Banknote incorporating a QR code previously anchored on the blockchain.

Abstract

The present invention relates to the creation of a banknote incorporating a QR-Code on the front and / or back previously anchored on the blockchain.

Description

Title of the invention: Banknote incorporating a QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain.

[0001] The present invention relates to the creation of a banknote incorporating a QR code on the front and / or back, previously anchored on the blockchain. The term "banknote" should be understood as follows: A banknote is a means of payment, generally printed on paper, most often issued by the central bank or issuing institution of a country. It can also, by extension, refer to a private printed means of payment, a bank card, or a virtual means of payment (internet).

[0002] Today, we are facing a resurgence of counterfeiters and forgers, particularly in the area of ​​payment methods. Current banknotes and bank cards contain numerous features designed to thwart counterfeiters. These include special papers, inks, holograms, designs, serial numbers, hidden words, etc. But this does not deter the forgers.

[0003] It is from this observation that the invention of the integration of a personalized QR-Code on a banknote during its design (the QR-Code) is previously anchored on the Blockchain to produce a digital certificate of authenticity (token) for putting into circulation and verification of authenticity from a smartphone or tablet or computer or a device specially designed for this purpose.

[0004] For a better understanding of the invention and its advantages, the following definition of the acronym NFT or Token in English or JNF in French is recalled:

[0005] A NFT or JNF, or non-fungible token, is a digital certificate of ownership that designates a unique object: a piece of music, an image, or a video game character. This document provides all the information about the object: its author, a complete and precise description of the stored information, and the various possible applications.

[0006] Furthermore, only its owner can decrypt or modify it, because this file uses a secret and highly secure language called encryption. It uses the Internet to transmit the encrypted information and is anchored and stored in a virtual vault that has a highly protected ledger, the blockchain.

[0007] More precisely, an NFT or JNF or token refers to a digital file to which a digital certificate of authenticity has been attached. More precisely, an NFT or JNF is a cryptographic token stored on a blockchain. The digital file itself is fungible, whether it is a photo, a video, or something else (Source: https: / / www.futura-sciences.com / tech / definitions / tech-non-fungible-token-19205 / ).

[0008] The world of counterfeiting is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and so are those who steal from projects. The falsification of documents and means of payment is no exception to this phenomenon and this rule.

[0009] The invention will make it possible to ensure the authenticity of the banknote (and therefore to avoid any fraud or falsification), guarantee its traceability and its removal from circulation when it is replaced or destroyed.

[0010] The interest of the present invention will become clearer in the description that follows.

[0011] A banknote incorporating a QR code previously anchored on the blockchain is characterized in that a database is created by its owner listing precisely for each banknote to be printed the various characteristics concerning it and more particularly the numeric or alphanumeric codes or other codes which for each banknote is recorded on a secure blockchain to produce a digital certificate (non-fungible token) of authenticity verification accessible by a personalized QR code allowing once it is physically printed to be verified by scanning or flashing from a smartphone or tablet or computer or a device specially designed for this purpose to instantly verify its authenticity by a consumer or a merchant.

[0012] The QR-Code can be coated with different geometric shapes and different colours and can be static or dynamic and customized.

[0013] It is understood and understandable that the QR-Code may be reproduced in black and white or in color to preserve the medium on which it is inserted.

[0014] According to a variant of the invention, the QR-Code can, on its partial or total perimeter, include a frieze, a drawing or text and / or numbers.

[0015] According to a complementary embodiment, the QR code is inserted into a drawing, symbol, or logo so as to blend in with the illustration on the banknote. To increase the security of verification by a QR code, it is necessary to print a QR code on both the front and back of the banknote, and for each QR code to contain different authenticity information, both of which are accessible to the user, or only one is accessible to the user and both to the owner, and for said QR codes to be static and / or dynamic.

[0016] Another advantage of the present invention is to geolocate the banknote and to put it out of circulation in case of theft or by exchange by its owner thanks to the QR code.

[0017] By extension and its embodiment and use according to a variant and preferred mode of the invention, the QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain is printed on a check or on a bank card in an unalterable manner which, by scanning or flashing it, will allow proof of authenticity and ownership and / or validation in a secure manner via an authentication and verification code.

[0018] It goes without saying that modifications can be made to the embodiment just described, in particular by substitution of equivalent technical means, without going out of the scope of the present invention.

[0019] It is understood that the invention is not limited to the areas of activity previously described, as well as the substantial improvements that may result therefrom.

Claims

Demands

1. A banknote incorporating a QR code previously anchored on the blockchain is characterized in that a database is created by its owner listing precisely for each banknote to be printed the various characteristics concerning it and more particularly the numeric or alphanumeric codes or other codes which for each banknote is recorded on a secure blockchain to produce a digital certificate (non-fungible token) of authenticity verification accessible by a personalized QR code allowing once it is physically printed to be verified by scanning or flashing from a smartphone or tablet or computer or a device specially designed for this purpose to instantly verify its authenticity by a consumer or merchant.

2. Banknote incorporating a QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain according to claim 1 is characterized in that the personalized QR-Code is coated with different geometric shapes and different colors and is static or dynamic.

3. Banknote incorporating a QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain according to claims 1 and 2 is characterized in that the QR-Code is accompanied on its partial or total perimeter by a frieze and / or a drawing or a text and / or numbers.

4. Banknote incorporating a QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain according to claims 1 and 2 is characterized in that the QR-Code is inserted into a design or symbol or logo so as to blend in with the illustration of the banknote.

5. Banknote incorporating a QR-Code previously anchored on the blockchain according to claims 1 and 2 is characterized in that, to increase the security of verification by a QR-Code, it is printed on the front and back of the banknote and that each QR-Code has different authenticity information, both of which are accessible by the user or only one is accessible by the user and both by the owner, and that said QR-Codes are static and / or dynamic.

6. A banknote incorporating a QR code previously anchored on the blockchain according to claims 1 and 2 is characterized in that the QR code previously anchored on the blockchain is printed on a check or on a bank card in an unalterable way which, by scanning or flashing it, will prove authenticity and ownership and / or validate securely via an authentication code.