WO2021015980A1 - Système intégré anti-contrefaçon, de suivi et de numérisation - Google Patents

Système intégré anti-contrefaçon, de suivi et de numérisation Download PDF

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WO2021015980A1
WO2021015980A1 PCT/US2020/041859 US2020041859W WO2021015980A1 WO 2021015980 A1 WO2021015980 A1 WO 2021015980A1 US 2020041859 W US2020041859 W US 2020041859W WO 2021015980 A1 WO2021015980 A1 WO 2021015980A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to product anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures.
  • the present disclosure relates to anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures for lubricant products.
  • a method of the present disclosure for labeling a product may comprise: labeling a plurality of lubricant products each with three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an on the bottle (OTB) matrix barcode, an over the cap (OTC) matrix barcode, and an under the cap (UTC), wherein each individual lubricant product has a unique combination of the three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes; packaging the plurality of the lubricant products into a plurality of cartons; labeling each carton with a unique carton matrix barcode; packaging the plurality of the cartons into a plurality of pallets; labeling each pallet with a unique pallet matrix barcode; and associating, within a database, the lubricant product matrix barcodes for each lubricant product with the unique carton matrix barcode and the unique pallet matrix barcode in which the lubricant product is packaged.
  • a pallet of the present disclosure may comprise: a pallet packaging having a pallet matrix barcode thereon; and a plurality of cartons each having a unique carton matrix barcode, wherein each carton comprises: a plurality of lubricant products each with three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an on the bottle (OTB) matrix barcode, an over the cap (OTC) matrix barcode, and an under the cap (UTC), wherein each individual lubricant product has a unique combination of the three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes.
  • OTB on the bottle
  • OTC over the cap
  • UTC under the cap
  • a lubricant product of the present disclosure may comprise: a packaging having three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an on the bottle (OTB) matrix barcode, an over the cap (OTC) matrix barcode, and an under the cap (UTC), wherein each of the lubricant product matrix barcodes are unique.
  • OTB on the bottle
  • OTC over the cap
  • UTC under the cap
  • FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate the placement of matrix barcodes relative to a lubricant product comprising a lubricant bottle and cap for the anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures described herein.
  • FIG. 2 is a nonlimiting example that illustrates a process from manufacturing to end- use and access points to the database
  • the present disclosure relates to anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures for lubricant products. More specifically, the methods and compositions of the present disclosure use unique matrix barcodes in multiple locations on the individual lubricant packages (e.g., on bottles and caps), cartons, and pallets. Said matrix barcodes are correlated to each other in a database, which can be queried for the anti-counterfeiting and/or tracking measures described herein.
  • Matrix barcodes or two-dimensional barcodes are machine-readable optical labels that encode information.
  • matrix barcodes consist of pixel-esque squares arranged on a background that encode information both horizontally and vertically and can be read at any angle along the plane of the code.
  • Matrix barcodes are an improvement upon conventional barcodes, which can encode far less information.
  • Matrix barcodes use four standardized encoding modes (alphanumeric, numeric, binary, and kanji characters) to encode information.
  • such information may be pertinent to the lubricant product like lubricant name, package type, lubricant lot number, lubricant manufacturing date, lubricant manufacturing location, and lubricant composition.
  • Matrix barcodes may be applied to a surface by any known methods in the art including, but not limited to, printing, stamping, or affixing to the surface.
  • the matrix barcodes may be laser printed onto a surface.
  • Each of the matrix barcodes described herein may be applied by any of the known methods. That is, the methods and compositions described herein do not require that all matrix barcodes be applied by the same method.
  • FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate the placement of matrix barcodes relative to a lubricant product 100 comprising a lubricant bottle 102 and cap 104 for the anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures described herein for.
  • the anti-counterfeiting and tracking measures described herein include placement of an on the bottle (OTB) matrix barcode 108a on the lubricant bottle 102 and/or an OTB matrix barcode 108b on the bottle label 106 (OTB) (see FIG. 1 A); an over the cap (OTC) matrix barcode 108c on the top of the cap 104 (see FIG. IB); and an under the cap (UTC) matrix barcode 108d under the cap 104 (see FIG. 1C).
  • OTB on the bottle
  • OTB matrix barcode 108b on the bottle label 106
  • OTB OTB matrix barcode 108b
  • OTB matrix barcode 108b on the bottle label 106
  • OTB OTB matrix barcode 108b
  • OTB matrix barcode 108b on the bottle label 106
  • OTB OTB matrix barcode 108b
  • OTB matrix barcode 108b on the bottle label 106
  • Each of the OTB matrix barcode 108a and/or 1.08b, the OTC matrix barcode 108c, and the UTC matrix barcode 108d are unique and correlated to each other in a database. That is, there are at least three unique matrix barcodes per lubricant product 100. If both OTB matrix barcodes 108a and 108b are used, said matrix barcodes may be the same or different. When both OTB matrix barcodes 108a and 108b are used and different, the lubricant product 100 has four unique matrix barcodes.
  • the OTC and OTB matrix barcodes 108a-108c are visible to the consumer as well as potential counterfeiting parties. However, the UTC matrix barcode 1.08d is not.
  • the combination of the various matrix barcodes 108a- 108d included on the lubricant product 100 are used to validate the authenticity of the lubricant product 100. Having one of the matrix barcodes not visible until opening the lubricant bottle increases the anti-counterfeiting measures.
  • the matrix barcodes are applied to the lubricant product and stored in a database. Then, a user may scan (described further herein) each of the matrix barcodes included on the lubricant product. The combination of matrix barcodes is then used to query a database (described further herein) and authenticate or invalidate authenticity of the lubricant product. For authentic lubricant products, the combination of scanned matrix barcodes will match the combination of applied matrix barcodes stored in the database. For invalid lubricant products, the combination of scanned matrix barcodes will not match the combination of applied matrix barcodes stored in the database. The discrepancy in scanned versus applied matrix barcodes may be with one or more of the matrix barcodes.
  • the query to the database may also include adding user information to the database like name, company, location, application of the lubricant product (e.g., the type or make/model of the equipment in which the lubricant product will be applied), and the like, and any combination thereof.
  • validating the lubricant product e.g., scanning the matrix barcodes and querying the database
  • An additional advantage to the anti-counterfeiting measures described herein includes the mitigation of bottle reuse. That is, the database tracks which lubricant products have been validated. Accordingly, reuse of the bottle and cap combination and subsequent scanning for authentication will result in the database invalidating the lubricant product for the reused bottle and cap.
  • details of the lubricant product like lubricant name, package type, lubricant lot number, lubricant manufacturing date, lubricant manufacturing location, lubricant composition, and lubricant logistics information may be associated with the lubricant product in the database.
  • lubricant product matrix barcodes When a user scans the various lubricant product matrix barcodes and an authentic lubricant product is identified, one or more of the details of the lubricant product can be transmitted to the user.
  • the database can store customer notices like recalls associated with the lubricant product that can be transmitted to the user, which effectively and timely notifies the user of potential issues.
  • Tracking measures described herein also include matrix barcodes on the carton packaging and pallet packaging.
  • the term“carton” is used generally to describe a collection of individual lubricant products packaged together.
  • the term“pallet” is used generally to describe the largest collection of lubricant products (e.g., packaged in smaller groups like cartons) packaged together for distribution.
  • carton and pallet One skilled in the art will recognize various other packaging terms encompassed by carton and pallet.
  • the carton packaging and the pallet packaging each have unique matrix barcodes.
  • the matrix barcodes for each of the individual lubricant products are further associated with a carton matrix barcode and a pallet matrix barcode in the database. Accordingly, with a pallet matrix barcode, one can identify the cartons and individual lubricant products therein. Further, with a carton matrix store code, one can identify the individual lubricant products therein and the pallet that the carton associated therewith. Finally, with the combination of matrix barcodes for an individual lubricant products, one can identify the carton and pallet associated therewith.
  • the pallet matrix barcode and/or the carton matrix barcode is scanned at various points (e.g., the pallet leaving the manufacturing facility, the pallet arriving at a distribution facility or series of distribution facilities, the unpackaging of the pallet to individual cartons, and the carton at point-of-sale locations).
  • the location and optionally time of the scanning of the pallet matrix barcode and/or the carton matrix barcode may be uploaded to the database. This allows for tracking the location of the pallets and the cartons and, consequently, the individual lubricant products.
  • Discrepancies there between and/or clusters of counterfeit lubricant product locations may assist in identifying which cartons and pallets were compromised and potentially in which areas counterfeiting activities are highest, which may enable the manufacturer to identify where, and potentially by who, along the distribution system the counterfeiting activities are occurring. This advantageously reduces the resources required by the manufacturer and law enforcement needed to identify and stop counterfeiting activities.
  • the database may be stored on a central computer system and/or a cloud system.
  • the information stored in the database e.g., the various matrix barcodes described herein, lubricant product details, user information, promotional details, and the like
  • select information stored in the database may be accessed by manufacturers, distributors, and/or lubricant product users.
  • FIG. 2 is a nonlimiting example that illustrates a process 200 from manufacturing to end-use and access points to the database.
  • Manufacturing and packaging a lubricant produces a plurality of lubricant products 202 each having data 202’ associated therewith that is transmitted 230 to and stored by a database 228.
  • the data 202’ includes at least three unique matrix barcodes (e.g., one or more OTB matrix barcodes, and OTC matrix barcode, and a UTC matrix barcode where the combination of matrix barcodes is unique to each lubricant product 202) and optionally one or more lubricant product details (e.g., lubricant name, package type, lubricant lot number, lubricant manufacturing date, lubricant manufacturing location, and-lubricant composition).
  • the plurality of a lubricant products 202 are then packaged 204 into a plurality of cartons 206 each having data 206’ associated therewith that is transmitted 232 to and stored by the database 228.
  • the data 206’ includes a unique matrix barcode for each carton and optionally one or more lubricant product details (e.g., lubricant name, package type, lubricant lot number, lubricant manufacturing date, lubricant manufacturing location, and lubricant composition).
  • the plurality of cartons 206 are then packaged 208 into a plurality of pallets 210 each having data 21.0’ associated therewith that is transmitted 234 to and stored by the database 228.
  • One or more of the plurality of pallets 210 are then distributed 212 to a distribution center 214.
  • Data 214 e.g., pallet matrix barcodes, departure and arrival times, distribution center 214 location, and the like
  • the pallets may be separated 216 into individual cartons, which may then be distributed 218 to individual points-of-sale 220.
  • Data 220 (e.g., carton matrix barcodes, departure and arrival times, point-of-sale 220 location, and the like) associated with the distribution 218 and/or the individual points-of-sale 220 may be transmitted 238 to and stored by the database 228.
  • individual lubricant products are then sold 222 to a user 224.
  • the user 224 then scans 226 the at least three unique matrix barcodes for an individual lubricant product.
  • Said barcodes optionally along with user data 224’ (e.g., name, company, location, lubrication application, date of scanning, and the like) are transmitted 240 to the database 228.
  • the database determines the authenticity of the individual lubricant product, which is transmitted 242 back to the user 224 optionally along with one or more pieces of data from the earlier collected data 202’, 206’, 210’, 214’, and 220’ and/or other data like promotional details associated with the individual lubricant product.
  • a user may have login information that includes their location and upon scanning and transmitting the matrix barcodes associated with the individual lubricant product, the database may return confirmation of authenticity or notice of invalidity, a lubricant expiration date based on the lubricant manufacturing date, and a coupon for a future lubricant product purchase or marketing program enrollment.
  • a manufacturer 244 may communicate 246 with the database 228 to query incidences of counterfeit lubricant products and/or data 202’, 206’, 210’, 214’, 220’, and 224'.
  • Individual queries can be designed to track the distribution of lubricant products, to identify patters of counterfeit lubricant product incidences, to identify patterns in lubricant product usage, and so on.
  • the methods, systems, and compositions described herein provide a powerful tool that integrates and digitalizes anti-counterfeiting and tracking.
  • the matrix barcodes described herein may be read (e.g., scanned or imaged) and transmitted using any suitable device, for example, handheld electronic readers (e.g., cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, and the like), stationary electronic readers within a facility (e.g., scanners or cameras placed along a conveyer belt), and the like.
  • handheld electronic readers e.g., cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, and the like
  • stationary electronic readers within a facility e.g., scanners or cameras placed along a conveyer belt
  • matrix barcodes and user information may be transmitted in real time to the database, whereas matrix barcodes and data collected at a distribution center may be stored and uploaded every few minutes to every hour.
  • data communication between the database and locations within the distribution and end-use process is in real-time.
  • a first nonlimiting example embodiment of the present disclosure is a method of labeling a product comprising: labeling a plurality of lubricant products each with three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an OTB matrix barcode, an OTC matrix barcode, and a UTC, wherein each individual lubricant product has a unique combination of the three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes; packaging the plurality of the lubricant products into a plurality of cartons; labeling each carton with a unique carton matrix barcode; packaging the plurality of the cartons into a plurality of pallets; labeling each pallet with a unique pallet matrix barcode; and associating, within a database, the lubricant product matrix barcodes for each lubricant product with the unique carton matrix barcode and the unique pallet matrix barcode in which the lubricant product is packaged.
  • Additional embodiments include one or more of the following: Element 1: the method further comprising: distributing the pallets to one or more distribution centers; scanning the unique pallet matrix barcode at the one or more distribution centers; and transmitting a location of the pallets to the database; Element 2: Element
  • Element 4 Element 2 and the method further comprising: tracking the pallets and/or cartons based on the locations in the database; Element 4: Element 2 and the method further comprising: scanning the lubricant product matrix barcodes; and transmitting the scanned lubricant product matrix barcodes to the database; Element 5: Element 4 and the method further comprising: identifying an authenticity or an invalidity of the lubricant product; Element 6: Element 5 and wherein scanning the lubricant product matrix barcodes are performed on an electronic reader, and wherein the method further comprises: transmitting the authenticity or the invalidity of the lubricant product from the database to the electronic reader; Element 7: Element 4 and the method further comprising: wherein the database comprises data about the lubricant product, and wherein the method further comprises: transmitting the data about the lubricant product from the database to the electronic reader; Element 8: Element 6 and the method further comprising: wherein the database comprises data about the lubricant product, and wherein the method further
  • a second nonlimiting example embodiment of the present disclosure is a pallet comprising: a pallet packaging having a pallet matrix barcode thereon; and a plurality of cartons each having a unique carton matrix barcode, wherein each carton comprises: a plurality of lubricant products each with three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an OTB matrix barcode, an OTC matrix barcode, and a UTC matrix barcode, wherein each individual lubricant product has a unique combination of the three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes.
  • a third nonlimiting example embodiment is a lubricant product comprising: a packaging having three or more lubricant product matrix barcodes comprising an OTB matrix barcode, an OTC matrix barcode, and a UTC, wherein each of the lubricant product matrix barcodes are unique.
  • the OTB matrix barcode can be (1) on a label on the bottle, (2) on the bottle, or (3) be two matrix barcodes with one on the label of the bottle and one on the bottle.
  • compositions, element, or elements are considered synonymous with the term“including.” Whenever a method is preceded with the transitional phrase“comprising,” it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition or group of elements with transitional phrases“consisting essentially of,” “consisting of,”“selected from the group of consisting of,” or“is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element, or elements and vice versa.

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Selon la présente invention, un produit lubrifiant peut comprendre un emballage à trois ou plus de trois codes-barres matriciels de produit lubrifiant dont un code-barres matriciel sur la bouteille (OTB), un code-barres matriciel sur le capuchon (OTC), et un code-barres matriciel sous le capuchon (UTC), chacun des codes-barres matriciels de produit lubrifiant étant unique. Ledit produit lubrifiant peut être emballé en vue d'une expédition dans des cartons et des palettes de cartons, le carton ayant un code-barres matriciel de carton unique, et la palette ayant un code-barres matriciel de palette unique. Ces divers codes-barres matriciels peuvent servir à une variété de mesures anti-contrefaçon et de suivi de produits.
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