WO2021099691A1 - Communication sans fil lors d'événements associés à un client - Google Patents

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WO2021099691A1
WO2021099691A1 PCT/FI2020/050781 FI2020050781W WO2021099691A1 WO 2021099691 A1 WO2021099691 A1 WO 2021099691A1 FI 2020050781 W FI2020050781 W FI 2020050781W WO 2021099691 A1 WO2021099691 A1 WO 2021099691A1
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  • the present application relates to the field of wireless communication, and more particularly to solutions for causing transmission of information relating to customer associated transactions.
  • QR codes may be printed on papers or generated to be displayed on displays.
  • a customer may verify that he has a valid ticket by showing a QR code with his phone.
  • the QR code is then read from the screen of the phone using a reader.
  • the reader may be implemented as a laser- based QR scanner or an image-based reader.
  • QR codes are static and therefore they can be easily copied. For example, it is possible to share a ticket comprising a QR code by sending a screenshot of the QR code to others.
  • Another known solution for transmitting information between devices in customer associated events is to use wireless short-range communication technologies.
  • radio signals are vulnerable as they can be captured, and the transferred data may be corrupted or modified .
  • a method comprises identifying, by an application executed in a first device, data associated with a customer associated event in response to a user input; and causing, by the application executed in the first device, a transmission of the data to a second device by controlling a light source associated with the first device to transmit the data.
  • the embodiment may provide a simple and secure way of transmitting information from one device to another without a need for a special equipment, such as a reader device.
  • At least of one of the first device and the second device is a mobile device.
  • the light source of the first device comprises a display or a flash of the first device.
  • the embodiment may enable utilizing common components of consumer devices for the transmission.
  • operating the light source comprises controlling intensity, frequency and/or wavelength of light emitted by the light source.
  • the embodiment may enable modulating emitted light in various ways.
  • the method further comprises generating, by the application executed in the first device, the data by using a hash function.
  • the embodiment may provide enhanced security and a reduced amount of transferred data.
  • the method further comprises using, by the application executed in the first device, a secret code and/or a variable code as an input for the hash function. The embodiment may provide enhanced security.
  • the method comprises receiving, by the application executed in the first device, data from a light sensor associated with the first device; identifying, by the application executed in the first device, that the received data comprises information associated with the transmitted data; and executing, by the application executed in the first device, at least one operation in response to the received information.
  • the embodiment may enable two-way communication with enhanced security and reliability.
  • a method comprises receiving, by an application executed in a second device, from a first device data from a light sensor associated with the second device; identifying, by the application executed in the second device, that the received data comprises information associated with a customer associated event; and executing, by the application executed in the second device, at least one operation in response to the information.
  • the embodiment may provide a simple and secure way of transferring information from one device to another without a need for a special equipment, such as a reader device.
  • At least of one of the first device and the second device is a mobile device.
  • the at least one operation comprises verifying, by the application executed in the second device, at least one information comprised in the received data.
  • the embodiment may enable, for example, authenticating the received information.
  • the at least one operation comprises causing, by the application executed in the second device, a transmission of a reply to the first device by controlling, by the application executed in the second device, a light source associated with the second device to transmit the reply.
  • the embodiment may enable reliable and secure two-way communication.
  • the light source associated with the second device comprises a display or a flash of the second device.
  • the embodiment may enable utilizing common components of consumer devices for the transmission.
  • controlling the light source of the second device comprises controlling intensity, frequency and/or wavelength of light emitted by the light source.
  • the embodiment may enable modulating emitted light in various ways.
  • the method comprises generating, by the application executed in the second device, the reply by using a hash function.
  • the embodiment may enable enhanced security.
  • the method comprises using, by the application executed in the second device, a secret code and/or a variable code as in input for the hash function.
  • the embodiment may enable enhanced security.
  • a first device comprising at least one processing unit, at least one memory, and a light source, wherein the at least one memory comprising program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processing unit, causes the first device to perform the method according to the first aspect.
  • the first device further comprises a light sensor
  • the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor, causes the first device to receive data via a light sensor associated with the first device; identify that the received data is associated with the transmitted data; and execute at least one operation with the first device in response to the received data.
  • a second device comprising at least one processor, at least one memory, and a light sensor, wherein the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor causes the second device to perform the method according to the second aspect.
  • the second device further comprises a light source
  • the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor causes the second device to control the light source to transmit the reply.
  • the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor causes the second device to control intensity, frequency and/or wavelength of light emitted by the light source.
  • the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor causes the second device to generate the reply by using a hash function.
  • the at least one memory comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor causes the second device to use a secret code and/or a variable code as in input for the hash function.
  • a computer program comprising program code which, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform the method according to at least one of the first or the second aspect.
  • a computer-readable medium comprising a computer program comprising program code which, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform the method according to at least one of the first or the second aspect.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a method for transmitting information associated with a customer associated event according to an example embodiment.
  • FIG. IB illustrates a method for two-way communication according to an example embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method for receiving information associated with a customer associated event according to an example embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a first device configured for transmitting information associated with a customer associated event according to an example embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a second device configured for receiving information associated with a customer associated event according to an example embodiment.
  • the currently available solutions for transferring information wirelessly during customer associated events may not always be reliable or secure.
  • the information associated with the customer associated events may be any data relating to, for example, identification of customers or to sending and/or verifying data between two parties.
  • a static code such as a QR code
  • QR code may be copied and shared to external parties.
  • Data transmitted via short-range wireless communication, such as near-field communication (NFC) or radio frequency identification (RFID) may be vulnerable as the signals may be intercepted by undesired users.
  • the solution discussed below enables transmitting information relating to a customer associated event by using light emitted from a device received by a light sensor associated with another device.
  • the solution may enable a more secure and reliable way to transfer information between two devices. Further, the solution may provide a technically simple and low-cost alternative for reading information transmitted from a mobile device. Further, the discussed solution also enables a two-way communication in a safe and reliable manner.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a method for transmitting information relating to a customer associated event according to an embodiment.
  • the method may be implemented, for example, with an application installed in a device.
  • the application may be downloaded, for example, from an application store accessible via a communication network.
  • the information associated with the customer associated event may comprise, for example, at least one of identity information, membership information, customer transaction information, credit card information, payment information, order information or ticket information.
  • the information may be transmitted by utilizing visible light communication between two devices.
  • the transmitted data may be encoded in the emitted light in any applicable technology.
  • intensity of the light may be changed at a very fast rate such that the changes may not be visible to a naked eye but may be detected by a light sensor.
  • the light source for transmitting the information may be, for example, a display or a flash of a device, for example, a mobile device.
  • data associated with a customer associated event is identified by an application executed in a first device in response to a user input.
  • the user input may refer to any action performed by a user with the first device, for example, opening the application, selecting an operation to be performed with the application, initiating a command with the application etc.
  • the first device may be, for example, any kind of a device capable of performing data processing.
  • the device may be, for example, a mobile device, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a computer, a point of sale terminal or a smart watch.
  • the data may be identified, for example, when a user opens the application on the first device or performs a selection with the application.
  • Performing the selection with the application may comprise, for example, pressing a physical button of the first device or a virtual button on a touch-sensitive display.
  • transmission of the data to a second device is caused by the application executed in the first device by controlling a light source associated with the first device to transmit the data.
  • the data may be transmitted to the immediate vicinity of the first device.
  • the light source may be, for example, a display on the first device.
  • the light source may be a flash of the first device or an external light source connected to the first device.
  • the immediate vicinity may refer, for example, to an embodiment in which the transmitted data is readable by a second device within a short distance from the light source, for example, 0 - 5 cm, 0 - 10 cm or 0 - 20 cm.
  • the transmission area of the light source may be controlled, for example, by controlling one or more transmission parameters associated with the light source. For example, a maximum intensity of the light source may be chosen or controlled so that data may be read only within a specific distance from the light source.
  • the transmission of the data may be caused by controlling intensity of light emitted by the light source.
  • the data may be transmitted by modulating the light emitted by the light source. Further, it is also possible to transmit the information by controlling wavelengths and/or active state frequency of the emitted light.
  • the display of the first device may be controlled by changing color settings of the display. As another example, the display may be turned from black to white in a particular sequence. Alternatively, the display may be controlled to change the intensity of the light.
  • the flash of the first device may be caused to turn on and off to produce the changes in the light intensity. This may enable that the user of the first device may see information about the customer associated event from the display of the first device at the same time as the flash is operated on the other side of the device.
  • Examples of using the illustrated solution comprises, for example identifying a customer, confirming a customer membership and rewarding.
  • a customer may receive reward points from a seller after a transaction.
  • the points may be received by detecting light emitted from the seller's mobile device with mobile device of the customer.
  • the emitted light may comprise the reward information, and the customer's device may further process the information and add the reward points to an account of the customer.
  • a customer may send his membership information by using the light emitted from his mobile phone to a mobile phone of a porter.
  • the mobile phone of the porter may verify the sent information, and the customer may be granted the entrance.
  • the data to be transmitted may be generated using a hash function.
  • a hash function When using the hash function, a fixed-length hash value may be created based on an original message.
  • a secret code or a variable code may be added to the message before using the hash function.
  • the secret code may be, for example, a key that is known by both the sender and the receiver.
  • the variable code may be, for example, created specifically for each transaction. The may allow a more unique output from the hash function. Hence, both data integrity and the authenticity of the message may be verified.
  • the solution may also provide enhanced security.
  • the method illustrated in FIG. 1A may also enable transmitting the information associated with the customer associated event securely and reliably.
  • the method may be also implemented to enable two-way communication between the first and the second devices.
  • FIG. IB illustrates a method for two-way communication according to an embodiment.
  • the method may provide reliable communication between two parties even when the parties are not connected to a network, for example, the internet, a mobile communication network or a wireless network.
  • the operations 100 and 102 have already been discussed in connection with FIG. 1A.
  • the device may be, for example, a mobile device, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a computer, a point of sale terminal or a smart watch.
  • the method may be implemented, for example, with an application installed in a device.
  • the application may be downloaded, for example, from an application store accessible via a communication network.
  • data is received, by the application executed in the first device, from a light sensor associated the first device.
  • the reception may cause the light sensor to generate a pattern of electrical signals, such as changes in current or voltage.
  • the application executed in the first device may receive the signals from the light sensor and convert or decode them into information sent by a second device.
  • the light sensor may be comprised in the first device.
  • the light sensor may be an external sensor connected to the first device.
  • the external light sensor may be connected, for example, to a microphone/headphone connector of the first device.
  • the light sensor may be, for example, a photodetector, a camera module, an ambient light sensor or any other sensor that can detect light.
  • the light source and the light sensor may be integrated as a single device connected to the first device.
  • the data comprises information associated with the transmitted data.
  • the received information may comprise an acknowledgement of receipt of the transmitted data.
  • the received information may further comprise additional information, such as payment or invoice data, confirmation of order, or any other data associated with the reception of the transmitted data and the customer associated event.
  • At 108 at least one operation is executed by the application executed in the first device in response to the received information.
  • the at least one operation may be, for example, changing a status of an item in the application, showing a verification of a successful transaction on the display of the first device or any other relevant information relating to the customer associated event.
  • the embodiment illustrated in FIG. IB may enable reliable two-way communication between the devices.
  • the communication is implemented with visible light communication means between two devices, a network connection to communication networks, for example, a cellular network, a wireless communication network or the internet, is not necessarily needed.
  • the communication may be solely limited between the first device and the second device. As an example, when the first and the second devices are positioned against each other during the data transmission, an external party cannot read or modify the transmitted information.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method for receiving information associated with a customer associated event according to an example embodiment.
  • the device may be, for example, a mobile device, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a computer, a point of sale terminal or a smart watch.
  • the method may be implemented, for example, with an application installed in a device.
  • the application may be downloaded, for example, from an application store accessible via a communication network.
  • data from a first device is received by an application executed in the second device from a light sensor associated with a second device.
  • the light sensor associated with the second device may have, for example, detected a change in intensity and/or wavelength of the emitted light. The detection may cause the light sensor to generate a pattern of electrical signals, such as changes in current or voltage.
  • the light sensor may be, for example, a photodetector, a camera module or an ambient light sensor.
  • the light sensor may be an external sensor connected to the second device.
  • the external light sensor may be connected, for example, to a microphone/headphone connector of the second device.
  • the light sensor may detect the light in the immediate vicinity of the first device.
  • the immediate vicinity may refer, for example, to an embodiment in which the transmitted data is readable by the second device within a short distance from the light source, for example, 0 - 5 cm, 0 - 10 cm or 0 - 20 cm.
  • the data comprises information associated with a customer associated event.
  • the second device may comprise an application that decodes the received electrical signals from the light sensor into information sent by an application of the first device.
  • At 204 at least one operation is executed by the application executed in the second device in response to the information.
  • the at least one operation may comprise verifying at least one information comprised in the received data.
  • the at least one operation may comprise causing a transmission of a reply to the first device by controlling a light source associated with the second device to transmit the reply, for example, to the immediate vicinity of the second device.
  • the light source of the second device may be, for example, a display or a flash or the second device.
  • the light source of the second device may be controlled similarly as the light source of the first device already described above.
  • the light source and the light sensor may be integrated as a single device connected to the second device.
  • the immediate vicinity may refer, for example, to an embodiment in which the transmitted data is readable by a second device within a short distance from the light source, for example, 0 - 5 cm, 0 - 10 cm or 0 - 20 cm.
  • the transmission area of the light source may be controlled, for example, by controlling transmission parameters associated with the light source. For example, a maximum intensity of the light source may be chosen or controlled so that data may be read only within a specific distance from the light source.
  • a customer may have pre ordered food from a food stall using an application installed in his/her mobile device.
  • the customer may transmit details of the order with his mobile device to a device of the cashier or, for example, an identification code of the order.
  • the device of the cashier may transmit an acknowledgement of the order information to the mobile device of the customer.
  • the application may tell the customer when the order is ready, and the customer may pick-up his order without queueing by providing an identification code of the order to the cashier at the pick-up time.
  • a customer may receive an amount to be paid for the purchase from a point of sale terminal.
  • the point of sale terminal may transmit the payment information to a mobile device of the customer using light emitted, for example, by a light source associated with the point of sale terminal or if the point of sale terminal comprises a mobile device, by using the display or the flash of the mobile device as a light source.
  • the customer may then proceed to pay the amount.
  • the customer may confirm it to the point of sale terminal by transmitting confirmation information with light emitted from the display of the mobile device of the customer.
  • the light may be then detected by a light sensor associated with the point of sale terminal and verified by the point of sale terminal.
  • the customer may also confirm the amount transmitted by the point of sale terminal by responding with, for example, card details of the customer. This may enable making purchases securely, and also without a network connection and without compromising user experience.
  • a customer is getting on a transport vehicle. He may confirm to the ticket inspector that he has a valid ticket by transmitting the ticket information to a mobile device of the ticket inspector by using the light transmission solution as discussed above. The mobile device of the ticket inspector may verify the ticket and transmit an acknowledgement as a reply to the mobile device of the customer. In response to the acknowledgement, the ticket may be marked as used in the mobile device of the customer and it may not be used again. Also, when the customer has multiple tickets, he can easily perceive which ones have already used.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a first device 300 configured to transmit information associated with a customer associated event.
  • the first device 300 may be, for example, a mobile device, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a computer, a point of sale terminal or a smart watch.
  • optional components are illustrated with dashed lines.
  • the functionality discussed herein may be implemented, for example, with an application installed in the first device 300.
  • the application may be downloaded, for example, from an application store accessible via a communication network.
  • the first device 300 comprises at least one processor 302, at least one memory 304, and a light source 308.
  • the light source 308 may be, for example, a display or a flash of the first device 300.
  • the at least one memory 304 comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor 302, causes the first device 300 to identify data associated with a customer associated event in response to a user input; and cause a transmission of the data to a second device by controlling a light source 308 comprising the display or the flash of the first device 300 to transmit the data.
  • the first device 300 may also comprise input means 306 to receive the user input.
  • the input means 306 and the light source 308 may be provided by a touch-sensible display.
  • the first device 300 further comprises a light sensor 310.
  • the at least one memory 304 may comprise program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor 302, causes the first device 300 to receive data via the light sensor 310; identify that the received data comprises information associated with the transmitted data; and execute at least one operation with the first device 300 in response to the received information.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a second device 400 configured to receive information associated with a customer associated event.
  • the second device 400 may be, for example, a mobile device, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a smart watch, a computer, a point of sale terminal or a tablet.
  • optional components are illustrated with dashed lines.
  • the functionality discussed herein may be implemented, for example, with an application installed in the second device 400.
  • the application may be downloaded, for example, from an application store accessible via a communication network.
  • the second device 400 comprises at least one processor 402, at least one memory 404, and a light sensor 410.
  • the at least one memory 404 comprises program instructions which, when executed on the at least one processor 402, causes the second device 400 to receive, from a first device 300, data from the light sensor 410 associated with the second device 400; identify that the received data comprises information associated with a customer associated event; and execute at least one operation in response to the information.
  • the at least one operation may comprise verifying at least one information comprised in the received data.
  • the second device 400 comprises a light source 408.
  • the light source 408 may be, for example, a display or a flash of the second device 400.
  • the at least one operation may comprise causing a transmission of a reply to the first device 300 by controlling the light source 408 of the second device 400 device to transmit the reply.
  • the second device 400 may further comprise input means 406 to receive a user input.
  • the transmission of the reply may be triggered in response to a user input.
  • the input means 406 and the light source 408 may be provided by a touch-sensible display.
  • Example embodiments may be implemented in software, hardware, application logic or a combination of software, hardware and application logic.
  • the example embodiments can store information relating to various methods described herein. This information can be stored in one or more memories, such as a hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, RAM, and the like.
  • One or more databases can store the information used to implement the example embodiments.
  • the databases can be organized using data structures (e.g., records, tables, arrays, fields, graphs, trees, lists, and the like) included in one or more memories or storage devices listed herein.
  • the methods described with respect to the example embodiments can include appropriate data structures for storing data collected and/or generated by the methods of the devices and subsystems of the example embodiments in one or more databases.
  • All or a portion of the example embodiments can be conveniently implemented using one or more general purpose processors, microprocessors, digital signal processors, micro-controllers, and the like, programmed according to the teachings of the example embodiments, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the computer and/or software art(s).
  • Appropriate software can be readily prepared by programmers of ordinary skill based on the teachings of the example embodiments, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the software art.
  • the example embodiments can be implemented by the preparation of application-specific integrated circuits or by interconnecting an appropriate network of conventional component circuits, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the electrical art(s).
  • the examples are not limited to any specific combination of hardware and/or software.
  • the examples can include software for controlling the components of the example embodiments, for driving the components of the example embodiments, for enabling the components of the example embodiments to interact with a human user, and the like.
  • Such computer readable media further can include a computer program for performing all or a portion (if processing is distributed) of the processing performed in implementing the example embodiments.
  • Computer code devices of the examples may include any suitable interpretable or executable code mechanism, including but not limited to scripts, interpretable programs, dynamic link libraries (DLLs), Java classes and applets, complete executable programs, and the like.
  • the components of the example embodiments may include computer readable medium or memories for holding instructions programmed according to the teachings and for holding data structures, tables, records, and/or other data described herein.
  • the application logic, software or an instruction set is maintained on any one of various conventional computer-readable media.
  • a "computer-readable medium" may be any media or means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate or transport the instructions for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer.
  • a computer- readable medium may include a computer-readable storage medium that may be any media or means that can contain or store the instructions for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer.
  • a computer readable medium can include any suitable medium that participates in providing instructions to a processor for execution. Such a medium can take many forms, including but not limited to, non-volatile media, volatile media, transmission media, and the like. While there have been shown and described and pointed out fundamental novel features as applied to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes in the form and details of the devices and methods described may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the disclosure. For example, it is expressly intended that all combinations of those elements and/or method steps which perform substantially the same function in substantially the same way to achieve the same results are within the scope of the disclosure. Moreover, it should be recognized that structures and/or elements and/or method steps shown and/or described in connection with any disclosed form or embodiments may be incorporated in any other disclosed or described or suggested form or embodiment as a general matter of design choice.

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Selon un aspect, l'invention concerne un procédé permettant de transmettre des informations durant un événement associé à un client. Le procédé consiste à identifier, par le biais d'une application exécutée dans un premier dispositif (300), des données associées à un événement associé à un client en réponse à une entrée utilisateur ; et à provoquer, par le biais de l'application exécutée dans le premier dispositif (300), une transmission des données à un second dispositif par commande d'une source de lumière associée au premier dispositif afin de transmettre les données.
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