A method for visualizing a forgery-proof authentication electronic seal

Abstract

A method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal is provided, which is implemented through electronic seal function software and configured with an electronic seal authentication communication interface. The seal pattern of the electronic seal includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The dynamic information units include a stamp sample association code (3) and an authorized counterparty association code (4). The electronic seal operator simultaneously submits the authorized counterparty's unique identity feature information and communication tool number information with unique identity pointing characteristics to the electronic seal function software. The electronic seal function software selects the above identity feature information to form the authorized counterparty association code (4) and solidifies it in the generated seal pattern in a form that can be directly read visually. The electronic seal function software authenticates and associates the authorized counterparty association code (4) and the counterparty's communication tool number with the stamp sample, so that the authorized counterparty can obtain the right to initiate authentication, extraction, or viewing of the stamp sample by operating the communication tool number associated with the authentication. The electronic seal function software is implemented and managed by a third-party authentication agency.

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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal. Background Technology

[0002] In the era of the internet economy, remote contract signing is a common economic activity. Scenarios requiring remote unilateral stamping are also numerous, such as on-site modification and stamping of bidding documents, submission of objections at the bid opening, and remote issuance of letters of introduction. Physical seals present numerous management challenges and loopholes, are unsuitable for remote stamping, and carry significant legal and financial risks. Examples include the widely publicized cases of counterfeit seals involving a certain "godmother" and a certain news agency, the theft of a company seal by a certain online platform, and the forgery of a company seal by a certain heavy company. Furthermore, there are instances of seal custodians abusing, stealing, or using blank seals. Once seals are taken away, their usage is difficult to monitor. The seals of subordinate units are difficult to supervise; if seals are used improperly, it can lead to unnecessary legal liabilities and economic losses for superior units. When seals must be sent remotely, it is costly, inefficient, and carries the risk of loss. Remote contract signing is extremely inconvenient and difficult to standardize: A common method involves one party scanning the stamped text and sending it to the other, who then prints, stamps, and scans the copy again before sending it back. This process is cumbersome and often results in poor text quality due to multiple scans. Other pain points in managing physical seals include the challenge of electronic management of stamped documents.

[0003] In recent years, products such as smart stamp machines have emerged. These machines place physical stamps inside a smart casing with a built-in IoT chip that can be remotely controlled. The casing can only be opened with remote authorization to complete the stamping process, and the machine automatically takes a picture of the stamped text. While these smart stamp machines solve problems such as remote stamping and the management of seals for subsidiaries, the overall operation remains cumbersome and inconvenient to carry, and they still cannot solve the problem of seal forgery.

[0004] Even in the era of physical seals, there exists a practice of using word processing or graphics software to create electronic patterns that counterfeit physical seals. These electronic seal patterns are then applied to documents such as WPS or Word, and finally printed out as paper documents using a color printer. This is essentially illegal counterfeiting of various seals, generally not used independently as electronic documents; the vast majority are printed out and passed off as the originals. To distinguish genuine from counterfeit electronic seal patterns, one typically distinguishes them by subtle differences in the printed color and the ink color of the stamp. When color differences are insufficient, background investigation of the stamped text is often necessary to determine its authenticity. This simple form of electronic seal counterfeiting is universally condemned because it lacks visual anti-counterfeiting features or authoritative third-party platform certification to curb its abuse. On the other hand, if the electronic seal pattern certified by a third party is merely a simple copy of the physical seal pattern, without endowing it with the truly anti-counterfeiting features of a dynamic, visually appealing electronic seal and convenient anti-counterfeiting authentication functions, then such an electronic seal pattern is still not convenient for use in printed documents. This is because on printed documents, the seal patterns are all the same, making it difficult for people to distinguish the authenticity of the seal pattern and the stamped text. They can only resort to a complex electronic authentication platform for verification. Internet applications emphasize ease of use, but the existing electronic authentication methods on online signing platforms are extremely cumbersome, and their complex authentication process deters many novice users.

[0005] With the development of internet technology, social and economic life needs an electronic signature method to solve the above problems, and thus electronic signatures and online identity authentication have emerged.

[0006] In 2006, the inventor published "Dual-Network Mode Wireless Seal Authentication" in the 9th issue of the magazine "E-commerce," proposing for the first time to solve the problem of remote identity authentication using SMS dynamic codes, which has now been widely applied. This technical approach is one of the theoretical foundations of the electronic seal anti-counterfeiting authentication of this invention.

[0007] Since 2010, more than a dozen domestic online platforms have launched third-party online signing services, including: Shangshangqian, Fadada, Qiyuesuo, Yuntonghe, Eqianbao, Yiyunzhang, Wotongwoqianwen, China Yunqian, Anxinqian, 1haoqian, Wenqian, Lingqian, Yiqiantong, and Qianbihe.

[0008] Currently, the prevalent electronic seal services are actually semi-functional electronic seals provided by the aforementioned online signing platforms. These electronic seals are merely an add-on product of the online signing services offered by these platforms, providing only electronic-level anti-counterfeiting features. They lack visual anti-counterfeiting capabilities, or in other words, they lack visual recognition or paper-based anti-counterfeiting features. Existing electronic seals can only be attached to electronic files in a specific format (generally PDF). When printed on paper or presented as images on electronic displays (such as web pages), they completely lose their anti-counterfeiting function. This is a key pain point in the current application of online signing and electronic seals. Because existing online signing electronic seals lack paper-based anti-counterfeiting features, they face many limitations in daily use, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises and individual businesses, whose acceptance of existing online signing is very low. As of January 2023, there were over 150 million registered business entities in China, including over 50 million corporations. However, the cumulative number of online signing users remains in the millions, with a penetration rate of only about 5%. Existing online signing services are essentially value-added services for electronic seals.

[0009] Currently, there is a prevailing view in the industry that the future will inevitably be a completely paperless office. In the trend of electronic office operations, it is believed that solving the electronic anti-counterfeiting problem is equivalent to solving all anti-counterfeiting issues with electronic documents, and electronic seals do not require paper-based anti-counterfeiting functions. In fact, it is precisely this widespread acceptance of the view that has led the aforementioned signing platforms to pay little attention to the issue of visual anti-counterfeiting in the field of electronic signatures—essentially because an effective solution has not yet been found. The inventor believes that this prediction and conclusion are inaccurate. First, a completely paperless office is unlikely to become a reality in the foreseeable future—in fact, many online signing service providers also offer smart seal machines, which itself indicates that paper-based stamped documents remain a rigid requirement. Second, even with electronic documents, visual verification of authenticity is still indispensable during use, and its frequency of use will far exceed that of electronic authentication. On the other hand, a large portion of the industry even believes that paper-based anti-counterfeiting for electronic seals is impossible. This biased perception can only be overturned once a truly practical technical solution is developed. Of course, there are also those in the industry who are tirelessly exploring visual (paper-based) anti-counterfeiting technologies for electronic seals. Current visual anti-counterfeiting technologies for electronic seals mainly involve special watermarks, special patterns, special inks, or specially designed printers. However, these methods always carry the possibility or inevitability of being copied or counterfeited. Furthermore, because external authentication parties often do not understand or possess the details of the original seal's patterns or ink standards, it is practically difficult for them to determine its authenticity.

[0010] Therefore, in real-world socio-economic life, there is an urgent need for a fully functional electronic seal to replace physical seals, enhancing the current online signing and stamping functions, and thus covering all online and offline application scenarios. Whether this goal can be achieved cannot be readily answered with a yes or no until a truly effective solution is implemented.

[0011] The "Intelligent Seal System" solution CN104850961A (2015102921354), published on August 19, 2015, allows users to obtain information about the issuing unit and recipient of the seal by scanning a QR code. However, this solution only adds the recipient information to the QR code and lacks visual recognition capabilities. In fact, using a QR code alone does not provide anti-counterfeiting functionality. This is because creating information and generating a QR code is extremely easy, and its authenticity cannot be visually verified. The recipient information in this solution is merely a simple display, making it highly susceptible to copying and forgery, and once forged, it lacks convenient anti-counterfeiting authentication methods.

[0012] CN106682479A (2016111909765), published on May 17, 2017, entitled "An Electronic Seal System and Method of Use," describes a system where, after the user approves and authorizes the use of a seal, they provide information such as the contract or document number, the number of times the seal is stamped, and the number of copies printed. The seal-forming module then creates the seal and transmits it to the electronic seal key. At this point, a text file is stored in the electronic seal key's memory. The electronic seal key will appear as a password stamp on the document to which the seal is stamped, along with the legal representative's password seal. The seal is then affixed to a suitable location on the last page of the contract or document. CN109840704A (201910080554X), published on June 4, 2019, entitled "An Intelligent Seal Management System," discloses a cloud platform for recording and storing seal usage time and frequency for user retrieval. The two applications, 2021101930440 and 202110190817X, published on May 7, 2021, address the issue of visual anti-counterfeiting for electronic seals. The technical solutions in these two applications present the time information of the electronic seal's stamping and the cumulative number of stamps within the electronic seal's image. These solutions only solve the problem of the uniqueness of each stamp, but still do not address the issue of the electronic seal's directional accuracy and the most critical challenge of anti-counterfeiting authentication.

[0013] The inventor believes that a seal represents an organization or an individual, and possesses both inherent and external characteristics. The seal image is analogous to a person's appearance; the seal image or stamped text stored on a third-party platform is analogous to the ID card data of a public security agency; and the electronic signature or identity authentication data is analogous to the DNA of an anti-counterfeiting electronic seal. Existing technologies have effectively solved the problems of data storage and DNA identification, but they haven't addressed the issue of visual identification of the seal image, thus failing to solve the paper-based anti-counterfeiting problem of electronic seals. In practical applications, visual identification is the most common and widely needed method. Just as people are usually identified by their appearance, only in a few special scenarios do we resort to comparing ID cards based on permissions, and only in even more special circumstances is DNA comparison possible. The inventor believes that although electronic signatures have been around for over 20 years, they have not yet been widely adopted and accepted. The core reason is the failure to solve the problem of visual identification, creating a significant gap between them and the vast majority of ordinary people. Both electronic anti-counterfeiting and visual anti-counterfeiting are indispensable. Existing third-party signing platforms only solve one of these problems.

[0014] In summary, electronic seal anti-counterfeiting mainly involves four aspects: First, the identity authentication of the seal holder—solved through reliable identity authentication via a third-party platform; second, the authenticity of the seal image itself—solved through a multi-layered approach combining visual anti-counterfeiting seal patterns with platform-based electronic anti-counterfeiting measures, corresponding to different levels of anti-counterfeiting authentication requirements; third, the uniqueness, specificity, and prevention of illegal forgery and duplication of the electronic seal, text content, and the recipient—also solved through a multi-layered approach combining visual anti-counterfeiting seal patterns with platform-based electronic anti-counterfeiting measures, corresponding to different levels of anti-counterfeiting authentication requirements; and fourth, reliable and convenient anti-counterfeiting authentication by external stakeholders. Only by rationally combining these four aspects can truly practical and easily managed anti-counterfeiting electronic seals be created. Summary of the Invention

[0015] In response to the challenges of using and preventing counterfeiting of electronic seals in the era of the network economy, the purpose of this invention is to provide a reliable and convenient method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal.

[0016] To achieve this objective, the present invention provides a method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal, which is achieved through electronic seal function software. When a user needs to affix a seal, they operate the electronic seal function software to generate a seal pattern and affix it to the electronic text to be stamped. The seal pattern of the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The fixed information units include a combination of one or more of the following: seal subject name, seal logo, seal subject code, or seal type name. The dynamic information units include an authorized counterparty association code. The authorized counterparty association code is generated by the following method: the electronic seal operator submits the exclusive identity feature information of the authorized counterparty to the electronic seal function software; the electronic seal function software selects some or all of the submitted exclusive identity feature information of the authorized counterparty to constitute the authorized counterparty association code. The electronic seal software stores part or all of the content, and solidifies the authorized party's association code in a directly readable manner within the generated seal pattern or its associated information area; the electronic seal function software retains the seal pattern sample, seal information summary, or seal text formed after the stamping operation, collectively referred to as the seal sample; the electronic seal function software is equipped with an electronic seal authentication communication interface; the electronic seal function software authenticates and associates the identity feature information, which serves as the basis for the authorized party's association code information, with the seal sample, or the electronic seal function software authenticates and associates the acquired identity feature information of the authorized party with the seal sample; the electronic seal function software, by identifying the authenticated and associated identity feature information possessed or used by the authorized party, grants them the right to initiate authentication, extraction, or access for this or this batch of stamped samples. Preferably, the exclusive identity feature information of the authorized party uses the authorized party's ID card number, legal person or other organization's identity code, electronic seal function software username, fixed telephone number, or the authorized party's name or abbreviation.

[0017] The preferred solution is as follows: The operator of the electronic seal also submits the communication tool number information of the authorized party with unique identity characteristics to the electronic seal function software, and authenticates and associates the communication tool number information with unique identity characteristics with the stamped sample. The electronic seal function software, by recognizing the authentication-associated communication tool number information used by the authorized party, grants the authorized party the right to initiate authentication, retrieval, or inspection for this or this batch of stamped samples.

[0018] The term "communication tool number with exclusive identity pointing characteristics" refers to those communication tool numbers that are bound to the number holder or user with a certain degree of exclusive identity. This includes some communication tool numbers that have undergone real-name authentication, such as mobile phone numbers, email addresses, QQ numbers, and WeChat numbers. These communication tool numbers have relatively stable and clear identity pointing characteristics and can all be used on mobile terminals, offering the convenience of being carried around. However, landline phone numbers do not fall under the category of communication tool numbers with exclusive identity pointing characteristics because the users of a particular landline number are often changeable, making their use for user authentication relatively inaccurate and easily exploited maliciously. Furthermore, most landline phones are not portable—while older models like the PHS (Personal Handyphone System) could be carried, their landline binding characteristic made their identity pointing characteristics unstable. The preferred solution is that the communication tool number with exclusive identity pointing characteristics is a mobile phone number, email address, or instant messaging software number. Among these, mobile phone numbers are the most reliable and convenient solution for anti-counterfeiting authentication. Instant messaging software numbers include WeChat accounts, QQ numbers, MSN numbers, etc.

[0019] The proactive authentication, extraction, or access rights described herein are fundamentally different from the online signing notification SMS messages sent by current online signing platforms to the signing parties, mainly in the following aspects. First, their functions and purposes differ: existing signing notification SMS messages are used to notify the signing party to complete the online signing process; while the purpose of the proactive authentication, extraction, or access rights proposed in this invention is primarily for authenticity verification. Second, their workflows differ: existing online signing SMS messages are generated by the signing platform and sent to the signing party, notifying them to sign online, with the signing party passively or reactively receiving and responding to the relevant tasks; however, the proactive authentication, extraction, or access rights of this invention are initiated by the authorized party at any time, and the platform then grants or denies the request; possessing proactive anti-counterfeiting authentication methods is a fundamental condition for digital anti-counterfeiting authentication. Third, their anti-counterfeiting effects differ: the proactive authentication, extraction, or access functions enable the authorized party to proactively verify the stamped text, making forgery impossible to conceal; while the receiving mobile phone number of existing signing notification SMS messages is not linked to the stamped sample for authentication, and therefore lacks the party's independent anti-counterfeiting authentication function. Fourth, existing contract signing notification SMS messages cannot extract unilaterally stamped text. When the other party receives the signing SMS but does not respond to the signing, the signing process remains suspended, preventing further operation. The present invention, however, allows authorized parties to independently and proactively authenticate, extract, or view unilateral, bilateral, and multi-party stamped texts. Fifth, and most importantly, the receiving mobile phone number and associated identity information of existing contract signing notification SMS messages are not presented in the seal image or related information area. This results in existing electronic seals lacking specificity, offline authentication capability, and paper-based anti-counterfeiting functionality.

[0020] A preferred embodiment is that the information in the auxiliary information area and the main seal pattern are generated and displayed synchronously, and can be printed on paper simultaneously. The main seal pattern refers to the portion of the pattern that, according to traditional usage habits, includes the seal's name, seal code, or seal type and other relevant characteristic information. Further, the auxiliary information area can be a rectangular information area, a circular or elliptical information area outside the main seal pattern, or an irregular, amorphous information area. Preferably, the auxiliary information area is located outside the main pattern information area, and the nearest distance between the auxiliary information area and the main pattern information area is less than or equal to the diameter of the main pattern information area; or, the nearest distance between the auxiliary information area and the main pattern information area is less than or equal to the length of the widest part of the main pattern information area's outline. The dynamic information unit may also include two or more sets of authorized counterparty association codes.

[0021] A preferred embodiment is that the dynamic information unit further includes a stamp sample association code, which is generated as follows: During the electronic seal stamping operation, the electronic seal function software automatically generates a stamp sample association code for the stamping operation and solidifies the generated stamp sample association code in a directly readable form in the generated seal pattern or its associated information area. Preferably, the electronic seal function software acquires the time information during the stamping operation and solidifies the acquired time information in a directly readable form in the generated seal pattern, constituting part or all of the content of the dynamic information unit. Preferably, the electronic seal function software uses the acquired time information as the basic information for generating the stamp sample association code. Preferably, the time information during the stamping operation and the stamp sample association code are simultaneously solidified in a directly readable form in the generated seal pattern, constituting part or all of the content of the dynamic information unit.

[0022] The authentication, extraction, or retrieval method for the stamped sample is as follows: The electronic seal function software uses the identity feature information associated with the authentication of the authorized party and the stamped sample as the basis for authentication, extraction, or retrieval of the stamped sample; the authorized party establishes communication with the electronic seal function software through the electronic seal authentication communication interface, and uses its identity feature information associated with the authentication of the stamped sample for authentication, and submits a request for authentication, extraction, or retrieval of the stamped sample; the request information includes seal subject association information or stamped sample association code or a combination of both; after receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts or identifies the identity feature information of the authorized party as the basis for authentication, and combines it with the seal subject association information or stamped sample association code or a combination of both submitted by the authorized party, and searches for a stamped sample in the database that matches the above-mentioned association elements; if a match is found, the request is granted. Otherwise, the request is rejected.

[0023] Another more convenient method for authenticating, retrieving, or viewing stamped samples is as follows: The authorized party uses or operates a communication tool number with unique identity characteristics associated with the authentication of the stamped sample to establish communication with the electronic seal function software through the electronic seal authentication communication interface, and submits a request for authentication, retrieval, or viewing of the stamped sample. The request information includes the seal subject association information or the stamped sample association code, or a combination of both. Upon receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts the communication tool number information or its associated identity characteristics, or a combination of both, submitted by the authorized party. Combining this with the seal subject association information or the stamped sample association code, or a combination of both, the software searches the database for stamped samples that match the aforementioned associated elements. If a match is found, the request is granted. Otherwise, the request is rejected.

[0024] The preferred method is that the authorized party uses or operates a communication tool number with unique identity characteristics associated with the authentication of the seal sample to establish communication with the electronic seal function software through the electronic seal authentication communication interface, and submits a request for authentication, retrieval, or viewing of the seal sample. The request information includes seal subject association information, seal sample association code, or a combination of both. After receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts the communication tool number information and its associated identity feature information submitted by the authorized party. If both meet the identity authentication requirements of the electronic seal function software, the software then combines the seal subject association information, seal sample association code, or a combination of both submitted by the authorized party to search the database for a seal sample that matches the above-mentioned association elements. If a match is found, the request is granted. Otherwise, the request is rejected.

[0025] In the above method, when the request information submitted by the authorized party only contains the seal entity association information, the electronic seal function software displays a list of all seal samples under the seal entity name in the database that are authenticated and associated with the authorized party's exclusive communication tool number, allowing the authorized party to choose. When the request information submitted by the authorized party only contains the seal sample association code, the electronic seal function software searches the database for seal samples that simultaneously meet the authentication association of the authorized party's exclusive communication tool number and the seal sample association code. If a match is found, the request is granted. When the request information submitted by the authorized party includes a combination of seal entity association information and seal sample association code, it is considered a precise authentication request. The corresponding seal sample must match all three: the authorized party's authentication-associated exclusive communication tool number, the seal entity association information, and the seal sample association code. The electronic seal function software searches the database for seal samples that meet the matching requirements. If a match is found, the request is granted.

[0026] Furthermore, when an authorized party needs to sub-authorize another person to authenticate, retrieve, or view the stamped sample, the method is as follows: The sub-authorizer submits a request to the electronic seal function software for authentication, retrieval, or viewing of the stamped sample. The request information submitted must include the communication tool number information of the authorized party associated with the stamped sample authentication or the communication tool number information that serves as the basis for the authorized party's association code information, and also include one or a combination of the following information: seal subject association information or stamped sample association code; after receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts the identity feature information of the authorized party or the information related to the stamped sample authentication from the request information. The electronic seal software uses the associated communication device number information, combined with the seal entity association information or seal sample association code, or a combination of both, from the request information to search for a matching seal sample in the database. If a matching seal sample is found, the electronic seal function software sends a sub-authorization confirmation message to the communication device number of the authorized party. The authorized party forwards the received confirmation message to the sub-authorizer. The sub-authorizer uses the received confirmation message to submit a sub-authorization qualification matching request to the electronic seal function software. The electronic seal function software performs a matching judgment. If the matching is successful, the sub-authorization is completed, and the sub-authorizer obtains the authentication, extraction, or viewing rights of the associated seal sample. The sub-authorization confirmation message can be a dynamic SMS verification code, a URL link and file extraction code of the seal sample, or a specific method for authenticating, extracting, or viewing the seal sample.

[0027] The preferred solution is that the electronic seal function software is an electronic seal function software platform managed by a third-party certification authority.

[0028] The preferred embodiment is that the seal pattern or its associated information area of ​​the paper-based visual recognition anti-counterfeiting electronic seal also includes the associated logo information or authentication communication interface information of the electronic seal authentication institution.

[0029] The preferred solution is that the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal is used in conjunction with identity authentication, electronic signature, or timestamp technologies for the seal holder, the seal operator, and all relevant parties.

[0030] The seal subject described in the claims and specification of this invention includes natural persons, legal persons, and other organizations. The authentication described in this invention refers to the verification of the authenticity of a stamped sample by the recipient or other relevant parties. The authentication of stamped samples as described in this invention includes, but is not limited to, the following forms: first, the person requesting authentication uploads a stamped sample for automatic comparison and authentication by electronic seal function software; second, the person requesting authentication retrieves the stamped sample for self-comparison and authentication, including: directly downloading from the electronic seal function software backend and the electronic seal function software sending the file to an authorized extractor; third, the person requesting authentication views and compares the stamped sample online. Since the recipient of a stamped sample does not retrieve or view the stamped sample solely for authentication purposes, the claims and specification of this invention treat authentication (authentication right), retrieval (retrieval right), and viewing (viewing right) in a parallel manner. The authentication association with a stamped sample described in this invention means that when the recipient of a stamped sample needs to perform authentication, retrieval, or viewing operations on the stamped sample, the authentication association information and the stamped sample are specifically bound together. The authorized counterparty in this invention refers to a natural person, legal person, or other organization that, in the course of a sealing event or for a sealed sample, is granted the right to authenticate, extract, or inspect the sealed sample by the seal subject or seal operator. The authorized counterparty in this invention is distinct from the electronic seal subject itself or the electronic seal operator. However, the electronic seal operator can also act as an authorized counterparty. For contracts signed by two or more parties, the authorized counterparty of any party's seal subject includes, but is not limited to: the contracting counterparty (natural person, legal person, or other organization; for example, if the electronic seal subject of the contract is Party A, then Party B, Party C, etc., are contracting counterparties; for example, in the case of a labor contract, the signing unit and the employee are each other's contracting counterparties), the authorized representative of the contracting counterparty, a third party authorized to review the contract text, a public authority or other third party legally authorized to authenticate, inspect, or extract the sealed sample, or other persons authorized by the seal subject. For unilaterally stamped documents (such as letters of authorization, declarations, official letters, notices, and announcements), the authorized party includes, but is not limited to, the authorized recipient and the specific recipient of the declaration, official letter, notice, or announcement. In this invention, when the authorized party is a legal person or other organization, the actions of its authorized agent (authorized handler) are deemed to be the actions of the authorized party.

[0031] The directly readable encoding described in this invention refers to encodings that can be read without the aid of other devices or software, such as numeric encodings, alphabetic encodings, character encodings, or mixed encodings of numbers, letters, and characters. Barcodes or QR codes, however, are typical examples of encodings that cannot be directly read visually and require the aid of electronic devices for subsequent anti-counterfeiting authentication. In large-scale evaluation of stamped texts, the cumbersome reading and evaluation process makes it easy to miss anti-counterfeiting authentication checks. Therefore, there is a strong need for visual verification of authenticity. Furthermore, copied or counterfeited barcodes or QR codes are not easily and conveniently identified.

[0032] By establishing an authorized party authentication association mechanism, the electronic seal sample is given a specific directional characteristic, thus preventing unauthorized personnel from interfering in the authentication process. Presenting the seal encoding information and the ownership party association code information on the seal pattern ensures that each generated seal pattern is unique (though uniqueness is not a rigid requirement of this invention). Therefore, illegal copying is easily exposed. Especially when presented in a directly readable form, visual verification of the electronic seal's authenticity is very convenient and reliable. For counterfeiters, this significantly increases the difficulty of concealing flaws. When the authorized party uses their authentication association's identity characteristics (especially their mobile phone number) to conduct actual authentication, the counterfeiter will inevitably be exposed. Unauthorized parties to the seal sample, lacking the authorized mobile phone number, cannot authenticate, retrieve, or view the seal sample. The purpose of presenting some or all of the authorized party's identity information in the authorized party association code of the seal pattern is to prevent illegal copying of the seal pattern. If the seal pattern is copied verbatim, the copyist, lacking the corresponding authorized identity information, is easily exposed. Conversely, if one's own identity information is forcibly added to the seal pattern, it cannot pass the identity authentication of the electronic seal function software platform. Therefore, the electronic seal of this invention, when printed on paper, has extremely strong anti-counterfeiting capabilities.

[0033] The core solution of this invention is to solidify the exclusive characteristic information of the authorized party in a visually readable form within the seal pattern or its associated information area, and then use the mobile phone number as the authentication method for the authorized party regarding this or this batch of stamped samples. The mobile phone number possesses several characteristics not found in other personal identification information: 1. Relatively authoritative third-party real-name authentication provides a relatively clear identity reference; 2. Dynamic information interaction function; 3. Instant face-to-face authentication capability. Instant face-to-face authentication capability includes at least two aspects: first, whether the relevant personnel have real-time control or use of the mobile phone number—which can be confirmed by dialing it in person; second, whether the mobile phone number has obtained the authentication qualification of the authentication object—which can be verified or disproven by conducting instant authentication using the mobile phone number in person. Other communication tool numbers also possess the above characteristics to some extent, but their reliability and convenience are far inferior to those of mobile phone numbers.

[0034] Regarding electronic seal anti-counterfeiting authentication, there are three levels: The first level is online platform anti-counterfeiting authentication, which verifies the authenticity of the stamped sample by examining elements such as the electronic signature, timestamp, and hash value. This level is highly reliable but very inconvenient—essentially like checking DNA, a common method in current technology. The second level is offline electronic QR code authentication, requiring an electronic device with scanning capabilities to establish communication with the network backend to confirm the authenticity of the stamped text—essentially like checking an ID card. This level is relatively reliable but still inconvenient. The third level presents the authentication elements on the electronic seal pattern in a directly readable form. This level requires no tools and provides preliminary visual identification of authenticity, making it extremely convenient—compared to everyday facial recognition. Visual identification, combined with the authentication elements presented in the electronic seal pattern, undergoes electronic authentication through the network backend, resulting in extremely high reliability and great convenience. Therefore, the third level of electronic seal anti-counterfeiting combines convenience and reliability, making it the most practical. The third level of electronic seal anti-counterfeiting can be combined with the first level of online anti-counterfeiting methods to achieve full coverage of electronic seal anti-counterfeiting functions both online and offline.

[0035] The visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal of this invention retains strong anti-counterfeiting capabilities whether its image is printed on paper or published as a picture on the internet, demonstrating its visual anti-counterfeiting function. By combining the electronic signature and timestamp technologies already maturely applied in various online signing platforms, this invention comprehensively solves the anti-counterfeiting challenges of seals across all application scenarios, both online and offline, at both electronic and paper levels. This visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal represents a powerful extension of current online signing platform service models. The implementation method of this visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal is convenient, reliable, and highly effective at preventing counterfeiting, possessing strong application prospects and further promoting the healthy and stable development of the online economy. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal according to the present invention. It is an official seal and includes an authorized counterparty association code displayed as "Counterparty 330206-345678".

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal according to the present invention, which includes an authorized counterparty association code displayed as "Counterparty 330206-345678", a stamp sample association code displayed as "Code 0001234", and an authentication communication interface "Authentication: 85500".

[0039] Figure 3 This is one of the flowcharts for the generation and use of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal according to the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is one of the flowcharts of a method for authenticating, extracting, or viewing a sample of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal according to the present invention.

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic seal pattern with a ring-shaped auxiliary information area according to the present invention.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic seal pattern with a rectangular attached information area according to the present invention. Implementation Example 1

[0043] This invention discloses a method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal, achieved through electronic seal function software. The electronic seal function software is configured with an electronic seal authentication communication interface. When a user needs to affix a seal, they operate the electronic seal function software to generate a seal pattern, which is then affixed to the electronic text to be stamped. The seal pattern of the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. For example... Figure 1As shown, the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal's pattern includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The fixed information units include: the seal's main name 1, the seal's emblem (a five-pointed star), and the seal's main code 2. The dynamic information unit is a set of authorized counterparty association codes 4—displayed in this embodiment as "Counterparty 330206-345678"—which is a set of authorized counterparty ID numbers with the middle digits omitted. The authorized counterparty association code 4 is generated by the following method: the electronic seal operator submits the authorized counterparty's unique identity feature information to the electronic seal function software; the electronic seal function software selects a portion of the aforementioned identity feature information as the authorized counterparty association code 4 and solidifies this code in a directly readable form within the generated seal pattern. Alternatively, the authorized counterparty's name or abbreviation can be used as the authorized counterparty association code 4.

[0044] The specific authentication method for stamped samples can be referenced as follows: When an authorized party requests authentication, access, or review of stamped samples, for natural persons, the electronic seal software requires the authorized party to submit photos of both sides of their ID card and a photo of themselves holding their ID card. For legal persons, the electronic seal software requires photos of the legal person's business registration certificate and a photo of the legal person's agent holding the business registration certificate. The electronic seal software extracts the ID card information or business registration certificate information and compares it with the authenticated identity feature information of the authorized party in the database. If a match is found, identity authentication is completed; the electronic seal software grants the aforementioned authorized party the right to authenticate, access, or review this batch of stamped samples. If the above identity information does not match successfully, the electronic seal software rejects the request.

[0045] The process of generating and using the electronic seal in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the details are as follows: Step 101: The user (electronic seal operator) logs into the electronic seal function software platform, prepares the electronic text to be stamped, and is authorized to use the electronic seal after identity authentication on the platform. In actual use, the steps of preparing the electronic text to be stamped and the platform's identity authentication can be performed at any step before the stamping operation.

[0046] Step 102: The user (electronic seal operator) submits the interactive identity feature information of the authorized counterpart to the electronic seal function software platform and uses it as the authentication association information for this batch of stamped samples.

[0047] Step 103: The electronic seal function software platform selects part or all of the submitted interactive identity feature information to form part or all of the authorized counterparty association code 4, and solidifies the generated authorized counterparty association code 4 in a directly readable form within the electronic seal pattern. In this embodiment, this step can be further refined as follows: the electronic seal function software platform uses the submitted mobile phone number as the entire authorized counterparty association code 4.

[0048] Step 104: The user (electronic seal operator) performs the stamping operation. The electronic seal function software platform generates a stamping sample association code 3 and solidifies the stamping sample association code in the electronic seal pattern in a directly readable form.

[0049] Step 105: The user (electronic seal operator) affixes the generated seal pattern to the electronic text to be stamped.

[0050] Step 106: The electronic seal function software platform (back-end server, database, or operating computer) stores the seal sample generated after the seal operation.

[0051] Inserting the above steps as a whole or splitting them into more steps for using electronic seals is also within the scope of protection of this invention. For example, inserting an identity authentication process during the initial or intermediate stage of an operation, inserting electronic signature operations and retaining relevant data, recording and saving timestamp data during the stamping operation, etc.

[0052] The authorized counterparty association code 4, presented in the form of a QR code or barcode within the electronic seal pattern, also possesses certain offline authentication functions. However, it lacks visual recognition anti-counterfeiting capabilities, and the QR code is extremely inconvenient and cumbersome to use when managing and verifying large volumes of contract texts. More importantly, it is easily forged without being noticed. These shortcomings make it difficult for it to gain widespread user acceptance in application operations. Example 2

[0053] The method for generating and displaying the electronic seal is described in Example 1. Based on Example 1, the operator of the electronic seal further adds the authorized party's mobile phone number to the electronic seal function software and associates the authorized party's mobile phone number with the seal sample for authentication. The specific authentication process for the seal sample is as follows: The authorized party uses or operates the mobile phone number associated with the seal sample authentication to send an authentication request SMS to the electronic seal authentication communication interface of the electronic seal function software as required. The request information includes the seal subject name 1. The electronic seal function software extracts the mobile phone number information that sent the request information and compares it with the authorized party's authenticated associated mobile phone number information in the database. If a match is found, identity authentication is completed; the electronic seal function software grants the authorized party permission to authenticate, extract, or view the seal samples for this batch or this period. The electronic seal function software replies to the authorized party's requesting mobile phone number via SMS with the authentication, extraction, or viewing method or authentication, extraction, or viewing URL for the seal sample. In this embodiment, the background database will display all stamp samples under the authentication-associated mobile phone number that match the seal subject name 1 to the authorized party for selection. If the above identity information matching fails, the electronic seal function software will reject the request.

[0054] In this embodiment, using the authorized counterpart's exclusive email address as the authentication association tool is a reliable and convenient preferred solution, but it is not as convenient as using a mobile phone number.

[0055] Here, taking the email address as an example of the authorized party's identity information associated with authentication, the explanation is as follows: The authorized party uses or operates the email address associated with the authentication of the stamped sample to send an authentication request email to the electronic seal authentication communication interface of the electronic seal function software as required. The request information includes the seal subject name 1. The electronic seal function software extracts the email address information of the requesting party and compares it with the authorized party's authenticated associated email address information in the database. If they match, identity authentication is completed; the electronic seal function software grants the aforementioned authorized party permission to authenticate, extract, or view the stamped samples for this time or batch. The electronic seal function software replies to the email address of the authorized party who made the request with the authentication, extraction, or viewing method or authentication, extraction, or viewing URL of the stamped sample via email. If the above email address information does not match successfully, the electronic seal function software rejects the request.

[0056] Using WeChat IDs, QQ numbers, MSN numbers, or other instant messaging software numbers instead of mobile phone numbers can achieve similar functions. However, since additional actions such as following or adding them as friends are required beforehand, and the interaction and communication may not be real-time, instant messaging software numbers are not as convenient and reliable as mobile phone numbers.

[0057] The authorized counterparty association code 4, presented in the form of a QR code or barcode within the electronic seal pattern, also possesses certain offline authentication functions. However, it lacks visual recognition anti-counterfeiting capabilities, and the QR code is extremely inconvenient and cumbersome to use when managing and verifying large volumes of contract texts. More importantly, it is easily forged without being noticed. These shortcomings make it difficult for it to gain widespread user acceptance in application operations. Example 3

[0058] This invention discloses a method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal, achieved through electronic seal function software. The electronic seal function software is configured with an electronic seal authentication communication interface. When a user needs to affix a seal, they operate the electronic seal function software to generate a seal pattern, which is then affixed to the electronic text to be stamped. The seal pattern of the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal's pattern includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The fixed information units include: seal subject name 1, seal logo (five-pointed star), and seal subject code 2 or seal type name (contract seal). The dynamic information units include authorized counterparty association code 4 and seal sample association code 3. The seal pattern also includes authentication communication interface information: "Authentication: 85500".

[0059] In this embodiment, the authorized counterparty association code 4, displayed as "Counterparty: 330206-345678," is the authorized counterparty's ID number with the middle few digits omitted. The authorized counterparty association code 4 is generated by the following method: the electronic seal operator submits the unique identity information of the authorized counterparty to the electronic seal function software; the electronic seal function software selects the aforementioned identity information as the authorized counterparty association code 4 and solidifies it in the generated seal pattern in a directly readable form.

[0060] The stamp sample association code 3, displayed as "Stamp Code: 0001234", is generated as follows: During the electronic seal stamping operation, the electronic seal function software automatically generates the stamp sample association code 3 during the stamping operation, and the generated stamp sample association code 3 is solidified and presented in the generated seal pattern or its attached information area in a directly readable form.

[0061] In addition, the operator of the electronic seal submits the mobile phone number of the authorized representative's agent (handler) to the electronic seal software. The electronic seal software then associates the aforementioned mobile phone number with the stamped sample for authentication. During actual authentication, the electronic seal software identifies the communication device number used by the authorized representative's agent to grant the authorized representative the right to initiate authentication, retrieval, or review of the stamped samples for this particular batch or period.

[0062] The specific methods for authenticating, retrieving, or viewing stamped samples are as follows: Figure 4 As shown, it includes the following steps: Step 201, this step is optional: The authorized party presents its identity code certificate, such as an ID card or enterprise code certificate, that matches the code associated with the authorized party to the external authentication requester in order to prove its authorized identity and qualifications.

[0063] Step 202: The authorized party establishes communication with the electronic seal function software platform's authentication communication interface using their authentication-linked mobile phone number, and submits a request for authentication, retrieval, or access to the seal sample. The request includes seal subject identity association information, seal sample association code, or a combination of both. The seal subject identity association information is set according to regulations; for example, the seal subject's name, abbreviation, or seal subject identity code can all serve as seal subject identity association information.

[0064] Step 203: The electronic seal function software platform searches for a matching seal sample in the database based on the mobile phone number and information submitted by the authorized party.

[0065] Step 204: Matching Judgment. Depending on whether the match is successful, proceed to either step 2041 or 2042. In this step, the requesting mobile phone number and the corresponding authorization qualifications are prerequisites and necessary conditions for a successful match. The authorized party can be authenticated first, meaning the requesting mobile phone number matches the authenticated mobile phone number information of the authorized party in the database (SMS dynamic verification code verification can also be used). Then, a seal sample matching the seal subject name or seal sample association code is searched. Alternatively, a matching search can be performed simultaneously on the combination of the requesting mobile phone number and the seal subject name or seal sample association code.

[0066] Step 2051: If a match is successful, the electronic seal function software platform grants the authorized party the authority to authenticate, retrieve, or view the associated seal samples. This step can be further refined as follows: The electronic seal function software platform sends a seal sample retrieval link and retrieval code to the mobile phone number. The authorized party logs into the link and enters the retrieval code to retrieve all associated seal samples.

[0067] Step 2052: If a match fails, reject the request.

[0068] For unauthorized individuals using this stamped sample, lacking the authorized mobile phone number, there is no way to authenticate, retrieve, or view the stamped sample. By presenting the identity information of the authorized party in part or all of the stamped sample's identity information within the authorized party association code 4 of the stamp pattern, combined with the convenient authentication feature of the mobile phone number, the illegal copying of the stamp pattern can be prevented. The electronic seal of this invention retains strong anti-counterfeiting capabilities even after its pattern is printed on paper. Combined with the currently mature online signing platform model, this electronic seal can completely solve the anti-counterfeiting problem of seals across all application scenarios, both online and offline, at both the electronic and paper levels. Example 4

[0069] This invention discloses a method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal. The method is managed by a third-party certification authority, which has an electronic seal function software platform providing users with electronic seal generation, storage, and anti-counterfeiting authentication services. The platform includes technologies such as identity authentication, electronic signatures, and timestamps. The third-party electronic seal certification authority and the seal holder establish a mutually agreed-upon electronic seal service relationship and create a database of the seal holder's identity information and electronic seal authentication information. The seal holder binds a mobile communication number to send or receive electronic seal authentication information; this mobile communication number is pre-registered in the database of the seal holder's identity information and electronic seal authentication information established by the third-party electronic seal certification authority. For the seal holder user, a USB-Key authentication method can also be used.

[0070] When a user needs to use an electronic seal, they log in to the electronic seal function software platform, obtain authorization to use the seal through identity authentication or electronic signature, open, import, input, or upload electronic text to be stamped through the electronic seal function software platform, and generate a seal pattern by operating the electronic seal function software platform to affix it to the electronic text.

[0071] like Figure 5As shown, the paper-based visual recognition anti-counterfeiting electronic seal's seal pattern includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The fixed information units include the seal's main name 1, seal main code 2, a five-pointed star seal emblem, and authentication communication interface information 5 or identity feature marks or codes from a third-party authentication agency. The dynamic information units include an authorized counterparty association code 4 and a seal sample association code 3. The authorized counterparty association code 4 and the seal sample association code 3 are presented in a directly readable digital code format. The method for generating the seal sample association code 3 is described in Example 3. The authorized counterparty association code 4 is generated by the following method: In this embodiment, the authorized counterparty association code 4 consists of two sets of enterprise identity codes and one set of natural person ID card numbers. The electronic seal operator submits the exclusive identity feature information of the authorized counterparty, namely two sets of enterprise identity codes and one set of natural person ID card numbers, to the electronic seal function software; the electronic seal function software selects the aforementioned identity feature information as the authorized counterparty association code 4 and solidifies the authorized counterparty association code 4 in a directly readable form in the generated seal pattern.

[0072] The anti-counterfeiting electronic seal generates a seal pattern that, in addition to the main pattern, includes a supplementary information area. The information within the main pattern and the supplementary information area together constitute complete anti-counterfeiting authentication information. The main seal pattern is a circular official seal, including the seal body name 1 (a fixed information unit), the seal emblem five-pointed star, and the seal body code 2. Simultaneously, the main seal pattern also includes a stamping sample association code 3 (a dynamic information unit), which is a code formed based on the cumulative number of times the electronic seal has been stamped. The supplementary information area is a ring-shaped area formed outside the circular main seal pattern. This area includes two sets of enterprise identity codes and one set of natural person ID numbers. Furthermore, the supplementary information area also includes a certification authority identity code 5, which consists of the abbreviation of the third-party certification authority and its service telephone number.

[0073] In addition, the operator of the electronic seal submits the mobile phone number of the authorized representative's agent (handler) to the electronic seal software. The electronic seal software then associates the aforementioned mobile phone number with the stamped sample for authentication. During actual authentication, the electronic seal software identifies the communication device number used by the authorized representative's agent to grant the authorized representative the right to initiate authentication, retrieval, or review of the stamped samples for this particular batch or period.

[0074] The specific authentication method for stamped samples can also adopt the following process: The authorized party uses or operates the mobile phone number associated with the authentication of the stamped sample to send an authentication request SMS to the electronic seal authentication communication interface of the electronic seal function software as required. The request information includes the seal subject name 1 and the stamped sample association code 3. The electronic seal function software extracts the mobile phone number information of the sending request information and compares it with the authorized party's authenticated associated mobile phone number information in the database. If the match is successful, the identity authentication is completed. The electronic seal function software grants the aforementioned authorized party the right to authenticate, extract, or view this batch of stamped samples. The electronic seal function software replies to the aforementioned authorized party's requesting mobile phone number with the authentication, extraction, and viewing methods or authentication, extraction, and viewing URLs via SMS. Compared with Embodiment 2, this embodiment is a precise authentication. The background database will display the stamped samples under the name of the authentication-associated mobile phone number that match both the seal subject name 1 and the stamped sample association code 3 to the authorized party for authentication, extraction, or viewing. If only the name of the entity to be stamped (1) matches successfully, while the code associated with the stamp sample (3) does not match, the electronic seal function software platform will display all stamp samples associated with the name of the entity to be stamped (1) under that mobile phone number of the authorized party, for the authorized party to choose from. If the above identity information does not match successfully, the electronic seal function software will reject the request.

[0075] When new authorized parties or external personnel need to authenticate, retrieve, or view the stamped sample, they need to obtain authorization from the stamp operator and add the new authorized parties' or external personnel's mobile phone number or email address and other identity information to the authorized party authentication association information list in the database.

[0076] In another scenario, external parties can obtain the right to authenticate, retrieve, or view a stamped sample through a sub-authorization by the authorized party. The sub-authorizer submits a request to the electronic seal software platform for authentication, retrieval, or viewing of the stamped sample. The request must include the identity code, mobile phone number, or email address associated with the authenticated authorized party, as well as the seal entity association information or stamped sample association code. The electronic seal software platform sends a dynamic verification code to the mobile phone number or email address associated with the authenticated authorized party submitted by the sub-authorizer. The authorized party forwards the received dynamic verification code to the sub-authorizer. The sub-authorizer submits the received dynamic verification code to the electronic seal software platform. If a match is found, the sub-authorization is complete, and the sub-authorizer obtains the right to authenticate, retrieve, or view the associated stamped sample. The electronic seal software platform then sends the authentication, retrieval, or viewing methods for the stamped sample to the sub-authorizer.

[0077] The sub-authorization method can also be as follows: After receiving the above-mentioned sub-authorization request, the electronic seal function software platform sends a website link and file extraction code to the mobile phone number or email address associated with the authorized counterpart submitted by the sub-authorizer; the authorized counterpart forwards the received website link and file extraction code to the sub-authorizer; the sub-authorizer logs in to the website for authentication, extraction or viewing of the stamped sample based on the mobile phone number obtained for sub-authorization. Example 5

[0078] like Figure 6 As shown in Example 4, the stamp pattern generated by the paper-based visual recognition anti-counterfeiting electronic seal includes a secondary information area in addition to the main pattern. The information in the main pattern and the information in the secondary information area together constitute complete anti-counterfeiting authentication information. The main pattern of the seal is a circular official seal, including the seal body name 1, the seal logo five-pointed star, and the seal body code 2, which belong to the fixed information unit. At the same time, the main pattern of the seal also includes the stamp sample association code 3, which belongs to the dynamic information unit. The stamp sample association code 3 is a code formed based on the cumulative number of stamps of the electronic seal. The secondary information area is a rectangular frame, which includes the ID card numbers of the authorized persons of the two sets of stamp samples and the time information of the stamping operation. The time information essentially constitutes another set of stamp sample association codes. The middle digits of the ID card numbers of the authorized persons of the two sets of stamp samples are hidden to protect the privacy of the authorized persons without affecting their functionality. The rectangular frame secondary information area in this embodiment, after removing the border, is a typical amorphous secondary information area.

Claims

1. A method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal, implemented through electronic seal function software. When a user needs to affix a seal, the user generates a seal pattern by operating the electronic seal function software and affixes it to the electronic text to be stamped. The seal pattern of the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal includes fixed information units and dynamic information units. The fixed information units include a combination of one or more of the following: seal body name (1), seal logo, seal body code (2), or seal type name; characterized in that: The dynamic information unit includes an authorized counterparty association code (4); the authorized counterparty association code (4) is generated by the following method: the electronic seal operator submits the exclusive identity feature information of the authorized counterparty to the electronic seal function software; the electronic seal function software selects part or all of the exclusive identity feature information of the authorized counterparty submitted above to constitute part or all of the content of the authorized counterparty association code (4), and solidifies the authorized counterparty association code (4) in the generated seal pattern or its attached information area in a directly readable manner; the electronic seal function software retains the seal pattern sample, seal information summary or seal text formed after the stamping operation, the seal pattern sample, seal information summary or seal text are collectively referred to as the seal sample; the electronic seal function software is configured with an electronic seal authentication communication interface; the electronic seal function software authenticates and associates the identity feature information that serves as the basis for the information source of the authorized counterparty association code (4) with the seal sample, or the electronic seal function software authenticates and associates the acquired identity feature information of the authorized counterparty with the seal sample; The electronic seal function software identifies the identity characteristics of the authorized counterparty that are associated with the authentication, granting them the right to initiate authentication, extraction, or access for this or this batch of stamped samples.

2. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The unique identity information of the authorized counterparty includes the authorized counterparty's ID card number, legal person or other organization's identity code, electronic seal function software username, fixed telephone number, or the authorized counterparty's name or abbreviation.

3. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The operator of the electronic seal also submits the communication tool number information of the authorized party with unique identity characteristics to the electronic seal function software, and authenticates and associates the communication tool number information with unique identity characteristics with the stamped sample. The electronic seal function software, by recognizing the authentication-associated communication tool number information used by the authorized party, grants the authorized party the right to initiate authentication, retrieval, or inspection for this or this batch of stamped samples.

4. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The information in the auxiliary information area and the main pattern of the seal are generated and displayed synchronously, and can be printed on paper simultaneously.

5. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that: The dynamic information unit also includes a stamp sample association code (3), which is generated in the following way: during the electronic seal stamping operation, the electronic seal function software automatically generates the stamp sample association code (3) during the stamping operation, and the generated stamp sample association code (3) is solidified and presented in the generated seal pattern or its attached information area in a directly readable form.

6. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The electronic seal function software uses the identity feature information of the authorized counterparty associated with the seal sample authentication as the basis for their identity authentication when authenticating, retrieving or viewing the seal sample; The authorized party establishes a communication connection with the electronic seal function software through the electronic seal authentication communication interface, and uses its identity feature information associated with the seal sample authentication to perform identity authentication, and submits a request for authentication, extraction or viewing of the seal sample; the request information includes seal subject association information or seal sample association code (3) or a combination of both; after receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts or identifies the identity feature information of the authorized party as the basis for identity authentication, and combines the seal subject association information or seal sample association code (3) or a combination of both submitted by the authorized party to search for a seal sample that matches the above-mentioned associated elements in the database; if the match is successful, the request is granted.

7. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The authorized party uses or operates its communication tool number, which has a unique identity pointing characteristic associated with the authentication of the stamp sample, to establish a communication connection with the electronic seal function software through the electronic seal authentication communication interface, and submits a request for authentication, extraction or viewing of the stamp sample; the request information includes the seal subject association information or the stamp sample association code (3) or a combination of both; after receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts the communication tool number information or its associated identity feature information or a combination of both information submitted by the authorized party, and combines it with the seal subject association information or the stamp sample association code (3) or a combination of both information submitted by the authorized party, and searches for a stamp sample that matches the above-mentioned association elements in the database; if the match is successful, the request is granted.

8. The implementation method of a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The authorized party's sub-authorizer submits a request to the electronic seal function software for authentication, retrieval, or access to the seal sample. The request information submitted must include the authorized party's identity code information associated with the seal sample authentication or the communication tool number information associated with the seal sample authentication, and also include one or a combination of the following information: seal subject association information or seal sample association code (3); After receiving the above request, the electronic seal function software extracts the authorized party's identity code information or the communication tool number information associated with the seal sample authentication from the request information, and combines it with the seal subject association information or the seal sample association code (3) or a combination of both information in the request information to search for a matching seal sample in the database; If a matching seal sample exists, the electronic seal function software sends a sub-authorization confirmation message to the communication tool number associated with the above-mentioned authorized party's authentication; The authorized party forwards the received confirmation message to the sub-authorizer; The sub-authorizer submits a sub-authorization qualification matching request to the electronic seal function software using the received confirmation information; the electronic seal function software performs a matching judgment, and if the matching is successful, the sub-authorization is completed, and the sub-authorizer obtains the right to authenticate, extract, or view the associated stamp sample.

9. A method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7, characterized in that: The electronic seal function software is an electronic seal function software platform implemented and managed by a third-party certification body.

10. A method for implementing a visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal as described in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7, characterized in that: The seal pattern or its associated information area of ​​the visual anti-counterfeiting electronic seal also includes the associated logo information or authentication communication interface information of the electronic seal authentication agency (5).

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