Crowd funding platform system and method based on patent preposition and entity verification

Abstract

The invention provides a crowd funding platform system and method fusing patent barriers and entity verification, and solves the problems of innovation and inferior and trust deficiency of an existing platform. The core innovation is as follows: (1) a patent admission mechanism: only allowing valid patent holders to initiate crowd funding, and monitoring patent validity through manual and automatic means; (2) entity double-track verification: performing entity type forced prototype warehousing comparison, performing software type DEMO interactive verification, and completely eradicating virtual innovation; (3) a transaction intention quantification system which converts the patent purchase intention into a visual counter and promotes intellectual property transaction; and (4) an inventor collaboration network: promoting innovation and mutual assistance through a safely isolated draft sharing mechanism. The system is suitable for crowd funding incubation of technical innovation products such as intelligent hardware, intelligent home, intelligent buildings and AI application software, and closed-loop protection from creativity to products is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention lies at the intersection of internet crowdfunding platforms and intellectual property, specifically relating to an intelligent crowdfunding platform system and method that integrates patent validity verification, physical prototype review, and patent transaction matchmaking. Its core technologies include: a dynamic patent status verification mechanism: A manual review interface ensures binding to valid patents (utility models / designs must be authorized; inventions must enter the examination phase); a physical-digital dual-track verification system: physical inventions require the delivery of a 1:1 prototype and the upload of a tamper-proof video; software inventions require the submission of a software copyright certificate and an interactive demo; and a patent value quantification engine: This system converts patent transaction activity into a visual counter ("Inquiry + N") on the homepage, driving intellectual property transactions. This system is suitable for crowdfunding and incubation of technologically innovative products such as smart hardware, smart homes, smart buildings, and AI application software, achieving a closed-loop protection system from idea generation to product development. Background Art

[0002] Current mainstream crowdfunding platforms (such as Kickstarter in the United States and MoDian.com in China) have the following key issues: (1) Lack of innovation authenticity: relying solely on graphic descriptions without a physical innovation verification mechanism, leading to the proliferation of "PPT innovation." For example, a crowdfunding project for smart hardware had a 35% failure rate in mass production due to the lack of a verified prototype. (2) Disconnected patent protection: Traditional platforms do not use patent status as a condition for crowdfunding entry. According to statistics, most projects do not hold valid patents, which has led to a large number of infringement disputes; (3) Single transaction function: Most crowdfunding platforms are fundraising platforms that do not involve products. For example, CN108182970A is a medical crowdfunding system management method, device, and system. It can provide information release and fundraising platforms for charities, hospitals, and seriously ill patients, and provide data interfaces for connecting hospitals and charities to achieve data sharing. It can help hospitals implement data docking with information systems, making it convenient to directly transfer donations to the hospital financial system. The main application is specially optimized for mobile terminals, and registration and use can be completed by scanning the code, creating an easy fundraising and convenient donation user experience, effectively improving the amount and speed of fundraising; some crowdfunding platforms only support product pre-sales and lack intellectual property transaction channels. For example, Wuyi University's patent "Crowdfunding Platform System Based on Distributed Architecture" (CN109934717A) realizes multi-role collaboration, but does not integrate patent transaction matching functions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention adopts a micro-service layered architecture (such as Figure 1 As shown in Figure 2), it includes four core modules: patent binding module, physical verification module, dynamic crowdfunding module, and inventor collaboration network.

[0004] Patent Binding Module: The manual review interface receives the patent number and certificate documents, and the operator marks the status (pending review / approved / rejected); when the patent status changes, the associated crowdfunding project is automatically frozen (for example, patent expiration triggers a refund).

[0005] The entity verification module verifies physical and software products: (1) Physical items: The verification process for physical items is as follows: the inventor uploads a video of the prototype (generating a hash value H1) to the platform, the platform issues a double code (shipping code + dynamic verification code) to the inventor, the inventor ships the prototype (with a double code label attached) to the warehouse; the warehouse scans the code and takes a verification video (H2) and sends it to the platform; the platform compares H1=H2? → Pass / Reject (to the system); (2) Software: The software verification method process is: software OCR recognition + DEMO interactive link detection.

[0006] Dynamic crowdfunding engine: adopts triple support method to control logic: Table 1: Behavior types and triggering actions Behavior Type Trigger Action Like Increase project popularity Product Purchase Freeze funds and start delivery countdown Patent Intent Generate encrypted work order, homepage counter + N

[0007] Inventor collaboration network: After the two-way attention relationship is authenticated, unpublished projects are shared in the draft box (the patent certificate is automatically stripped and a watermark is embedded).

[0008] The crowdfunding life cycle management process of the present invention (such as Figure 2 The key node rules include: (1) Crowdfunding failure: refund will be made via the original method within T+3 working days; (2) Crowdfunding is successful: 8% fees (5% platform fee + 3% payment fee) will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be released to the seller's account; (3) Patent transactions: The platform charges a commission of 8% of the transaction price and provides electronic contract evidence.

[0009] The technical innovations of this invention are embodied in three aspects: (1) Patent-entity dual access mechanism: The first "prototype hash comparison + legal status monitoring" anti-counterfeiting system reduces the delivery discrepancy rate to <0.5% (industry average 12%); (2) Dynamic value discovery system: Patented inquiry counter drives transaction conversion rate (traditional platforms do not have this feature); (3) Secure collaboration network: Draft sharing watermark system (embedded with both parties’ ID + timestamp) to prevent the risk of creative leakage.

[0010] This system is suitable for crowdfunding and incubation of technological innovation products such as smart hardware, smart home, smart building, and AI application software, achieving closed-loop protection from creativity to product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 : System architecture diagram.

[0012] Figure 2 : Crowdfunding full life cycle management process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Example 1: Smart socket crowdfunding project. The implementation process is as follows: (1) The inventor submits patent number *** (the utility model has been authorized); (2) After manual review, upload the prototype rotation video (the system generates a hash value); (3) Send the prototype to the platform warehouse, and archive the video when scanning the code for storage (the hash value comparison is consistent); (4) After the project is launched: Enterprise members click [Purchase Patent] → "Inquiry +1" will be displayed on the homepage; Inventor B and Inventor A follow each other → Share the draft (including circuit design drawings, automatically filtering out the patent certificate); (5) Crowdfunding is successful → the platform deducts 8% of the fee → the funds are deposited into the inventor’s account.

[0014] Example: Crowdfunding project for AI quality inspection system for sensor production line. The implementation process is as follows: (1) Submit patent and review. The inventor submits the invention patent number *** (has entered the substantive examination stage) and uploads: a scanned copy of the substantive examination notice, software copyright certificate ***, and an interactive DEMO link (supports online upload of images for defect detection); the platform manually reviews the patent, and the patent status is marked as "under substantive examination". The DEMO response speed is ≤ 0.5 seconds and the accuracy rate is ≥ 95%, and the review is passed; (2) Crowdfunding parameter settings. Target amount: ¥500,000; Support levels: Basic Edition ¥8,000 / year (single device license), Enterprise Edition ¥50,000 / year (10 device cluster), Deadline: September 30, 2025; (3) Corporate member support behavior: a semiconductor company (corporate member) purchases a 3-year enterprise version service (¥150,000), clicks [Get Patent] → selects “Patent Cooperation” → fills in the requirement: “Need to customize wafer inspection module, budget ¥2 million”; → The project on the homepage displays a red corner mark “Inquiry +1”; (4) Inventor collaboration. Inventor A and Inventor C (AI algorithm expert) follow each other and share the draft "3D Parts Detection Upgrade Plan" (automatically filtering out the software copyright certificate and embedding the watermark "AC-20250710"); (5) Crowdfunding success and delivery. By the deadline, a total of ¥520,000 (including 37 endorsements) was raised. The platform deducted an 8% fee (¥41,600 = 5% platform fee + 3% payment fee), and the remaining ¥478,400 was deposited into the inventor's account. The corporate member activated the License Console (MAC address binding). (6) Patent transaction derivatives. The platform matches inventor A with a semiconductor company: they sign a technology licensing agreement (¥800,000 in the first year), and the platform charges an 8% commission (¥64,000).

Claims

1. A crowdfunding platform system based on patent pre-registration and entity verification, characterized by include: (1) The patent binding module is used to receive the patent number and certificate documents submitted by the inventor; The manual review interface allows operators to mark patent status (utility models / designs require authorization; inventions require examination); review results are linked to project release permissions (crowdfunding can only be initiated if the status has been approved); (2) The entity verification module adopts different verification methods for physical inventions and software inventions. Physical inventions: prototype video upload unit (supports 360° panoramic shooting, automatically generates hash value to prevent tampering), shipping logistics tracking unit (binds unique shipping code, warehouse scans code to verify storage); software inventions: software copyright certificate OCR recognition unit, DEMO interactive link detection unit (verify operability); (3) Dynamic crowdfunding engine support mode control logic: Like behavior → only increase the popularity value, product purchase behavior → trigger fund freeze and delivery countdown, patent transaction intention → generate encrypted work order and update the inquiry counter on the homepage; (4) Inventor collaboration network: two-way attention relationship authentication unit (must be confirmed by both parties); draft sharing logic: automatic stripping of patent certificates and sensitive data; shared draft watermarking system (embedded with both parties’ IDs and timestamps).

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein: Patent status monitoring methods include: (1) Regularly scan the legal status of bound patents (every 30 days); (2) When a patent expires / is declared invalid, the associated crowdfunding project will be automatically frozen and a refund will be made.

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