself. The product manufacturer can provide one or more QR codes embodying at least a first indication and a second indication. The method 900 detailing the product details begins in step 901. It includes the product manufacturer scanning the QR code using a suitable QR code scanner. At step 902, The product manufacturer provides a web link associated with the scanned QR code or associated with at least one first indication embodied in the QR code. At step 903, The product manufacturer accesses a web page associated with the web page link. At step 904, Product manufacturers upload information to web pages, This information includes the serial number or product number. This information can be stored in an information module or database.  Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a method for a consumer to verify product details. The method begins in step 1001, It includes the consumer receiving the QR code from the product manufacturer. The QR code includes at least one second indication associated with the first indication. At step 1002, The consumer scans the QR code using a suitable QR code scanner. At step 1003, Perform the verification process, To verify whether the second indication is associated with the first indication. Alternatively, The verification process is arranged to verify that the QR code scanned by the consumer is associated with the QR code scanned by the product manufacturer. Once successfully verified, At step 1004, Web links are provided to consumers. The web link is related to the web page. Manufacturer information is uploaded to this page. Consumers can use web links to access web pages to view information. Especially the product number or serial number. Consumers can use the product number to verify the product. If the verification process fails, The method then returns to step 1002. And the method can stop until the consumer scans the correct QR code and identifies the correct second indication.  The invention also relates to a gift device for use in an information system, The gift device includes a main body, a machine readable code set on the body, The machine readable code includes a first indication and a second indication, The first indication and the second indication are related to each other, And wherein the body is shaped into an aesthetic appearance. The described gift device is preferably a gift card or a gift certificate that can be presented with other gifts. The gift device is configured or shaped to have an aesthetic appearance. E.g, The gift device can be in silk packaging, Cards with embossed patterns and textures. The gift device is configured to be provided by the sender to the recipient, See, for example, Figure 8. The gift device is provided as part of a box of chocolates. Figure 7 shows the sender portion of a gift device associated with a box of chocolates. Preferably, The gift device for the sender is located external to the gift or simply provided to the sender. A gift device for the recipient is provided inside the associated gift (eg, a box of chocolates).  The gift device can include a pair of devices or devices having multiple layers. A layer of a device or device is reserved by the sender, The other is provided to the sender. The gift device includes a bar code or QR code or other suitable machine readable optical code as described above. The gift device can include first machine readable code and second machine readable code, The first machine readable code includes a first indication stored as information on or in the first machine readable code, And the second machine readable code includes a second indication stored as data on or in the second machine readable code, Wherein the first machine readable code and the second machine readable code are QR codes that can be separately scanned to access the first indication and the second indication.  In one embodiment, The gift device also includes a first floor and a second floor. The first layer is placed on the second layer. And arranged to cover the second floor, The first layer includes the first QR code, The first QR code includes a first indication, The second layer includes a second QR code, The second QR code includes a second indication. The first layer is configured to be removed from the second layer in use. According to any of the first aspect or the second aspect described above, The described gift device can be used in an information system 100 for exchanging information.  In some embodiments, The information system 100 is arranged to operate as part of a virtual currency system or in conjunction with a virtual currency system. The virtual currency system can be a system arranged to track transaction events related to the use of virtual currency. The virtual currency can be used by the sender to purchase gifts and gift devices to provide to the recipient. The virtual currency system can include a transaction engine, It is arranged to detect trading events exchanged online, Thus each transaction event is executed by a pre-generated virtual currency. The pre-generated virtual currency has a basic unit. Each base unit has a unique identifier. The system also includes a transaction database. It is arranged to record transaction information associated with each transaction event. The transaction event can be the use of virtual currency to purchase a gift device. The system also includes a data processor, It is arranged to process transaction information to identify one or more trends. An example of a virtual currency system that can be used with information system 100 is illustrated in PCT / CN2015 / 071938, It is hereby incorporated by reference. The information system 100 and the virtual currency system described in PCT / CN2015 / 071938 can form an ecosystem to facilitate the exchange of gifts and personalized information.  The described information systems and methods are advantageous, Because they provide a secure way to transfer or exchange information. Because the access information requires a QR code that reflects the first indication and the second indication information, So the information can be kept secret.  Because the sender must provide the QR code to the recipient, So the QR code provides a more secure and private platform for information exchange.  Because any party interested in viewing the information must have a QR code or at least a first indication and/or a second indication to access the information. So the QR code also reduces the chances that information will be intercepted. Because it provides extra privacy, So this is an advantage.  The QR code is presented on a beautiful device or as a beautiful device. For example, a gift card or a gift device. When receiving and owning a gift device (ie QR code), This creates at least some emotional value. The gift device allows the recipient to view the information multiple times. The gift device is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Such as silk packaging cards, Create value in a gift device, This encourages the use of gift devices.  In an alternate embodiment, The gift device can be a virtual gift device. It can be provided by the sender to the recipient. For example, online cards. The virtual gift device includes one or more QR codes embodying the first indication and the second indication. The virtual gift device can also include aesthetic features or other software functions. For example, creating a game or puzzle of intrinsic value for a virtual gift device.  In one embodiment, System 100 can include a machine readable code generator 270, It is arranged to generate one or more machine readable codes, The machine readable code generator is further arranged to encode the machine readable code with the first indication or the second indication or both. The machine readable code generator can be a software or hardware module. Used to generate the gift device described above using machine readable code on the gift device. Preferably, The machine readable code generator is a QR code generator, It is used to generate a QR code. The machine readable code generator can be part of a gift device manufacturing device or system (not illustrated). Alternatively, The machine readable code generator can be implemented as a hardware module or a software module that is part of the server 110. Machine readable code (ie QR code) as electronic information rather than as part of a gift device, It can be transmitted to the transmitter unit 120 and the receiver unit 130.  In some embodiments, The first indication and the second indication may include location information related to locations in the database. Alternatively, In some other embodiments, The first indication and the second indication may comprise a web link embodied as data in a QR code or any other optical machine readable code, The web link is triggered by a scan of the optical machine readable code.  In one embodiment, One or more users, The sender and receiver, Can be in the information system, Especially in the system depicted in Figure 1, Create a user profile. The user (ie, either the sender or the recipient) can create a user profile by creating a web page from a user profile provided by the server 110 to the user. The server 110 can include a user profile generator. It is configured to generate a user profile webpage, Receiving from user 121, 131 user profile information, And storing the user profile information into the database 220. The user profile generator is configured to associate user profile information with a particular user. The user profile generator is also configured to log in once the user logs in. Access specific user profiles and provide access to any specific material associated with a particular user. User profile information can be used to provide information and can be used as part of an information system.  FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment of a user profile web page 1100. The user profile web page is configured to display one or more parameters. In the exemplary embodiment of Figure 11, User profile webpage 1100 displays contact email 1101. User's photo 1102 The information receiving tag 1103 and the information transmitting tag 1104. The information receiving tag 1103 displays the amount of information received by the user. The message transmission tag 1104 displays the amount of information transmitted by the user. User profile webpage 1100 also shows the user's name, The user in the exemplary web page 1100 is Ariana Becky. The user's photo is optional. The user profile web page 1100 shows the most recent one or more messages 1105. The information page title is displayed, The user can access the information using the View Information tab 1106. View the information tab to redirect the user to the webpage. Many of them use the optical code device described above to store information on the web page.  Exemplary use: provide information, To provide feedback to the business. In this example, Business owners provide optical codes to customers, For example QR code. E.g, The QR code (i.e., optical code) may be provided on the receipt or may be provided as textual information or provided by any other suitable instant messaging system or provided to the customer's website including the optical code. Customers can use optical code to access web pages associated with the business. This page is an information page. Customers can upload information (such as feedback or images) to the information page. The optical code includes information about the information web page. In another example, Customers can provide reviews on the information page. The enterprise (ie the business owner) can use the optical code to access the information web page to view customer information (eg feedback or evaluation). As described, Encourage interaction between business and customers using an information system that is relevant to the business. In addition, Information systems allow companies to provide a more secure information platform and compare it to standard web pages such as Facebook. Avoid "phishing" information or other information provided by unwanted parties. Using optical code provides a more secure way to upload and access information between customers and businesses.  Another exemplary use of the information system 100 and information method described above may be as a communication platform between a famous person or celebrity and other users (ie, the public). For example, an information system that incorporates optical codes can be used by one or more users to provide information to a director or actor of a movie or drama. The optical code can be encoded with the information. The information directs a person to the movie, drama, A web page associated with a particular actor or director. Users who scan the optical code can access the page. It also provides information that can be viewed by the appropriate person at a later point in time. For example, users can provide evaluation or criticism or personalized information or support an actor, Director or the like. In one example, The movie viewer or the theater viewer is provided with an optical code as part of the show ticket. Audience members can use optical code and access pages associated with movies or drama. Leave a message on this page, For example, a comment or comment. This information can be directed by the film/theatrical director. Or the actor or other staff member uses the same optical code to open the same web page for access. Because this usage provides a safe way to encourage dialogue/discussion, And provide a secure location for comment and criticism. While maintaining the security of random personnel such as "phishing", So this usage is advantageous.  Information system 100 is also configured to provide a retail channel to one or more users. The retail channel allows users to purchase merchandise. The retail channel allows the sender to purchase merchandise and send the merchandise along with the information to the recipient. The retail channel is accessed using optical code. The retail channel can be provided as a link embedded in a web page associated with the optical code. The retail channel can be in the form of a web link to an online retail store. Or it can be a link to a search engine. The sender can then find the appropriate store or business to purchase the item on the search engine. The sender can arrange for the goods to be delivered to the recipient. The sender may include transaction details and/or delivery details of the ordered item on the web page. The sender can provide information on this page. For example, web page 510 described above. The recipient can access this page. For example, web page 510, To view the information, It can also be seen that the sender has provided a gift (ie one or more items) to the recipient. The recipient can view the delivery details or transaction details. Transaction details or delivery details may include, for example, carrier tracking numbers, It allows the sender and/or recipient to track every step of delivery of the purchased item to the recipient.  As discussed above, The retail channel can be provided as a link embedded in an information web page (e.g., web page 510). The purchased item can be displayed. Or at least a link to the purchased product page can be displayed on the information web page. This allows other senders to use optical code to access the information web page. Also check the items purchased for the recipient or the retailer who viewed the purchased item. This information page can include additional features. It allows other senders to contribute to the cost of purchasing a product or to purchase other items and upload details of the purchased item. For example, delivery details or tracking numbers. All payments can be made using the online payment tool. For example, credit card or debit card payment. Established payment system or agreement, For example, Paypal can alternatively be used in conjunction with system 100 to enable purchases from retailers.  Figure 12 illustrates another embodiment of an information module. As shown in FIG. 12, the information module 1250, Similar to the information module 250 described above, But include another retail module 1260. The retail module 1260 is configured to generate a retail channel. That is, a search engine that is linked to the retailer or information webpage 510 is generated and embedded. The retail module 1260 in the illustrated example is a software module. It exists in memory as a set of executable commands. The retail module instructions are executed by the processor 202 of the server 110. Once executed, the retail module 1260 causes the processor 202 to control the information module 250, After making it happen on the information page, Add a retail channel to the information page. The retail module 1260 is also configured to receive information about any merchandise purchased by the sender and to identify appropriate merchandise related information, Such as the product name, price, Delivery details (such as tracking numbers), Transaction details (such as payment type, Purchase date and estimated delivery date). Information about purchased goods, For example, delivery details can also be added to the information page. Alternatively, The retail module 1260 can be a hardware module with appropriate electronic components controlled by the processor 202. The hardware module is configured to generate and embed the retail channel within the information webpage, The information web page allows the sender to access one or more retailers. The hardware implementation of the retail module 1260 and any other modules described include suitable electronic components. This electronic component allows the described functionality. The electronic component can be a digital electronic component. For example, a digital logic gate. The retail module 1260 and other modules can be implemented as an integrated circuit (IC) or a wafer or FPGA unit.  The information module 1260 also includes a retail database 1270. The retail database 1270 is configured to store details of one or more approved retailers. E.g, A retailer can be approved to use the information system 100. The retailer's approval process includes creating an account. The retailer can create an account by accessing the information system 100. The information system 100 can be accessed by accessing a login web page hosted by the server 100. Server 110 receives appropriate login information from the retailer and stores the retailer information into retail repository 1270. Retailer information includes links to at least one retailer's online store. The retail module 1260 is configured to extract a link to the retail store and embed the link into the information web page 510 as part of generating a retail channel.  Because the retail channel allows the sender to easily and efficiently provide information to the recipient and purchase a gift or one or more products, So it is advantageous. The retail channel feature allows users to create and upload information and purchase items in a single location. Instead of having to access various websites or go out and buy goods from physical retailers. The recipient can also effectively receive information and information associated with the item (eg, tracking information) in a separate location. Without having to manage multiple platforms, For example, an email from a retailer or a text message or receipt from a sender/retailer. System 100, which adds a retail channel function, provides an improved information exchange system. Or provide the public with a useful alternative. And because of the simplicity or access to the retail channel, The system 100 with the added retail channel function can promote more gift gifts. Or you can promote merchandise as a retail purchase of gifts. At last, System 100 provides a more secure way to provide information between the sender and the recipient, Purchase merchandise and transfer/access merchandise related information.  Figures 13 through 19 illustrate exemplary screen shots of various functions presented to a user device. These screenshots relate to one or more functions available on system 100. The illustrated screenshots can also be part of an information website.  Figure 13 shows that once the sender logs in, An exemplary embodiment of an initial screen presented to a sender. As mentioned above, The sender and recipient can create a user profile. It can be stored in a database and used to correlate various information and/or information. Screen 1300 provides an option to "scan card" 1301 or "buy card" 1302. Scanning the card button 1301 causes the user device to initiate its scanning function. For example, a QR code scanner. The sender/recipient (ie the user) can then scan their QR code. The QR code can be on the card or on other devices that the user has purchased or obtained. The screen 1300 is presented by an application executed on the user device. The app can be similar to the Scanni app described above. The application can act as a communication gateway between the server 110 and the user device. The purchase card button 1302 allows the user to purchase a virtual card or device that includes an optical code. System 110 can include a QR code generator engine that resides in memory. This engine is controlled by processor 202. The QR code generator is configured to generate and provide an on-line device that displays an optical code, such as a QR code. Online devices that embody QR codes can be purchased at a price. An online payment gateway or any other suitable online payment system can be used in conjunction with system 100 to process payments. The sender can use the virtual QR code to access the information web page and upload the information. And access to the retail channel to purchase goods for the recipient. The sender then transmits the virtual QR code to the recipient, The recipient can view the information using a virtual QR code. Screen 1300 can be an example of the main screen of the Scanni application.  Figure 14 shows an exemplary screen shot of a recipient device displaying a received virtual QR code. The screen 1400 displays a virtual QR code 1401 on the screen. A notification 1402 that reminds the recipient to view the received information is provided by the virtual QR code 1401. The recipient can scan the virtual QR code 1401 using the QR code scanner 190 and view the information on the information website associated with the virtual QR code 1401. When the sender purchases the virtual QR code using the tag 1302 of the purchased card, The sender can also receive the virtual QR code in Figure 14.  FIG. 15 shows an exemplary screen shot of the text information input screen 1500. The text information input screen includes a space for inputting the sender name 1501, Enter the space for information 1502, And add a space for the sender's photo 1503. Information is added as text messages or emojis. The information input screen also includes a send button for sending information. The send button causes the information to be uploaded to the information web page.  FIG. 16 shows an exemplary screen shot of the voice message input screen 1600. The voice message input screen includes a name tag 1601 for inputting the sender's name. Enter the information tag 1602 of the message. The information tag corresponds to the recording function of the recorded sender information. The voice message input screen 1600 includes a send button or tab for the sender to upload the recorded information to an information web page (e.g., web page 510). The recorded information is uploaded in any suitable sound format. System 100 also allows senders and receivers to upload and access video information, respectively.  FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary confirmation screen 1700 that is provided to the sender to indicate that the information has been successfully uploaded to the information web page. The confirmation screen provides a confirmation communication 1701. The confirmation screen also offers the option to invite friends and family to leave a message. The confirmation screen includes a send button 1702. The activation of the send button causes the QR code (optical code) used by the sender to be transmitted to the sender's friend. The sender's friend's information can be manually entered by the sender. Or as mentioned above, If you are registering or logging into a social network, The social network is linked to the sender profile. Then the sender's friend's information can be accessed from the sender's social network. The share button 1703 allows the sender to share information. Or upload information directly to the social network.  FIG. 18 shows an exemplary embodiment of a recipient screen illustrating an information web page. Information page 1810 can be similar or identical to described information web page 510. Information page 1810 displays a list of all senders and their information in Listing 1811. As seen in the list, Many come from like Sarah, Or Tak's text message. Video or audio information is also presented to the recipient's list. For example, Kenneth Chau provides an audio message. The recipient can select any specific information and view its details. System 100 can also include additional functionality. It is that the recipient can select the sender to access the social network page linked by the sender. For example, the Facebook page.  The system 100 is also configured to allow the sender to customize the information web page for information uploading, For example, information page 510. System 100 can allow a user to use a prepared theme for an information web page. System 100 is configured to store web page themes in information repository 530 or repository 220 or retail repository 1270 or other alternate separate repository. These topics can be accessed by the information module. At the same time, an information web page is created according to a custom sender instruction. System 100 can include a number of topics that can be used. The subject of the web page can include a specified background, image, Text font, Additional appealing information, Color and / or background music. System 100 is configured to provide a range of or predefined topics to the sender or to allow the user to create their own customized themes. The subject of the page can be purchased at a price or can be selected for free.  Figure 19 shows an example of a theme store or theme selection panel provided to a sender via an application on a user device. The theme selection panel 1800 includes a topic category that can be selected. As shown in the illustrated example, The available topic category is "Hottest" 1802. "Birthday" 1803 and "Chill out" 1804. These topics are presented as optional tags in the selection title 1801 of the topic selection web page. The theme shown in Figure 18 is an example. Other categories are considered. In the Select Category tab, Available themes are shown as thumbnails 1805, To allow users to preview the subject of the information page. Other topics related to the topic, For example, the number of views 1806, Use subject number 1807, Like the number 1808 and the theme rating 1809, Both are represented by images. This allows the user to make informed decisions about the subject. The theme screen can also include the price of the theme to be purchased. Any additional features related to the topic, Instructions, Information can also be considered.  Figure 20 illustrates a non-limiting example and implementation of the present invention. specifically, Figure 20 shows a person-to-person, That is, the one-to-one information method of the information system is utilized. As seen in Figure 20, Everyone who participates in the information has an optical machine readable code. Each of these codes includes an indication. Figure 20 shows Peter 2001 and Mary 2002 wishing to send information to each other using the information system described above.  As shown in Figure 20, Peter purchased two physical objects 2003 and 2004. And each of the items includes an optical machine readable code disposed on the object. As shown in Figure 20, The objects are the cup 2003 and the cup 2004. Each cup includes a QR code on it, The QR code also includes an indication. As indicated in step 2007, Peter gave a cup 2004 to his wife, Mary, as a gift. Peter also kept a cup 2003 as his own cup. Peter's Cup 2003 includes the first QR code 2005, The QR code embodies the first indication. As indicated in step 2008, Peter can use his mobile device and the scanner of the mobile device to scan the first QR code. Scanning the first QR code (2008) provides Peter with access to the information website or forum. Peter uses code to get reading and writing access. The information website is associated with a first indication embodied in Peter's QR code. Mary's cup includes a second QR code 2006, The QR code reflects the second indication. As shown in step 2009, Mary can scan her QR code for access to the same information website. Peter also got access to the site. Mary is provided with reading and writing access to information modules (ie, information sites). The first indication and the second indication are related to each other in a one-to-one relationship. Since the first indication and the second indication are in a one-to-one relationship, And since the first indication and the second indication point to the same information website, Mary and Peter are directed to the same information site. Mary and Peter can share information with each other using a cup with a QR code and instructions.  As can be seen, Jerry and Anna did not have access to information sites that Peter and Mary could use to communicate or notify each other. The cups Peter bought are a pair. It includes a pair of related QR codes. A pair of related mugs purchased by Peter may alternatively include the same or the same QR code.  This pair of related QR codes, That is the mug, Used to establish a secure or guaranteed information module between Peter and Mary. Because the information module is only used by Peter and Mary and no other users can use similar information modules. So this is an advantage. Other pairs of users may also use other QR codes or other optical codes to access the information module or information website. The information module is defined by an information website accessed using the first QR code and the second QR code. The apparatus depicted in Figure 20 is implemented or executed by an information system and its components 100.  In another non-limiting example, Describe the use of information systems. In this non-limiting example, A one-to-many channel can be established. In this non-limiting example, Candy buys multiple red envelopes for the Chinese New Year (the Lunar New Year). Candy buys a "writing bag" and multiple "reading packs". The "writing package" includes reading and writing QR codes. Candy can scan and write QR code access information modules. Writing a QR code allows Candy to write information on the information module (ie the information website). Candy scans and writes the QR code and leaves Chinese New Year congratulations on the information module. An information module is a website or web page or any other suitable channel of information.  Candy gives "reading packs" to friends and family. The "Reading Package" can include money or other gifts to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Candy's friends can scan the QR code to access the information module to access and read information from Candy. Read the QR code limit to read access only for Candy friends. This arrangement provides an effective, A secure system sends information to specific objects. The described arrangement provides a secure system, Among them, Information can only be accessed by the owner reading the QR code. The arrangements described in this particular example may be implemented or executed using information system 100.  In another non-limiting example, Many-to-one information module, That is, an information web page can be created. In the many-to-one example, Bob bought a birthday card for his friend Amy. The birthday card includes a pair of QR codes. Write code and read the code. The writing code and the reading code are QR codes. Writing the code includes an indication, It allows writing access to information modules, For example, an information website. The reading code includes a second indication, It allows reading access to information modules, The information website. The first indication and the second indicator are in a one-to-one relationship with each other.  Bob uses a written code to give Amy a birthday greeting message. Bob passed the birthday card to Amy's friends. Amy's friends can access the information module with writing code. And leave a birthday greeting message for Amy. then, Bob will give his birthday card to Amy. Amy uses the reading code in the birthday card to access the information on the information module. In another example, Each piece of information on the information module is encrypted. And can only be accessed using the QR code. The second indication includes a code that decrypts information on the information module. This ensures the privacy of the information on the information module. Compared to the limited area of a traditional birthday card, The information module provides a larger area. To include multiple birthday greetings. Using the information module allows more people to write blessing information to Amy. Further use of the information module provides a secure method of exchanging information. In the many-to-one example described, Bob cannot access or view any information from other people on the information module or information website. The code Bob uses is just write code. It allows access to information modules, Also hide other information. This ensures the privacy of the information, Only the right people with the right reading code can access the information.  In another non-limiting example, The information system can be used as a child safety system. In this non-limiting example, A writing code (such as a writing QR code) is placed on the child's clothing. If the child is lost, People who find lost or lost children can use the writing code to access the information module. Leave a message saying that the child has found and left the location, For example, GPS location or physical address. This information can be accessed by parents who have at least the reading code. such, Children's clothes can be sold together with a pair of codes set on them. This information system is made accessible in the emergency situation described.  The information system or information platform described in Figure 1 can operate as a gift exchange and information system. The system can be used to generate code pairs, It can be set or placed on a physical object, For example, as a gift item or gift device. Any purchaser of the item can use the code pair to access the information system and securely exchange one or more pieces of information. E.g, Physical objects can be supplied by physical stores or online stores. For example, a gift with a code pair. Gifts can be purchased by the first user and sent to a second user. The first user uses one of the code pairs to access the information module, Information webpage, To leave a message to the second user.  In other embodiments, System 100 can include security functions. Each user is required to register their details in the system. The user can access system 100 through any of sender module 230 or receiver module 240 or any other suitable user interface. The user is asked to enter basic user information. Such as name, Address, e-mail, These are stored in the server 110 or associated database. Users are required to log in each time they use the send code or receive the code. The system authenticates the user based on the user name and password associated with the user. The user name and password are created by the user as part of the information input (ie the registration process). Such systems provide additional security and privacy. Because if a person has the appropriate code and is authenticated as an authorized user based on the user's name and password, Then he can upload or receive information from the information system. This prevents a person who accesses the code or writes the code (ie, receives the code or sends the code) from accessing the information or accessing the information system illegally or unscrupulously.  Figure 21 shows another method of information. 21 illustrates the workflow of another method of server 110 implementing information by system 100. The method of Figure 21 can be implemented using the system 100 of Figure 1 and its hardware and/or software components.  In step 2101, Peter (ie the user) can receive a writing code or a reading code. As discussed, Peter can receive writing code or reading code by receiving objects. Preferably, The object is a card, Such as a gift card, It includes the code that is placed on it. The card can be refined, And can include beautiful illustrations.  Referring to Figure 21, At step 2102, Peter can scan the writing code. The writing code is a QR code. At step 2103, The system determines the user (ie, Whether Peter as mentioned in this embodiment is a card receiver. Once system 100, Especially the central server 110, In particular, processor 202 determines that the writing code has been scanned, The system performs step 2103. The processor 202 is configured to recognize the written identification word as part of the scan request. The system can process Peter's file information. Determine if Peter is the card recipient. Peter was asked to scan the code to log in. The card sender can let the system know in advance the recipient of the card. In the illustrated example, When the card is purchased, System 100 (i.e., at least central server 110) is provided with recipient information.  At step 2104, The server successfully determines that Peter is the card recipient. A positive or YES value returns to step 2104. At step 2105, All information is shown to Peter. The information displayed is the information associated with the scanned code. This information is displayed on the web page associated with the scanned code. If Peter is identified as a card recipient, Peter can simply leave THANK YOU, But can't leave a message. Peter can't leave a message, Because Peter is the recipient of the gift, So he is the card receiver, This means that the information on the information page is directed to Peter.  At step 2106, The server or system determines that Peter is not the card recipient or recipient. this means, Peter is writing information to others (ie card recipients). At step 2107, Peter is provided access to the information web page associated with the writing code. For privacy reasons, Peter can only view the information posted by him. The system is configured to filter the information displayed to Peter. Peter can leave a message to the card recipient. Peter can't say thank you here. Because he is the one who can leave a message. For privacy reasons, Other people's information may be hidden.  At step 2108, Peter can receive and scan the reading code. The reading code is a QR code. At step 2109, The system is configured to determine if Peter is a card recipient. Once system 100, Especially the central server 110, In particular, processor 202 determines that the reading code has been scanned, The system performs step 2109. The processor 202 is configured to recognize the read identification word as part of the scan request.  At step 2110, The server determines that Peter is the card recipient. At step 2110, If Peter is determined to be the card recipient, The system is configured to return a positive or YES value. The system can process Peter's file information according to the information. Determine if Peter is the card recipient. Peter was asked to scan the code to log in. The card sender can let the system know in advance the recipient of the card. In the illustrated example, When the card is purchased, System 100 (i.e., at least central server 110) is provided with recipient information. Alternatively, The system is in a similar manner as defined by step 2104, You can determine if Peter is the card recipient. At step 2111, All the information is shown to Peter. Because Peter was identified as the card recipient.  At step 2112, The system determines that Peter is not the card recipient. NO returns. After step 2112, The method proceeds to step 2113. At step 2113, The system determines if the card recipient is another member. This member is anyone else who has already registered the system. It fills in its own information and creates a user profile stored in system 100. The server 110 can perform step 2113. And based on various user profiles and recipient information entered by the sender, Identify the recipient.  At step 2114, If the system determines YES, That is, the card recipient is another member. Then at step 2115, For privacy reasons, All information on the web page associated with the scanned code is hidden from Peter. This is because the system determines that the card is received by another member. System 100, In particular, the server 110 is configured to determine if another member is a card recipient. The recipient of the gift card can be specified by the person who sent the gift card. The gift sender can specify the recipient as input information to the server 110 or the recipient's detailed information can alternatively be encoded into the code set on the gift card.  Step 2115, The system is configured to display the message "whisper" on Peter's user device. But Peter can leave his own message to the recipient. At step 2116, The system determines NO, That is, the recipient is an anonymous user and not a member. If the user is identified as an anonymous user, A warning can be generated. At step 2117, All information is displayed on the information web page associated with the scanned code. At step 2118, The system determines if Peter (ie, the user) is an anonymous user. System 100 is based on the stored user profile of Peter and based on Peter's login information. Determine if Peter is an anonymous user. If there is no stored user profile, Then Peter is identified as an anonymous user.  In step 2119, The system determines that Peter is an anonymous user. That is, return a positive or YES result. At step 2120, Peter is not a card recipient. Therefore, the card will not be accepted. At such a moment, Peter was allowed to leave a message. At step 2121, The system determines that Peter is not an anonymous user. That is, Peter is a member. And there is a user profile of Peter stored in the system. The method proceeds to step 2122. At step 2122, Peter was identified as the card recipient, And because Peter has scanned the reading code, The system determines that the card has been received by Peter. In this situation, A notification that Peter has received the card can be sent to the sender. Since Peter is the card recipient, Peter can say thank you, But can't leave a message, Because Peter is the card recipient and has scanned the reading code.  In some embodiments, System 100 can include one or more gift devices that manufacture or form a device or system (not illustrated). System 100 is configured to allow a user or a suitable person to create a gift device that includes machine readable code. The machine readable code embodyes one or more of at least a first indication or a second indication.  In one example, System 100 includes a printing device to create a gift device, It includes machine readable code to which the code is printed. The machine readable code embodyes a first indication or a second indication. The gift device is a beautiful and attractive gift card. The gift card is sent as a gift or sent with another gift item. Alternatively, The gift device can be any other object, Such as a cup, Shirt or hat, The machine readable code can be printed onto the gift device. The printing device can include an information module and a controller. To allow electronic communication with at least the server 110. The printing device can also include a machine readable code generator, Such as a QR code generator, Such as QR code generator 270. The QR code generator allows creation of a QR code including a first indication or a second indication. The printing device can be used to print the generated QR code onto the gift device. The server 110 is configured to track the indication encoded in the QR code and store the relationship between the printed first indication and the printed second indication. This relationship can be stored in an associated database. The associated database is an indicator associated database. The database is used to determine which first indication is associated with the second indication. The printing device and the QR code generator, Can be used to create multiple gift devices, For example, multiple gift cards. Manufacturing techniques for other suitable gift devices are also contemplated.  Although not required, However, the described embodiments with reference to the figures may be implemented to submit an application programming interface (API), Or as a series of software libraries used by developers, Or can be included in other software applications, For example, a terminal or personal computer operating system or an operating system of a portable computing device. usually, Because the program module includes a routine, Program, object, Components and data files, Those skilled in the art who assist in the operation of a particular function will understand that The functionality of a software application can span multiple routines, Objects or components are distributed to achieve the same function.  It should also be understood that The method and system of the present invention are implemented by a computing system or partially by a computing system. Any suitable computing system architecture can be utilized. This will include a standalone computer, Network computers and dedicated computing devices. among them, The use of the terms "computing system" and "computing device", These terms are intended to encompass any suitable arrangement of computer hardware for implementing the functions described. The method and system of the present invention are implemented using a module or computing module. The term "module" is intended to cover any appropriate computer program, Or part of a program that implements functionality or a software program. The term "module" is also intended to cover interchangeable plug-in hardware units, Or a hardware unit that can be part of a computing device in a wired or wireless device.  Those skilled in the art will understand that As shown in the specific embodiment, Without departing from the core idea or scope of the invention as broadly described, Many variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention. therefore, The embodiments in the specification are considered as illustrative and not restrictive.

100‧‧‧Information System
110‧‧‧Central server, server
120‧‧‧transmitter unit
121‧‧‧Sender
130‧‧‧ Receiver unit
131‧‧‧Recipients
140‧‧‧First machine readable code
150‧‧‧ second machine readable code
160‧‧‧First Instructions
170‧‧‧second instructions
180‧‧‧Information
181, 182‧‧‧ arrows
190‧‧‧Scanner Module
202‧‧‧Processing unit
204‧‧‧Read-only memory (ROM)
206‧‧‧ Random Access Memory (RAM)
208‧‧‧Disk machine
214‧‧‧Communication link
216‧‧‧ operating system
220‧‧‧Database
230‧‧‧Transmitter module
240‧‧‧ Receiver Module
250‧‧‧Information Module
260‧‧‧ verification module
270‧‧‧ machine readable code generator
510, 511, 512‧‧‧ pages
520‧‧‧Web generator module
530‧‧‧Information Database
540‧‧‧Information Association Module
710‧‧‧Gift device
720‧‧‧Optical machine readable code QR code
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1100‧‧‧User Profile Page
1101‧‧‧Contact email
1102‧‧‧ User's photo
1103‧‧‧Information receiving label
1104‧‧‧Information delivery label
1105‧‧‧Information
1106‧‧‧Information Label
1250‧‧‧Information Module
1260‧‧‧ retail module
1270‧‧ Retail Database
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1301‧‧‧ Scanning cards
1302‧‧‧ Purchase card
1401‧‧‧Virtual QR Code
1402‧‧ Notice
1500‧‧‧Text information input screen
1501‧‧‧Enter sender name
1502‧‧‧Enter information
1503‧‧‧Photo of the sender
1600‧‧‧Voice message input screen
1601‧‧‧Name tag
1602‧‧‧Information label
1700‧‧‧Executive confirmation screen
1701‧‧‧Confirm communication
1702‧‧‧Send button
1703‧‧‧Share button
1800‧‧‧Themes selection panel
1801‧‧‧Select title
1805‧‧‧ thumbnail
1806‧‧‧Views
1807‧‧‧Number of users used
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1809‧‧‧ subject rating
1810‧‧‧Information page
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2003, 2004 ‧ cups
2005‧‧‧First QR Code

Embodiments of the invention will be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an information system for exchanging information between one or more senders and one or more receivers 2 shows a block diagram illustrating elements of an embodiment of a computer server that is arranged to operate the information system of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is an implementation of interaction between a transmitter module and a transmitter unit. 4 is a block diagram of an embodiment of interaction between a receiver unit and a receiver module; FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an information module, the information system being the information system of FIG. Figure 6 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment of an information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient; Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of a method of uploading or providing information using an information system; An embodiment of a method of receiving or downloading information using an information system; Figure 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a method for detailing product details; Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary implementation of a method for a consumer to verify product details Figure 11 shows an exemplary screen shot of a user profile screen that can be presented on the user device as part of the information system of Figure 1; Figure 12 shows the information model of the information system of Figure 1. Example of a group; Figure 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of an initial screen presented to a sender once the sender has logged in; Figure 14 shows an exemplary screen shot of the recipient device displaying the received QR code; 15 shows an exemplary screen shot of a text message input screen; FIG. 16 shows an exemplary screen shot of a voice message input screen; FIG. 17 shows an exemplary embodiment of a confirmation screen provided on a user device; 18 shows an exemplary embodiment of a recipient screen illustrating an information web page; FIG. 19 shows an example of a theme store or theme selection panel provided to a sender via an application on a user device FIG. 20 shows an example of a one-to-one information method using the information system of FIG. 1; and FIG. 21 shows an alternative information method and an information system server. work process.

110‧‧‧Central server, server

120‧‧‧transmitter unit

130‧‧‧ Receiver unit

202‧‧‧Processing unit

204‧‧‧Read-only memory (ROM)

206‧‧‧ Random Access Memory (RAM)

208‧‧‧Disk machine

214‧‧‧Communication link

216‧‧‧ operating system

220‧‧‧Database

230‧‧‧Transmitter module

240‧‧‧ Receiver Module

250‧‧‧Information Module

260‧‧‧ verification module

Claims (43)

An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, comprising: a transmitter module arranged to communicate with one or more senders, the transmitter module being arranged to receive from the or the plurality of transmissions a first indication of the person, and receiving information from the sender or the sender, a receiver module arranged to communicate with one or more recipients, the sender module being arranged to receive from the or a second indication of the recipients, wherein the first indication and the second indication are related to each other, and an information module is arranged to store a message from the sender on the information module, the stored information In association with the first indication, a verification module is arranged to verify the second indication, and the information module is further arranged to provide the recipient with access to the information after successfully verifying the second indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 1, wherein the first indication and the second indication comprise a one-to-one relationship with each other. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a receiver as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the one-to-one relationship is that the first indication and the second indication are identical to each other. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in 2 or 3, wherein the first indication and the second indication are data stored on or in a physical machine readable code. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 4, wherein the physical machine readable code is an optical machine readable code. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the optical machine readable code is a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code, and wherein the first indication and the first The second indication is stored as an encoded material on or in the optical machine readable code. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 5 or 6, wherein the optical machine readable code is a QR code. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the information module comprises one or more web pages arranged to store the information from the sender and allow Access the information of the recipient. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein each webpage includes a unique webpage link, each webpage link with the first indication and the second The indication is associated. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, as described in claim 9, wherein the information module is configured to provide the web page link to the sender, the web page linking the web page associated with the first indication Related to enabling the sender to access a web page associated with the first indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the information module comprises a web page generator module, the web page generator being configured to create a new one A web page and a web link associated with each new web page. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the transmitter module is arranged to receive an upload request to upload a message, the upload request including the first indication The information is that the sender module is arranged to provide the web page link associated with the web page associated with the first indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the system comprises a transmitter unit, the transmitter unit comprising a scanner module arranged to The machine readable code is scanned and the scanner module is further arranged to determine the first indication and transmit the upload request. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the receiver module is arranged to receive an access request to access the message module Information, the access request including the second indication, the receiver module being arranged to verify the second indication, providing the webpage link of the webpage associated with the first indication and the second indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the system comprises a receiver unit, the receiver unit comprising a scanner module arranged to The machine readable code is scanned and the scanner module is arranged to determine the second indication and transmit the access request. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the verification module is arranged to verify that the second indication is associated with the first indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the receiver module is arranged to interrogate the verification module to perform verification of the second indication. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, as described in claim 17, wherein the receiver module is arranged to provide the second indication to the verification module as the receiver module to query the verification module Part of the group. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the information module comprises a library of information arranged to store one or more pieces of information. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the information module comprises an information association module arranged to the first indication and the first The second indication is associated with a web page or a web page link. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the first indication is arranged to be stored as an optical material on the first optical machine readable code, The second indication is arranged to be stored as an optical material on the second optical machine readable code, the first optical machine readable code being associated with the sender and the second optical machine readable code and the recipient Associated. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the sender is arranged to provide the second optical machine readable code to the recipient such that the receiving The user can access the information provided by the sender to the information module. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the first optical machine readable code and the second optical machine readable code are disposed on a device The device is arranged to be delivered from the sender to the recipient. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the device comprises at least a first layer and at least a second layer, the first layer being located at the a top portion of the second layer such that the second layer is covered by the first layer, the first layer comprising the first optical machine readable code disposed thereon, the second layer comprising the second layer disposed thereon Optical machine readable code, the first layer being configured to be removed from the second layer to expose the second optical machine readable code disposed on the second layer. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 24, wherein the first layer is arranged to be retained by the sender, and the first optical machine readable code is arranged to be transmitted by the sender Used to store the information on the information module, the second layer is arranged to be provided to the recipient, and the second layer is further arranged for use by the recipient to access the information module Stored information. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the device is a gift device comprising a beautiful appearance, the gift device being provideable by the sender A physical device for the recipient. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the system comprises a machine readable code generator arranged to generate one or more machine readable The code, the machine readable code generator is further arranged to encode the machine readable code with a first indication or a second indication or both. An information system comprising: a central server, the server comprising a processor and a plurality of modules, the process being arranged to process data and control the plurality of modules, the central server being arranged with a transmitter The unit is in communication with a receiver unit, the central server further arranged to exchange one or more pieces of information from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit via a first indication and a second indication, the first indication and the The second indications are associated with each other, wherein the indication is material encoded within one or more machine readable codes. The information system of claim 28, wherein the system includes the first indication and the second indication forming a pair of associated indications, the transmitter unit being arranged to provide the first indication to the central server The server is arranged to provide access to the information module by the transmitter unit after receiving the first indication, the information module being configured to receive and store a message from the transmitter unit, the receiving The unit provides the second indication to the central server, the central server being arranged to provide access to the information module by the receiver unit once the second indication is verified to be associated with the first indication, The information module is configured to provide the receiver unit with access to the information from the transmitter unit, wherein the information is associated with the first indication and the second indication. An information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient, comprising the steps of: receiving a first indication from a sender, receiving at least one message from the sender, and storing the at least one information module a message, the at least one information is associated with the first indication on the information module, the at least one information is associated with a second indication, wherein the first indication and the second indication are related to each other, and the receiving is from From the second indication of a recipient, verifying that the second indication is related to the first indication, providing the recipient with access to the at least one information associated with the first indication and the second indication. An information method for exchanging information from a sender to a receiver, as described in claim 30, wherein the first indication and the second indication comprise a one-to-one relationship such that the first indication is only related to the second indication Associated. An information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 30 or 31, wherein the first indication and the second indication are data stored on or in a physical machine readable code, wherein The physical machine readable code is an optical machine readable code. An information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 30, 31 or 32, wherein the first indication is stored as an optical material on a first optical machine readable code, and the The second indication is stored as an optical material on a second optical machine readable code. The information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 30 to 33, wherein the verifying step comprises determining the first indication associated with the second indication in a one-to-one relationship And identifying the information associated with the first indication and the second indication. The information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 30 to 34, wherein the information module comprises a web page, and wherein the step of receiving the information from the sender comprises An additional step of: providing a link to a web page to the sender; receiving and storing a message on the web page; and wherein the step of providing the recipient with access to the information comprises the additional step of: verifying After the second indication, a link is provided on a web page on which the information from the sender is stored, such that the recipient can view at least the information on the web page. An information method for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 30 to 35, wherein the method comprises providing the second indication or the second optical machine readable code to the sender by the sender Additional steps for the recipient. A gift device for an information system, comprising: a body, a machine readable code disposed on the body, the machine readable code including a first indication and a second indication, the first indication and the second The indications are related to each other, the gift device being configured to be provided by a sender to a recipient, and wherein the body is shaped to be aesthetically pleasing. The gift for an information system of claim 37, wherein the gift device further comprises: a first machine readable code and a second machine readable code, the first machine readable code being stored as data The first indication on or in the first machine readable code, and the second machine readable code comprising the second indication stored as data on or in the second machine readable code, wherein The first machine readable code and the second machine readable code are QR codes that can be separately scanned to access the first indication and the second indication. A gift device for an information system according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the gift device further comprises: a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being disposed on the second layer and arranged to Covering the second layer, the first layer includes the first QR code, the first QR code includes the first indication, the second layer includes the second QR code, and the second QR code includes the second indication The first layer is configured to be removed from the second layer in use, the gift device being arranged to be used in an information system for exchanging information in accordance with any of the first aspect or the second aspect as described above . An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 1 to 39, further comprising a retail channel accessible by the sender to purchase one or more items. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 40, wherein the retail channel is a link to an online store associated with a retailer, configured to transfer the sender to The online store associated with the retailer. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient as described in claim 40 or 41, wherein the retail channel is accessed using an optical code, the retail channel being positioned at an associated with the optical code On the webpage. An information system for exchanging information from a sender to a recipient according to any one of claims 8 to 42, wherein the system further comprises a retail module and a retail database, the retail module being configured to A retail channel is created and a retail channel is embedded in the web page, the retail database being configured to store retailer information such that the retail module can access retailer information to generate the retail channel.