WO2014058811A1 - Système et procédé de vérification et d'authentification de marchandises et d'informations - Google Patents

Système et procédé de vérification et d'authentification de marchandises et d'informations Download PDF

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WO2014058811A1
WO2014058811A1 PCT/US2013/063762 US2013063762W WO2014058811A1 WO 2014058811 A1 WO2014058811 A1 WO 2014058811A1 US 2013063762 W US2013063762 W US 2013063762W WO 2014058811 A1 WO2014058811 A1 WO 2014058811A1
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    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06KGRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
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    • G06K19/07749Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
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  • the present invention relates generally to system and method for verifying and authenticating goods and information. Furthermore, the system and method provides means of securing information such that it cannot be tampered with or copied.
  • RFID tags can store information about the product, where it has been shipped to or from, etc. However, often times the information stored on these RFID tags is not secure and can be copied to create false tags. Additionally, it is easy to remove tags from a product. Another issue with RFID tags deals with interfering radio waves that reflect off of certain surfaces, which in turn prevent the information on the RFID tag from being read.
  • FIG. 1 is a flowchart for the process of reading the stored information on a product tag.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the screen to initiate communication between an electronic reader device placed within close proximity of a product tag.
  • FIG. 3 is a view of a successful attempt to verify and authenticate a product tag using an electronic reader device in close proximity.
  • FIG. 4 is a view of an unsuccessful attempt to verify and authenticate a product tag using an electronic reader device in close proximity.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram depicting the track and trace capabilities of the verification and authentication system.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram depicting a normal RFID tag and the interference waves reflected off of a metal surface.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram depicting the product tag of the present invention and its anti interference waves.
  • the present invention is a method for the verification and authentication of goods and information.
  • the verification and authentication system is comprised of a product tag, an electronic reader device and an information database.
  • the product tag (dubbed a pentatag) used in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is either a radio frequency identification (RFID) device or a near field communication (NFC) device.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • NFC near field communication
  • the electronic device is a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, however, it is possible that it be any other device capable of receiving the necessary frequencies used for communication with the product tag, including a stationary device.
  • the electronic reader device is capable of reading the information stored on a product tag without the need to establish any type of network connection.
  • the product tag is comprised of an integrated circuit.
  • the integrated circuit allows the product tag to store information as well as communicate with the electronic reader device.
  • the electronic reader device and product tag communicate with one another over a high frequency. Because of this, the electronic reader device and product tag must be in close proximity to one another in order to communicate.
  • the product tag is powered by the electromagnetic field emitted from the electronic reader device when the two are within range of one another. It is possible for product tags to operate on any other type of frequency, which would in turn affect the range at which a product tag can be read by the electronic reader device.
  • Each product tag has a unique identifier stored on it that can be read by the electronic reader device.
  • the unique identifier of each product tag along with its product specific information is stored in a database.
  • the electronic reader device or other device can access the database through a network connection in the event that a product tag cannot be read.
  • the unique identifier allows users to track and trace specific products by reading and logging the unique identifier of each product tag at various checkpoints.
  • the product tag can also be used to store product specific information.
  • the product specific information can come from the manufacturer, distributor or other source. When a product tag has been successfully verified and authenticated, the product specific information is displayed on the electronic reader device.
  • the verification and authentication system includes tamper resistant anti copy (TRAC) technology in its tagging system.
  • TRAC tamper resistant anti copy
  • the TRAC technology is incorporated into both the product tag and the electronic device.
  • the product tag is designed such that any physical tampering of the product tag will ruin the integrity of the product tag and its stored information. It is possible for the stored information to simply be erased or for the product tag to stop working all together when tampered with.
  • the product tag is designed such that it is strong enough to remain intact during shipping but attempts at removing the product tag will cause it to malfunction.
  • the TRAC technology is also incorporated in the communication functions between the product tag and the electronic reader device. A random algorithm connection is used for the communication between the product tag and the electronic device.
  • the verification and authentication system also features an anti frequency interference interface.
  • the anti frequency interference interface is incorporated into both the product tag and the electronic device.
  • One problem of RFID tags is interference produced by metals and other materials. This interference prevents a RFID reader from being able to communicate with the RFID tag and thus the information on the RFID tag cannot be read.
  • the material of the product tag is designed such that it produces an anti frequency to counteract frequencies reflected off of metal surfaces that would otherwise cause interference.
  • Software and hardware in the electronic device also functions to sort out and locate the frequency of the product tag from the interfering frequencies.
  • the electronic reader device could also be comprised of the same anti frequency material of the product tag.
  • the electronic device is used to read the information stored on the product tag.
  • the two In order to establish a connection between the electronic device and product tag, the two must be within a close proximity of one another.
  • the electronic device is held over the product tag while the reader application is open on the electronic reader device, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the reader application can be a downloadable mobile application or any other type of software.
  • the user taps the screen of the electronic reader device in order to initiate the product tag reading.
  • a random algorithm connection is then established between the electronic device and product tag. If a connection between the electronic reader device and product tag cannot be established then the user should investigate the product tag to see if it has been tampered with.
  • the information stored on the product tag is read by the reader application and the information is displayed on the screen of the electronic reader device.
  • the light can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device or can be at least one additional external light.
  • a green light is displayed along with the information stored on the product tag, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • a red light is displayed along with an error or failure message, as shown in FIG. 4. Any other light colors may be used to signal the success or failure of an attempt to verify and authenticate a product tag.
  • the reader application can include, but is not limited to a name, email address, phone number, or combination thereof.
  • the personal information may be used to identify individuals and may be linked to specific user accounts.
  • a response is displayed on the electronic reader device, which includes the unique identifier of the product tag and product info. The user can then accept the verification, thus ending the verification process.
  • the user then sends the unique identifier to the database in which product and product tag information is stored via short messaging service (SMS).
  • SMS short messaging service
  • a confirmation of the unique identifier is then sent back to the device from which the SMS message was sent.
  • the confirmation may be a textual or other visual representation displayed by the device to indicate whether or not the unique identifier was successfully verified.
  • the user can then accept the verification, thus ending the verification process.
  • the reader application and/or SMS it is possible to keep count of each time a product tag is scanned and/or each time a unique identifier is verified.
  • the verification and authentication system can be used for track and trace purposes.
  • a manufacturer produces a product and attaches a product tag.
  • the manufacturer provides the product specific information that is stored on each product tag.
  • the product tag can be attached to each individual product, to a small volume of product or to a large volume of product.
  • the product is then shipped to a distributor where the shipment can then be verified and authenticated using the product tags and electronic reader devices. Shipments are then sent from the distributor to wholesalers and retailers. Again, the shipments are verified and
  • metals and other materials can produce or reflect interference waves that are picked up by the electronic reader device. These interference waves can prevent the electronic reader device from connecting with the product tag and in turn prevent the electronic device from being able to read the information stored on the product tag.
  • the product tag of the present invention produces anti interference waves to counteract this problem. As can be seen in FIG. 7, the product tag emits anti interference waves which intercept or block the reflected interference waves. This in turn allows the product tag to be placed on and read from any surface.
  • the electronic reader device takes the form of a mobile phone, dubbed a phonetesta.
  • the electronic reader device provides the functionality of a mobile phone in conjunction with the software and hardware needed to communicate with the product tag. In this way, consumers or others can read product tags on the go without the need to carry any additional devices.
  • the electronic reader device takes the form of a tray, dubbed a traytesta, and is intended for pharmaceutical, food, apparel, footwear, computer, document, and other applications; however, it can be used in any application. Drug packages are placed on the tray, which then reads the product tag of the drug package in order to verify the product.
  • the tray may also include a screen, such that verification information is displayed directly to the user.
  • the electronic reader device takes the form of a pen or pen sized device, dubbed a pentesta. This allows the electronic reader device to be discretely carried and readily accessed by a user. A screen or other visual indicator on the pen is used to indicate whether or not the scanned product tag has been successfully verified.
  • the product tag may comprise a global positioning system (GPS) device, and is dubbed a cargotesta tag.
  • the cargotesta tag is used for cargo verification and is typically used on a cargo container or similar vessel that can hold or transport at least one product.
  • a cargo container could be used to store multiple packages each having a cargotesta tag with embedded GPS tracking capability, which can then be read, authenticated, or tracked. This enhances the pedigree of shipments as GPS data is recorded at each handler, allowing a detailed log to be kept of all locations at which the shipment has been scanned for verification.

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La présente invention concerne un système et un procédé de vérification et d'authentification de marchandises et d'informations, qui comprennent l'utilisation d'une étiquette produit et d'un dispositif de lecteur électronique. Le dispositif de lecteur électronique peut communiquer avec l'étiquette produit à l'aide de fréquences radio particulières. Un identifiant unique et des informations produit pour un produit spécifique sont mémorisés sur l'étiquette produit, ainsi que dans une base de données. L'étiquette produit est attachée au produit spécifique et permet un suivi vérifié du produit spécifique. Au niveau de points de contrôle désignés, le dispositif de lecteur électronique balaye l'étiquette produit afin de récupérer l'identifiant unique et les informations produit. Les résultats de la vérification sont affichés directement pour l'utilisateur sur le dispositif de lecteur électronique. L'étiquette produit et le dispositif de lecteur électronique utilisent une technologie anti-copie résistant à la falsification (TRAC), afin d'empêcher la copie ou l'utilisation non autorisée d'informations stockées sur l'étiquette produit.
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