Systems and methods of digital triggers and digital twins

Abstract

To provide a computer processor-based method using at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer-readable memory.SOLUTION: The method includes associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one of multiple digital twins for a group of final products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger. The method also includes: updating at least one of the digital twins based on an evolution that is associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process resulting in a commercial product; associating the at least one of the multiple digital twins with the commercial product and a second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger; and providing data associated with a trust condition.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

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[0001] (CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 904,245, filed September 23, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. [Background technology]

[0002] In some conventional systems, information regarding the history or validity of a product may be unavailable, out of date, incomplete, or inaccurate. For example, a consumer may have no way to verify whether an item of clothing is genuine or counterfeit other than trusting that the printed brand name is accurate. In another example, a consumer may have difficulty verifying the veracity of claims made by a seller regarding quality, such as containing organic ingredients, proper delivery, and the fact that the product is new, as well as verifying the authenticity of products purchased from a reseller.

[0003] Some conventional systems for validation may exist, for example based on business-wide assurance by a regulatory body, but such systems may fail to provide accurate or timely information in certain cases, such as at a specific item level, and such systems may also be subject to false claims that they are merely certified.

[0004] Thus, improvements can be made over conventional systems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] There are various aspects of the present subject matter that may be embodied separately or together in the devices and systems described and claimed below. These aspects may be used alone or in combination with other aspects of the subject matter described herein, and describing these aspects together is not intended to exclude using these aspects separately or claiming such aspects separately or in different combinations as set forth in the claims appended hereto.

[0006] In some embodiments, a computer processor-based method using at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer readable memory includes associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one of a plurality of digital twins for a group of products, where the first unique identifier corresponds to a first digital trigger.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method further includes updating at least one of the digital twins based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which the commercial product is obtained.

[0008] In yet another embodiment, the method further includes associating at least one of the plurality of digital twins with a commercial product and a second unique identifier, the second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger, and providing data related to terms of trust applicable to the first component and the end product in response to a first communication initiated based on the second digital trigger.

[0009] The at least one digital trigger may be any digital trigger known in the art, hi some embodiments, the at least one digital trigger is selected from one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first component can be used to form a commercial product and the evolution includes a manufacturing process that modifies the component. In some embodiments, the terms of trust can include distribution factors including one or more of manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, geographic certification, new manufacturing status, prior sale, recall status, and repair verification.

[0011] In some embodiments, the conditions of trust may include at least one process factor including one or more of organic process verification, fair labor verification, fair trade verification, charitable support verification, relationship verification, food standard verification, manufacturing step verification, and cold chain verification.

[0012] In some embodiments, the conditions of trust may include at least one compositional factor including one or more of: material verification, allergen verification, organic ingredient verification, non-GMO verification, antibiotic-free verification, pasture verification, recycled material verification, and ingredient verification.

[0013] The evolution may include a variety of different occurrences. In some embodiments, the evolution includes occurrence of at least one of a manufacturing step including the first component, a manufacturing step including a product derived from the first component, and a manufacturing step including a commercial product. In some embodiments, the evolution includes 1) including the first component in a group, and 2) generating a group identifier associated with the group. In some embodiments, the evolution includes separating the first component from the group. The evolution may include connecting a second digital trigger to the commercial product.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are the same trigger. In other embodiments, the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are the same trigger type. In other embodiments, the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are different trigger types. In some embodiments, the digital twin may be updated with evolution of the target product based on a second communication initiated based on at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger.

[0015] In some embodiments, the method includes determining a context of the first communication. Content of the conditional data may be determined based on the context. The context may include one or more of a consumer identity, a manufacturer identity, a distributor identity, and a retail environment.

[0016] The components can be diverse, in some embodiments, the components include at least one of a material, a part, a device, an ingredient, a foodstuff, and an animal.

[0017] Consumer products can be diverse, in some embodiments, consumer products include at least one of clothing, produce, beverages, food products, meat products, machinery, chemicals, textiles, equipment, vehicles, tools, electronics, furniture, medical equipment, toys, games, books, protective gear, medicines, bandages, masks, medications, and vaccines.

[0018] In some embodiments, the method may further include selecting a protocol for validating the digital twin based on receiving a second communication initiated based on reading at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger. The method may include providing a user interface to the brand owner. The user interface may be configured to display information related to the digital twin based on receiving a second communication initiated based on reading at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger. The method may include providing a user interface to enable the brand owner to select a protocol to view information related to the digital twin without receiving a communication from the digital trigger.

[0019] In some embodiments, the digital twin system includes a non-transitory computer-readable memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured based on instructions stored in the memory to associate a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one of a plurality of digital twins for a group of end products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger. The processor is also configured to update at least one of the digital twins based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which the commercial product is obtained. The processor is further configured to associate at least one of the plurality of digital twins with a commercial product and a second unique identifier, the second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger. The processor is also configured to provide data related to a condition of trust applicable to the first component and the end product in response to a communication initiated based on the second digital trigger. Each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger has a trigger type including one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission.

[0020] In some embodiments, the system may also include an access device configured to read at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger and, based on the reading, initiate a communication that is received by the at least one computer processor.

[0021] In some embodiments, the non-transitory computer readable memory includes instructions for the software configured, upon execution of the instructions of the software, to associate, by the computer processor, a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one of a plurality of digital twins for a group of end products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger. The memory further includes instructions configured by the processor to update at least one of the digital twins based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which the commercial product is obtained. The memory further includes instructions configured by the processor to associate at least one of the plurality of digital twins with a commercial product and a second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger. The memory further includes instructions configured to provide data related to a condition of trust applicable to the first component and the end product in response to a communication initiated by the processor based on the second digital trigger. Each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger has a type of trigger including one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a digital twin system in accordance with some embodiments. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of different aspects of a digital twin system according to some embodiments. [Diagram 3] 1 includes a block diagram illustrating the evolution of various articles according to some embodiments. [Figure 4] 1 includes a block diagram illustrating a process for verifying a condition of trust according to some embodiments. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating validation of information including additional data sources according to some embodiments. [Figure 6]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary computer system in accordance with various embodiments. [Figure 7] 1 is an exemplary diagram of a computer program product in accordance with various embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Although detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein as necessary, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Thus, the specific details disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims, and in fact as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to employ the invention in various ways in any suitable manner. The terms "one or more of a, b, and c," "at least one of a, b, and c," and "at least one of a, b, or c" are intended to represent a, b, c, or combinations thereof, such as 1) one or more a and one or more b, 2) one or more b and one or more c, 3) one or more a and one or more c, 4) one or more a, 5) one or more b, or 6) one or more c.

[0024] In various embodiments, the digital twin system may enable one or more entities, such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or consumers, to better track or understand important information related to a particular consumer product. Such information may relate to terms of trust, such as whether the consumer product is genuine or counterfeit, certified organic, or contains certain ingredients. In other embodiments, the important information may relate to a retailer or brand story, management guidelines, recall information, or other data. In various embodiments, information about the consumer product may be accessed, updated, or provided by one or more entities via one or more digital triggers. In some embodiments, the system may be agnostic to the type of digital trigger used. In other embodiments, the system may take different actions based on the particular type of digital trigger used and / or based on environmental conditions or context. Further information regarding various embodiments is discussed in more detail below.

[0025] Exemplary Digital Twin Systems and Methods 1 illustrates components of an exemplary digital twin system 10 according to some embodiments. The digital twin system 10 includes an electronic data storage system 12 and may also include one or more access devices 14 and one or more digital triggers 16 configured to be read by and / or communicate with the one or more access devices 14.

[0026] Each digital trigger may have one or more trigger types including RFID devices, barcodes, QR codes, Bluetooth devices, BLE devices, NFC devices, recognizable images, recognizable sounds, and wireless transmissions. Recognizable images may include brand names, slogans, product shapes, microscopic textures, ink splatters, leuco dyes, color-changing dyes, UV-visible images, thermal images, chemically sensitive images or dyes, magnetic inks, or other visible or latent indicia. Recognizable features may include invisible indicia or indicia that are visible in certain circumstances. RFID devices may include one or more of LF, HF, and UHF devices.

[0027] In some embodiments, the system may include at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more digital triggers. The one or more access devices 14 may correspond to the type of trigger used by the digital twin system 10 and thus may include one or more of a QR code reader, a barcode scanner, an RFID reader, a Bluetooth reader, a BLE reader, an NFC reader, an image recognition system, an audio recognition system, a magnetic sensing system, and a wireless transceiver for communicating with electronic devices via radio frequencies.

[0028] The system 10 further includes an article 18 that is the subject of the digital twin 20 stored in the electronic data storage system 12. For example, the article 18 may include a component, a material, a food, an ingredient, or a commercial product. Examples of commercial products may include one or more of clothing, food products, machines, chemicals, textiles, equipment, vehicles, tools, electronics, furniture, medical equipment, toys, games, books, protective gear, medicines, bandages, masks, drugs, and vaccines, or consumer products for purchase or use by a consumer. Food products may include one or more of vegetables, fruits, beverages, meat products, dairy products, seafood products, or fish products. Additionally, components may include commercial products used during the manufacture or assembly of other commercial products. For example, a bolt of cloth, a bag of supplies, a box of parts, or a quantity of chemicals may each be a commercial product used as part of the manufacture of another commercial product, such as clothing or electronics. Additionally, a shirt or a pair of pants may be a commercial product used as a component of a complete set that is sold as an individual commercial product. The final product may be a commercial product that is configured for sale or use by a consumer, such as through completion of one or more of manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and display by a retailer.

[0029] Each digital twin 20 may include electronic records related to a particular item, such as one item 18. In some embodiments, a digital twin 20 may be associated with two or more items 18, such as a collection of items 18 in a container or grouped together for transportation.

[0030] In various embodiments, electronic data storage system 12 is configured to store at least one digital twin 20a-20d (collectively referred to herein as digital twins 20), but may be configured to host a database filled with multiple digital twins 20. Electronic data storage system 12 may be adapted to store at least one digital twin 20 and (preferably) communicate with access device 14. For example, electronic data storage system 12 may be configured as a cloud storage system, a database, or as a more traditional local storage device (e.g., one or more computer hard drives operating using one or more computer processors).

[0031] The digital twin 20 stored by the electronic data storage system 12 may include multiple entries 22a-22d (collectively referred to herein as entries 22) and may include information related to the item 18 and / or the digital trigger 16. At least one of the entries 22 includes at least one unique identifier that corresponds to the digital trigger 16. In various embodiments, the unique identifier is also obtained by the access device 14 upon reading the digital trigger 16. Thus, the digital twin 20 may be uniquely paired with the digital trigger 16. Additionally, the association of the digital trigger 16 with the unique identifier may allow the digital twin 20 to be paired with the item 18.

[0032] Unique Identifier In various other embodiments, the digital trigger 16 and / or the digital twin 20 may have multiple unique identifiers. For example, different unique identifiers may be associated with different wireless communication protocols or different types of information related to the same item 18 and / or corresponding digital trigger 16. For example, one of the entries 22 of the digital twin 20 may include information regarding the brand of the item 18 or its shelf life, the product's stock keeping unit ("SKU"), manufacturing / factory management information, product attributes / details, blockchain records, directed acyclic graph (DAG) records, distributed ledger tracked events, track / trace authentication, ownership, and events, as shown in FIG.

[0033] In other embodiments, one or more digital triggers 16 may each be associated with a unique identifier, and multiple digital triggers 16 may be associated with a single item 18. For example, a single item 18 may be associated with two or more QR codes, RFID devices, and UHF tags, or a combination of two or more of the above-mentioned types of the same or different digital triggers 16. Associating an item 18 with multiple digital triggers 16 may enhance the ability of a manufacturer, distributor, consumer, or other entity to use a more convenient access device 14 to interact with at least one of the digital triggers 16.

[0034] The data may be entered into entry 22 automatically (e.g., by a signal transmitted from a sensor associated with item 18) or manually (e.g., by an operator using access device 14 to enter information about item 18). The data may include one or more terms of trust, such as distribution factors, process factors, and / or composition factors. Exemplary distribution factors may include one or more of manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, geographic certification, new manufacturing status, pre-sale, recall status, and repair verification. Exemplary process factors may include one or more of organic process verification, fair labor verification, fair trade verification, charitable support verification, relationship verification, food standard verification, manufacturing step verification, and cold chain verification. Exemplary composition factors may include one or more of construction material verification, allergen verification, organic ingredient verification, non-GMO verification, antibiotic-free verification, pasture verification, recycled material verification, and ingredient verification. Data entered into entry 22 in relation to terms of trust may also indicate that information about the terms of trust has been identified as unknown, ambiguous, or unreliable. For example, if the information cannot be automatically determined by the system, the entry may show a null value, or an undetermined state.

[0035] The data may also relate to the evolution of the item 18, such as a component, material, or ingredient, as the item 18 undergoes operations, such as manufacturing, preparation, shipping, storage, refrigeration, registration, association with a unique identifier, and / or other processes. The various evolving operations may result in one or more transformations and / or modifications of the item 18 until a commercial product is produced, delivered, and purchased.

[0036] Access Device The access device 14 may include one or more components of a computer system 400 (see FIG. 6 ) and may be configured to act as an intermediary between the electronic data storage system 12 and the digital trigger 16. In other embodiments, the digital trigger 16 may be configured to interact directly with the electronic data storage system 12 without using the access device 14 as an intermediary. The access device 14 may be configured to communicate with both the electronic data storage system 12 and the digital trigger 16, only with the electronic data storage system 12, or only with the digital trigger 16.

[0037] The access device 14 may be configured to communicate with the electronic data storage system 12 and / or one or more digital triggers 16. In some embodiments, the access device 14 includes a "smart device" (e.g., a computer, tablet, or smartphone) configured to communicate with other devices or networks via Wi-Fi, cellular communications, Bluetooth, etc. The access device may further include a camera, a processor, and software configured to operate as an image recognizer, such as a barcode, QR code, brand name, pre-registered image, person, or other image.

[0038] The access device 14 may communicate with the electronic data storage system 12 and / or the digital trigger 16 via wired or wireless communications. In various embodiments, the access device 14 may be integrated into the electronic data storage system 12. For example, the electronic data storage system 12 may be or may include a computer hard drive, and the access device 14 may be or may include a peripheral device connected or coupled to the computer, such as a barcode reader.

[0039] Although one access device 14 is shown in FIG. 1, multiple access devices may communicate with a single electronic data storage system 12. This may include different access devices 14 for different digital twins 20 and / or different access devices 14 for the same digital twin 20 (each accessing the digital twin 20 using the same or different unique identifiers). For example, different entities and / or types of entities may be permitted to access the digital twin 20 at different times or with different access levels. For example, some example entities may include a programmer or administrator, a brand owner, and an end consumer. A programmer or administrator of a digital identity may be responsible for generating the digital twin 20 and / or entering one or more of the entries 22. A brand owner accesses the digital twin 20 to monitor the performance and status of the article 18 (which may be used to improve manufacturing and / or factory management). Additionally, an end user may have limited access to the digital twin 20 to register or transfer ownership of the article 18 and to view certain information about the article 18 (e.g., to authenticate that the article 18 is manufactured by the brand owner).

[0040] The access devices 14 of different entities may be different. For example, a programmer's access device 14 may include a barcode reader and / or a smart device configured to communicate with both the electronic data storage system 12 and the digital trigger 16. A brand owner's access device 14 may include a computer or smart device configured to communicate only with the electronic data storage system 12. Additionally, an end user's access device 14 may include a smart phone configured to communicate with the electronic data storage system 12 and the digital trigger 16.

[0041] In various embodiments, the access device 14 includes a user interface 24 and a reader 26 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1). The user interface 24 (also shown in FIG. 2) can provide different capabilities and access to users depending on the characteristics of the users. For example, a programmer's user interface 24 can provide the programmer with the ability to generate a digital twin 20, while other users can track ownership of the item 18, record events and conditions over the life of the item 18, and so on. In one exemplary embodiment, the user interface 24 includes a touch screen (e.g., a smartphone or tablet computer screen) and the user presses or manipulates the screen to perform different activities within the user interface 24 (which can include software programs or phone applications 28 supported by appropriate middleware 30, as shown in FIG. 2). In another exemplary embodiment, the user interface 24 can include a screen with which the user interacts using peripherals such as a computer mouse.

[0042] The reader 26 may enable the access device 14 to interact with the electronic data storage system 12 and / or the digital trigger 16. Although the access device 14 in FIG. 1 is shown with a single reader 26, it should be understood that a single access device 14 may include multiple readers 26, particularly if the access device 14 is configured to communicate with the electronic data storage system 12 and the access device 14 using different communication protocols or trigger techniques.

[0043] The digital trigger 16 is configured to communicate with the access device 14, but may also be configured to communicate directly with the electronic data storage system 12. As described above, the digital trigger 16 is encoded with a unique, optionally serialized, identifier to distinguish it from digital triggers 16 associated with other items 18. The identifier may take any suitable form, such as an electronic product code ("EPC") (generally identified at 32 in FIG. 2), a chip ID, a short ID, or a unique URL pointer. In addition to the identifier, the digital trigger 16 may be encoded with additional data, such as information regarding the manufacturer of the digital trigger 16.

[0044] Digital Trigger The manner in which the digital trigger 16 communicates with the access device 14 and / or the electronic data storage system 12 can be passive or active. The term "passive" refers to a digital trigger 16 that does not include an antenna or similar means for transmitting a signal, but instead relies entirely on the access device 14 or electronic data storage system (12) to transmit (i.e., "scan") a signal to the digital trigger 16. The term "active" refers to a digital trigger 16 that includes an antenna or similar means for transmitting a signal, regardless of whether it initially receives the signal from the electronic data storage system 12 or access device 14.

[0045] In various embodiments, the digital trigger 16 comprises a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode. In other embodiments, the digital trigger 16 comprises a near field communication ("NFC"), remote frequency identification ("RFID"), Bluetooth low energy ("BLE") tag, or other wireless communication tag (generally identified at 34 in FIG. 2). In some embodiments, if the digital trigger 16 is configured as a wireless communication tag, the chip or integrated circuit may have limited writeable or non-writeable memory, or may simply store limited information such as a pointer, which may further reduce the cost of the digital trigger 16 and the cost of the digital twin system 10, making the creation of digital twins 20 for cheaper products 18 more practical. Rather than being limited to storing digital twins 20 associated with only one type of digital trigger 16 (e.g., only digital triggers 16 configured as RFID tags), a single electronic data storage system 12 may store digital twins 20 associated with different configurations of digital triggers 16.

[0046] The characteristics of the digital trigger 16 (i.e., the protocol over which it may be communicated) may determine the characteristics of the reader 26 of the associated access device 14. Thus, if the digital trigger 16 includes a barcode, the reader 26 may read the barcode, while if the digital trigger 16 includes an RFID tag, the reader 26 may include an RFID reader. Some systems may include a smartphone or other smart device configured to be familiar with multiple communication protocols and / or trigger technologies, while other embodiments may include an access device 14 that may only communicate in only one protocol (e.g., a one-dimensional barcode reader).

[0047] 1 may include additional components. For example, the article 18 may include, in addition to the digital trigger 16, one or more sensors configured to independently provide additional information about the article 18 to the digital twin 20.

[0048] Exemplary User Interface Now, in a more particular way in which a user may interact with the digital twin system 10, the programmer's user interface 24 may provide a "Digital Twin Generation" menu item that allows the programmer to generate the digital twin 20 in the electronic data storage system 12. This may include allowing the programmer to select the brand of digital trigger 16 to be paired with the digital twin 20, or the brand of article 18 to be associated with the digital trigger 16. The user interface 24 may also provide the programmer with the ability to select the characteristics of the digital trigger 16 or the article 18. The programmer may then use the access device 14 to scan the digital trigger 16 (which may or may not be associated with the article 18 when scanned by the programmer). The unique identifier of the digital trigger 16 may be automatically entered into the appropriate entry 22 of the digital twin 20, and the user interface 24 may optionally indicate to the programmer that the digital twin 20 has been successfully generated and paired with the digital trigger 16. If the digital trigger 16 is encoded with any additional data to be transmitted to the digital twin 20, this may also be transmitted from the digital trigger 16 to the digital twin 20 upon scanning the digital trigger 16. In addition to automatically entering data into the electronic data storage system 12 by scanning the digital trigger 16, the user interface 24 may provide a programmer with the option to manually enter data (e.g., brand owner information) into the digital twin 20 via the user interface 24.

[0049] The user interface 24 may include an “Add Event to Digital Twin” menu item that allows a user to provide event data to the digital twin 20. For example, the brand owner user interface 24 may include a list of events that the digital trigger 16 and / or the item 18 experience, such as shipping, pick-up at a port of entry, pick-up at a retail store, etc. When an event occurs, the user selects the appropriate event from the list. If the event has an associated location (e.g., port of entry location or retail store location), the user interface 24 may also allow the user to enter that information. Once the event (and optionally the location) is selected, the user may scan the digital trigger 16 using the access device 14, thereby updating the digital twin 20 paired with the digital trigger 16 to include the event and location (if applicable). The user interface 24 may indicate to the user that the event was successfully added to the digital twin 20.

[0050] The user interface 24 may also include a “Digital Twin Authentication” menu item that allows a user to authenticate the digital twin 20. After selecting such menu item, the user may scan the digital trigger 16 to cause the user interface 24 to display information contained within the digital twin 20. The nature of the information may vary, such as with the brand owner's user interface 24 providing different information to the user than the end user's user interface 24. Alternatively, the digital twin system 10 may be configured to allow a user to retrieve information from the digital twin 20 by simply scanning the digital trigger 16, rather than requiring the user to select the “Digital Twin Authentication” menu item. In one embodiment, the brand owner's proprietary information may be accessed and viewed by simply selecting the “Digital Twin Authentication” menu item and then scanning the digital trigger 16, while more general information or value-added services (e.g., types of information that an end user is interested in) may be accessed from the digital twin 20 and displayed on the user interface 24 by simply reading or scanning the digital trigger 16. The user interface 24 may include additional or alternative functionality.

[0051] Exemplary Evolution 3 includes a block diagram illustrating the evolution of various articles 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116 according to some embodiments. Each of the various articles may be associated with a digital twin 20 for an end product (e.g., consumer product 216) as well as a corresponding unique identifier. One or more of the articles 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, and 114 may be the same as the article 18. Each of the various articles may go through various processes or operations before generating the consumer product 116 associated with the particular digital twin 20.

[0052] Operations 120, 122, 124, 226, 128, 130, 132 may include one or more manufacturing or food processing operations such as mixing, heating, cooling, molding, cutting, printing, attaching, welding, extruding, stamping, shaping, sewing, knitting, lateral movement, or turning, among other possible operations. In other embodiments, the evolution of the article may include food processing operations, combining with ingredients, packaging, and / or transportation and distribution. For example, a baking operation may include mixing multiple ingredients, baking, and removing from a cookware.

[0053] Some example operations may occur when two or more of the items 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116 are grouped together. For example, two items, such as a tracksuit top and bottom, may be combined together and sold as one unit. Operations performed on each item may include attachment to each of the other items or holding them together while accepting attachment to another item. In another example, multiple components of a grouped item may need to be collected to form a shipping or retail unit. Retail units may include tool sets, puzzles, models, furniture kits, or meals. Shipping units may include being placed in a container or on a pallet. Operations on each piece may include moving it to a position for grouping, placing it in a position to which other pieces will move, or attaching it to one or more other items.

[0054] Before, during or after evolution, a digital trigger associated with a corresponding one of the items 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, or 116 and / or a corresponding process may be read to confirm the occurrence of the evolution or otherwise register the status of the corresponding item associated with the electronic data storage system 12.

[0055] 3 , articles 102 and 104 are combined via operations 120 and 122, respectively, to form article 106. Articles 106, 108, and 110 are combined via operations 124, 126, and 128, respectively, to form article 112. Articles 112 and 114 are combined via operations 130 and 132, respectively, to form consumer product 116. Consumer product 116 may be part of a group 118 of other identical consumer products, each associated with a different corresponding digital twin 20. In some embodiments, one or more of articles 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, and 114 may be used to form two or more of group 118 of consumer products 116.

[0056] Checking the Trust Conditions Figure 4 includes a block diagram illustrating a process for verifying conditions of trust according to some embodiments. Figure 4 includes a manufacturer 200, a distributor 202, a retailer 204, and a consumer 206. Figure 4 also includes items 218a, 218b, 218c, and 218d, a manufacturer identity 208a, a distributor identity 208b, a retailer identity 208c, and a consumer identity 208d, access devices 214a, 214b, 214c, 214d, user interfaces 224a, 224b, 224c, 224d, and readers 226a, 226b, 226c, 226d. In various embodiments, one or more of items 18, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116 may be the same as one or more of items 218a, 218b, 218c, and 218d.

[0057] In the embodiment of Figure 4, item 218a may be received by manufacturer 200, who performs one or more operations (see Figure 3) to evolve item 218a into item 218b. In various embodiments, item 218a may include one or more of digital trigger 216a (e.g., first digital trigger) and digital trigger 216b (e.g., second digital trigger) or additional digital triggers. In other embodiments, manufacturer 200 may add second digital trigger 216b to item 218a.

[0058] In various embodiments, the manufacturer 200 may attach more than one type of digital trigger to a single item 218a. These may include two or more of a barcode, a QR code, an NFC tag, a Bluetooth or BLE tag, and an RFID tag. Each digital trigger may be associated with a unique identifier, and the manufacturer may pair multiple unique identifiers with the digital twin 20 of the item 218a as well as the end product 218c. An RFID tag may be more readable by the manufacturer 200, while one or more of a QR code, an NFC tag, or a Bluetooth or BLE tag may be more readable by a distributor 202, a retailer 204, or a consumer 206.

[0059] One or more of the manufacturer 200's receipt of the item 218a and performance of one or more operations (e.g., attaching a digital trigger, performing a manufacturing step) may include having a reader 226a of the access device 214a manually or automatically read one or more of the digital triggers 216a, 216b associated with the item 218a or item 218b that can initiate one or more communications with the electronic data storage system 12.

[0060] The communication may cause data to be provided to the electronic data storage system 12. This data may include information regarding one or more of the identity 208a of the manufacturer, the article 218a, and one or more operations performed by the manufacturer that may cause the evolution of the article 218a into the article 218b. This data and / or the article 218a may further be associated with a digital twin 20 of a consumer product (e.g., article 208c). For example, some components such as raw materials, parts, fabrics, yarns, dyes, or chemicals received by the manufacturer 200 may be associated with multiple final products (e.g., consumer products) that are manufactured using this component. Thus, one component such as a large amount of fabric or chemicals may become associated with 1, 10, 50, or more final products. For example, the digital twin 20 of a shirt, garment, or textile that has not yet been produced may become associated with the fabrics or chemicals used to produce the shirt, garment, or textile in a manufacturing step.

[0061] The item 218b may be received by a distributor 208b, who performs operations that may evolve the item 218b into an item 218c. These operations may also cause a reader 226b of the access device 214b to automatically or manually read one or more digital triggers 216a, 216b, 216c associated with the item 218b or the item 218c, resulting in data being provided to the electronic data storage system 12. This data may include information regarding one or more of the distributor's identity 208b, the item 218b, and the one or more operations performed by the distributor. This data and / or the item 218b may be further associated with a digital twin 20 for a consumer product (e.g., item 208c).

[0062] The item 218c may be received by a retailer 204, who receives, stores, and sells the item 218c, for example, to a consumer 206. The retailer 204 may have a retailer identity 208c. Additionally, one or more of the retailer's actions may cause a reader 226c of the access device 214c to automatically or manually read one or more digital triggers 216a, 216b, 216c, 216d associated with the item 218c, resulting in data being provided to the electronic data storage system 12. This data may include information regarding one or more of the distributor identity 208b, the consumer identity 208c, the item 218c, and one or more actions performed by the distributor. This data and / or the item 218b may be further associated with a digital twin 20 for the consumer product (e.g., the item 208c).

[0063] Data Access In various embodiments, before, during, and after a purchase, a consumer 206 may use an access device 214 (e.g., a smartphone) to read one or more of the digital triggers 216a, 216b, 216c, 216d associated with a consumer product (e.g., an end product article 208c). By reading one or more of the digital triggers 216a, 216b, 216c, 216d, the access device 214 may initiate a communication to the electronic data storage system 12.

[0064] Based on the read, the consumer 206 may be granted access to some or all of the digital twin 20 and / or some or all of the associated data via the electronic data storage system 12. For example, the consumer may receive data associated with one or more of the consumer product, the manufacturer 200, the distributor 202, the retailer 204, the terms of trust associated with the manufacturer identity 208a, the distributor identity 208b, and the retailer identity 208c, the items 218a, 218b, 218c, and the actions taken by one or more of the manufacturer 200, the distributor 202, and the retailer 204 with respect to the items that were associated to make the consumer product available to the consumer 206. Such data may include times, dates, and locations associated with various actions and / or entities. Additionally, such data may also include worker information regarding those involved in the manufacturing, assembly, transportation, and sale of the consumer product. Such data may be further anonymized, such as by providing an employee number rather than other identifying information.

[0065] In various embodiments, based on the data, consumers 206 can verify items such as whether an item of clothing is authentic, whether a meal is organic, whether a food product contains or is free of allergens, whether the manufacturer of the product complies with fair labor, environmental, or other standards, or whether a consumer product has been subject to a recall.

[0066] In some embodiments, the consumer 206 may read the same digital trigger 16 used by the manufacturer or distributor, such as a QR code or embedded RFID tag printed on the consumer product, its packaging or label. In such cases, the consumer 206 may be provided with different information than that provided by the electronic data storage system 12 to the manufacturer or distributor. For example, the manufacturer 200 may receive manufacturing instructions after scanning the QR code, while the consumer 206 may receive marketing messages of the manufacturer 200 or retailer 204. The electronic data storage system 12 may automatically provide different information based on the identity 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d associated with the access device used by the relevant entity. In other embodiments, different digital triggers 216a, 216b, 216c, 216d may be associated with different information to be provided to different entities with different capabilities or equipment (e.g., RFID reader vs. QR code reader).

[0067] Data verification or other analysis Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating verification of information including additional data sources according to various embodiments. Figure 5 includes an article 318, digital triggers 316a, 316b, 316c, an access device 314, a user interface 324, a reader 326, a network 352, an electronic data storage system 312, a network 354, and an additional data source 350. In various embodiments, one or more of the articles 18, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 218a, 218b, 218c, and 218d may be the same as one or more of the articles 318.

[0068] In some embodiments, when an entity reads one or more of the digital triggers 316a, 316b, 316c using the reader 326 of the access device 314, the reading of the one or more digital triggers 316a, 316b, 316c may enable the entity to initiate communication with the electronic data storage system 312 over the network 352 to provide data or retrieve data.

[0069] In some embodiments, to update the confirmation of trust or to provide data regarding the condition of trust, the electronic data storage system 312 may use the data provided as a result of reading one or more digital triggers 316a, 316b, 316c to communicate with an additional data source 350 via a network 354. The additional data source 350 may represent a further computing resource managed by a third party, for example, for the purpose of assuring the trust factor. For example, the additional data source 350 may have data that can verify that the manufacturer meets fair labor standards based on identity information provided as a result of reading one or more digital triggers 316a, 316b, 316c and / or information related to one or more of the articles 18, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 218a, 218b, 218c, 218d, and 318.

[0070] Exemplary Computer System 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system (i.e., computer system 400) that may be used to perform the signal processing and / or operations described in this disclosure. Computer system 400 is configured to execute calculations, processes, operations and / or functions associated with a program or algorithm. In one aspect, certain processes and steps discussed herein are implemented as a series of instructions (e.g., a software program) that reside in a computer-readable memory unit and are executed by one or more processors of computer system 400. Upon execution, the instructions cause computer system 400 to perform certain actions and exhibit certain behaviors as described herein.

[0071] Computer system 400 may include an address / data bus 402 configured to communicate information. Additionally, one or more data processing units, such as a processor 404 (or multiple processors), are coupled to address / data bus 402. Processor 404 is configured to process information and instructions. In one aspect, processor 404 is a microprocessor. Alternatively, processor 404 may be a different type of processor, such as a parallel processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic array (PLA), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), or a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0072] The computer system 400 is configured to utilize one or more data storage units. The computer system 400 may include a volatile memory unit 406 (e.g., random access memory ("RAM"), static RAM, dynamic RAM, etc.) coupled to the address / data bus 402, where the volatile memory unit 406 is configured to store information and instructions for the processor 404. The computer system 400 may further include a non-volatile memory unit 408 (e.g., read only memory ("ROM"), programmable ROM ("PROM"), erasable programmable ROM ("EPROM"), electrically erasable programmable ROM ("EEPROM"), flash memory, etc.) coupled to the address / data bus 402, where the non-volatile memory unit 408 is configured to store static information and instructions for the processor 404. Alternatively, the computer system 400 may execute instructions retrieved from an online data storage unit, similar to "cloud" computing. In one aspect, the computer system 400 may also include one or more interfaces, such as an interface 410, coupled to the address / data bus 402. The one or more interfaces are configured to allow computer system 400 to interface with other electronic devices and computer systems. The communications interfaces implemented by the one or more interfaces may include wired (e.g., serial cable, modem, network adapter, etc.) and / or wireless (e.g., wireless modem, wireless network adapter, etc.) communications technologies.

[0073] In one aspect, computer system 400 may include an input device 412 coupled to address / data bus 402, where input device 412 is configured to communicate information and command selections to processor 100. According to one aspect, input device 412 is an alphanumeric input device, such as a keyboard, which may include alphanumeric and / or function keys. Alternatively, input device 412 may be an input device other than an alphanumeric input device. In one aspect, computer system 400 may include a cursor control device 414 coupled to address / data bus 402, where cursor control device 414 is configured to communicate user input information and / or command selections to processor 100. In one aspect, cursor control device 414 is implemented using a device such as a mouse, a trackball, a trackpad, an optical tracking device, or a touch screen. Notwithstanding the above, in one aspect, cursor control device 414 is directed and / or activated via input from input device 412, for example, in response to the use of special keys and key sequence commands associated with input device 412. In another aspect, the cursor control device 414 is configured to be directed or guided by voice commands.

[0074] In one aspect, computer system 400 may further include one or more any computer usable data storage devices, such as storage device 416 coupled to address / data bus 402. Storage device 416 is configured to store information and / or computer executable instructions. In one aspect, storage device 416 is a storage device, such as a magnetic or optical disk drive (e.g., a hard disk drive ("HDD"), a floppy disk, a compact disk read only memory ("CD-ROM"), a digital versatile disk ("DVD")). According to one aspect, display device 418 is coupled to address / data bus 402, display device 418 configured to display video and / or graphics. In one aspect, display device 418 may include a cathode ray tube ("CRT"), a liquid crystal display ("LCD"), a field emission display ("FED"), a light emitting diode ("LED"), a plasma display, or any other display device suitable for displaying user perceivable video and / or graphic images and alphanumeric characters.

[0075] The computer system 400 presented herein is an exemplary computing environment according to one aspect. However, the non-limiting example of the computer system 400 is not strictly limited to being a computer system. For example, the computer system 400 provides one aspect illustrating a type of data processing analysis that may be used according to various aspects described herein. Furthermore, other computing systems may also be implemented. Indeed, the spirit and scope of the present technology is not limited to only a single data processing environment. Thus, in one aspect, the operation of one or more of the various aspects of the technology is controlled or implemented using computer-executable instructions, such as program modules executed by a computer. In one implementation, such program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, and / or data structures configured to perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. Furthermore, one aspect is provided in which one or more aspects of the technology are implemented by utilizing one or more distributed computing environments, such as where tasks are performed by remote processing devices linked via a communications network, or where various program modules are located in both local and remote computer storage media, including memory storage devices.

[0076] FIG. 7 shows an example of a computer program product (i.e., storage device). The computer program product is shown as a floppy disk 500 or an optical disk 502, such as a CD or DVD. However, as noted above, the computer program product generally represents computer readable instructions stored on any compatible non-transitory computer readable medium. The term "instructions" as used in the context of the present invention generally refers to a sequence of operations performed on a computer and may represent entire programs or individual separable software module fragments. Non-limiting examples of "instructions" include computer program code (source or object code) and "hard-coded" electronics (i.e., computer operations coded into a computer chip). The "instructions" are stored in the computer's memory or on a non-transitory computer readable medium, such as a floppy disk, CD-ROM, and flash drive. In either case, the instructions are encoded on the non-transitory computer readable medium.

[0077] It will be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative of some of the applications of the principles of the present subject matter. Many modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter, including combinations of those features individually disclosed or claimed herein. For these reasons, it is understood that the scope of the present specification is not limited to the above description, but is as set forth in the following claims, which may be directed to any feature of the present specification, including any combination of those features individually disclosed or claimed herein.

Claims

1. 1. A computer processor-based method using at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer readable memory, the method comprising: associating, by a processor, a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one digital twin of a plurality of digital twins for a group of end products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger attached to the first component, the first digital trigger including at least one of a first RFID tag, a first barcode, and a first QR code; automatically detecting said first digital trigger using a sensor when a manufacturing step occurs; updating, by the processor, the at least one digital twin based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which an end product is obtained, the end product being formed from the first component, the evolution including the manufacturing step involving the first component; binding a second digital trigger to the end product, the second digital trigger comprising at least one of a second RFID tag, a second barcode, and a second QR code; associating, by the processor, at least one of the plurality of digital twins with the end product and a second unique identifier, the second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger; and in response to a first communication initiated by the processor based on the second digital trigger, providing to a customer data relating to the first component and terms of trust applicable to the end product; wherein each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger has a trigger type including one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission. Computer processor-based methods.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first component is used to form the final product, and the evolution includes a manufacturing process that modifies the component.

3. 3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the conditions of trust include allocation factors including one or more of manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, geographic certification, new manufacturing status, prior sale, recall status, and repair verification.

4. The conditions of trust are organic process verification, fair labor verification, fair trade verification, charitable support. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising at least one process factor comprising one or more of: food quality assurance, relationship assurance, food standard assurance, manufacturing step assurance, and cold chain assurance.

5. 5. The method of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the conditions of trust include at least one composition factor including one or more of: material of construction verification, allergen verification, organic ingredient verification, non-GMO verification, antibiotic-free verification, pasture verification, recycled material verification, and ingredient verification.

6. The evolution is including the first component in a group; A method according to any preceding claim, comprising the step of: generating a group identifier for said group.

7. The method of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the evolution comprises separating the first member from a group.

8. The method of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are the same trigger.

9. The method of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger have the same trigger type.

10. The method of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger have different trigger types.

11. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one digital twin is updated with an evolution of a target product based on a second communication initiated based on at least one of the first digital trigger and a second digital trigger.

12. determining, by the processor, a context of the first communication; The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the content of the conditional data is determined based on the context.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the context includes one or more of a consumer identity, a manufacturer identity, a distributor identity, and a retail environment.

14. The method of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the components include at least one of a material, a part, a device, an ingredient, a foodstuff, and an animal.

15. 15. The method of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the consumer product comprises at least one of clothing, agricultural products, beverages, food products, meat products, machinery, chemicals, textiles, equipment, vehicles, tools, electronics, furniture, medical equipment, toys, games, books, protective gear, pharmaceuticals, bandages, masks, medicines, and vaccines.

16. selecting, by the processor, a protocol for verifying the at least one digital twin based on receiving a second communication initiated based on reading, by an access device, of at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger; The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and the access device.

17. providing, by the processor, a user interface to a brand owner; 17. The method of any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the user interface is configured to display information related to the at least one digital twin based on receipt of a second communication initiated based on reading of at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger.

18. providing, by the processor, a user interface to enable a brand owner to select a protocol for viewing information related to the at least one digital twin without receiving a communication from a digital trigger; The method according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and an access device used by the brand owner.

19. a non-transitory computer readable memory; coupled to the memory and based on instructions stored in the memory, Associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one digital twin of a plurality of digital twins for a group of end products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger attached to the first component, the first digital trigger including at least one of a first RFID tag, a first barcode, and a first QR code; automatically detecting said first digital trigger using a sensor when a manufacturing step occurs; updating the at least one digital twin based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which an end product is obtained, the end product being formed from the first component, the evolution including the manufacturing step that includes the first component; coupling a second digital trigger to the end product, the second digital trigger comprising at least one of a second RFID tag, a second bar code, and a second QR code; Associating at least one of the plurality of digital twins with the end product and a second unique identifier, the second unique identifier corresponding to a second digital trigger; and in response to a first communication initiated based on the second digital trigger, providing to a customer data relating to terms of trust applicable to the first component and the end product; and a processor configured to: each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger has a trigger type including one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission; Digital twin system.

20. 20. The system of claim 19, further comprising an access device configured to read at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger and, based on the reading, initiate a communication received by at least one computer processor.

21. The first building block is used to form the final product, and the evolution is 21. The system of claim 19 or 20, comprising a manufacturing process for modifying a component.

22. 22. The system of any one of claims 19 to 21, wherein the conditions of trust include allocation factors including one or more of manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, geographic certification, new manufacturing status, prior sale, recall status, and repair confirmation.

23. 22. The system of any one of claims 19 to 21, wherein the conditions of trust include at least one process factor including one or more of organic process verification, fair labor verification, fair trade verification, charitable support verification, relationship verification, food standard verification, manufacturing step verification, and cold chain verification.

24. The system of any one of claims 19 to 23, wherein the conditions of trust include at least one composition factor including one or more of: material verification, allergen verification, organic ingredient verification, non-GMO verification, antibiotic-free verification, pasture verification, recycled material verification, and ingredient verification.

25. The evolution is including the first component in a group; and generating a group identifier associated with said group.

26. The system of any one of claims 19 to 25, wherein the evolution comprises separating the first component from a group.

27. The system of any one of claims 19 to 26, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are the same trigger.

28. The system of any one of claims 19 to 26, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger have the same trigger type.

29. The system of any one of claims 19 to 26, wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger have different trigger types.

30. 30. The system of any one of claims 19 to 29, wherein the at least one digital twin is updated with evolution of a target product based on a second communication initiated based on at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger.

31. determining a context of the first communication; The system of any one of claims 19 to 30, wherein the content of the conditional data is determined based on the context.

32. The context includes the identity of the consumer, the identity of the manufacturer, the identity of the distributor, 32. The system of claim 31, further comprising one or more of: a retail environment;

33. The system of any one of claims 19 to 32, wherein the components include at least one of a material, a part, a device, an ingredient, a foodstuff, and an animal.

34. 34. The system of any one of claims 19 to 33, wherein the consumer products include at least one of clothing, agricultural products, beverages, food products, meat products, machinery, chemicals, textiles, equipment, vehicles, tools, electronics, furniture, medical equipment, toys, games, books, protective gear, medicines, bandages, masks, medications, and vaccines.

35. selecting a protocol for verifying the at least one digital twin based on receiving a second communication initiated based on reading by an access device of at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger; The system of any one of claims 19 to 34, wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and the access device.

36. providing a user interface to a brand owner; The system of any one of claims 19 to 35, wherein the user interface is configured to display information related to the at least one digital twin based on receiving a second communication initiated based on reading at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger.

37. providing a user interface to enable a brand owner to select a protocol for viewing information related to the at least one digital twin without receiving a communication from a digital trigger; The system of any one of claims 19 to 36, wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and an access device used by the brand owner.

38. In executing the software's instructions, the computer processor: Associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one digital twin of a plurality of digital twins for a group of end products, the first unique identifier corresponding to a first digital trigger attached to the first component, the first digital trigger including at least one of a first RFID tag, a first barcode, and a first QR code; automatically detecting said first digital trigger using a sensor when a manufacturing step occurs; updating the at least one digital twin based on an evolution associated with the first component and that is at least part of a process by which an end product is obtained, the end product being formed from the first component, the evolution including the manufacturing step that includes the first component; coupling a second digital trigger to the end product, the second digital trigger comprising at least one of a second RFID tag, a second bar code, and a second QR code; Associating at least one of the plurality of digital twins with a second unique identifier corresponding to the end product and a second digital trigger; and and instructions for software configured to: in response to a communication initiated based on the second digital trigger, provide to a customer data relating to terms of trust applicable to the first component and the end product; each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger has a trigger type including one or more of an RFID device, a barcode, a QR code, a Bluetooth device, a BLE device, an NFC device, a recognizable image, a recognizable sound, and a wireless transmission; Computer program.

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