Colored two-dimensional code management system

Abstract

The company provides a colored two-dimensional code management system that enables users to visually check the multiple colors of the QR code and determine its content and distinguish it from illegal QR codes, and also helps prevent repeat offenses by managing and storing terminal information data. [Solution] The colored two-dimensional code management system 10 provides QR codes in three colors (black and white) other than the data bits, red, blue, and yellow data bits, and five colors (black and white) other than the data bits to make them easier to see, making it possible to visually compare and determine the content of the QR codes, and the colored two-dimensional code management system for managing customers helps to curb crime.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] Barcodes affixed to products in supermarkets and other stores, and QR codes (a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE) were developed with the aim of making it easy to read product information, and have since been used by many retail businesses, industries and services, for example on company homepages and to direct users to campaigns. The arrival of smartphones expanded the potential of QR codes even further, and while a separate device was previously required to read QR codes, it is now possible to "read QR codes with a smartphone camera." This "combination of smartphones and QR codes" has been applied to payment systems, allowing consumers to purchase products simply by scanning the QR code and presenting the appropriate amount, and retailers can make payments simply by scanning the presented amount. [Background technology]

[0002] There are other types of two-dimensional codes, such as barcodes and color codes, and the color code has 50 times the identification power of the QR code. In the future, the "separation of color codes and QR codes" in product management is being explored. Most of the color codes are used by companies with financial resources, and personal use is still limited. The Devil Twin, which has been raised as a problem, is an attack method in which a fake wireless access point (AP) is installed at a public Wi-Fi spot, etc., and the contents of the communication of users who connect without realizing it are eavesdropped on. It is a phishing scam that guides users to a fake system and steals confidential information. It behaves like the real thing, such as relaying the connection to the Internet, but the communication is monitored and recorded by the attacker, and it eavesdrops on confidential information such as authentication information (accounts, passwords, etc.) for using external systems and services and credit card numbers sent when making online payments, so it cannot be protected even if the wireless section is encrypted. To prevent damage, it is important to check the security level of public Wi-Fi spots when using them. WPA3 security is the latest encryption security standard established to prevent damage such as eavesdropping on communications when using Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), and is introduced in company offices, public facilities, cafes, etc. However, as QR codes become more widespread, there will be an influx of QR codes with various company logos, taking advantage of the 30% tolerance for loss in reading. It will become easier to create fake Devil Twin QR codes, and their applications will expand even further. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 2938338 Two-dimensional code [Patent Document 2] Patent application 2024-056738 Coloring of QR code DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] QR codes were invented by a Japanese company called "Nippon Denso Co., Ltd." In 1994, the main purpose of QR codes was to manage parts in factories. Later, the value of QR codes became important as cashless payments became more widespread through the linkage of QR codes and smartphones. However, the first problem is the difficulty of visually identifying QR codes, which have taken over society. The second problem is that QR codes can be easily and simply created by individuals due to the widespread use of a huge number of tools such as PCs and smartphones. The third problem is that QR codes can be used to direct money and valuables to malicious individuals' smartphones, such as Devil Twins. There are many websites that can create QR codes, and among them, the "Official QRcode Maker" allows you to create a QR code by attaching a QR code to a poster, flyer, product description, etc., and then entering the URL address in the "URL" field, selecting whether or not to perform access analysis (recording the number of clicks), and then clicking the "Create QR Code" button. Many QR code creation websites are free, and the creation is automatic, so there are problems with eliminating malicious Devil Twins. Furthermore, as QR codes become more widespread, there will be an influx of QR codes with various company logos, taking advantage of the 30% tolerance for reading. This will allow for the creation of fake QR codes with Devil Twin company logos simply by copying them, further expanding the scope of their use. Simply put, this will lead to a dangerous society where people are drawn into various crimes, including those caused by malicious Devil Twins. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] There are four modes to choose from when creating a QR code, and the QR code can be made with four types of characters using numeric data (maximum 7,089 characters, indicator 0001), alphanumeric data (maximum 4,296 characters, indicator 0010), 8-bit byte data (maximum 2,953 characters, indicator 0100), and kanji data (maximum 1,817 characters, indicator 1000). In order to make the QR code visible during the creation process, the four types of characters used in the QR code are individually colored and the other data cells are colored black and the basic white of the matrix, making it possible to visually check the QR code's multiple colors and determine its content and compare it with illegal QR codes. However, as a developer, I would be disappointed if malicious two-dimensional codes colored by this invention were used for crimes. Those who wish to color two-dimensional codes for crime prevention purposes must agree in advance to providing terminal information data, and the data must be stored and contacted by complaint, as a condition for coloring. If necessary, inform those who wish to have their photos colored, including the implicit intention to report them to the public security and to make them public (which is practically impossible). Even if reporting is not possible, the criminals will be aware that their QR code information and terminal information are being monitored, which will deter them from committing crimes and prevent them from committing crimes again. Effect of the Invention

[0006] By visually checking the QR code's multiple colors, it is possible to determine its content and compare it with illegal QR codes, and by managing and storing the device information data, it helps prevent repeat offenses. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a colored two-dimensional code management system. [Diagram 2] Figure 2 shows the process for those who wish to color a 2D code. [Diagram 3] Figure 3 shows the flow of the complaint handling system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] The procedure for creating a QR code involves selecting one of four modes, converting four types of characters (numeric data, alphanumeric data, 8-bit byte data, and Chinese character data) into QR codes of different colors, and constructing a colored two-dimensional code management system that manages and stores the terminal information of those who wish to create a colored two-dimensional code. EXAMPLES

[0009] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a colored two-dimensional code management system. The system is configured and arranged using a network, with a terminal of the person requesting coloring (1), a terminal of the complainant (2), a terminal of the person against whom a complaint is made (3), the Internet (4), the Internet (5), the Internet (6), the Internet (7), a colored two-dimensional code management system (10), a reception desk for those requesting coloring (11), a reception desk for colored customers (12), a reception desk for complaints (13), a colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14), a two-dimensional code coloring server (15), a colored customer management server (16), an integrated colored customer information terminal information management server (17), a colored customer data terminal data management server (18), and a colored customer data terminal data storage server (19). EXAMPLES

[0010] Figure 2 shows the process for those who wish to color a 2D code. Those who wish to color the two-dimensional code can do so via the Internet (4) using their terminal (1). Reception desk for those who wish to paint(11)The reception desk for color applicants (11) uses an input function to input the coloring information and terminal information data (8) of the color applicant to the coloring two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14). The coloring two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14) uses an input function to input the coloring information and terminal information data (8) of the color applicant to the two-dimensional code coloring server (15). The two-dimensional code coloring server (15) uses a coloring function to color the coloring information of the color applicant and inputs it to the terminal information data (8). The coloring customer management server (16) uses an input function to input the two-dimensional code of the person who wishes to have the coloring done together with the coloring customer management server (16). The coloring customer management server (16) uses a storage function to store and store the information of the person who wishes to have the coloring done as a two-dimensional code colored by the coloring server (15) as a coloring customer data file (21) of the coloring customer information data (20). The coloring customer management server (16) inputs the coloring customer data (20) and the terminal information data (8) into the integrated coloring customer information terminal information management server (17). The integrated coloring information terminal information management server (17) uses an input function to input the coloring customer information data (20) and terminal information data (8) of the coloring customer to the coloring customer data terminal data management server (18). The coloring customer data terminal data management server (18) uses an input function to input the coloring customer information data (20) and terminal information data (8) of the coloring customer to the coloring customer data terminal data management server (19). The coloring customer data terminal data management server (19) The color customer information data (20) and terminal information data (8) of the color customer are stored and saved using a storage function that stores the data as a color customer data terminal data file (22). The integrated color information terminal information management server (17) inputs the color customer information data (20) and terminal information data (8) of the color customer into the color two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14) using an input function that inputs the color customer information data (20) and terminal information data (8) of the color customer into the color two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14). Input the information into the customer service reception desk (12) using the input function.The coloring customer information data (20) of the coloring customer is sent to the terminal (1) of the person requesting coloring via the Internet (5) using the terminal information data (8) of the coloring customer. EXAMPLES

[0011] Figure 3 shows the flow of the complaint handling system. A person (complainer) who is suspicious of the contents of the two-dimensional code coloring uses his / her own terminal (2) to make a complaint via the Internet (6). Complaint handling desk (13) The complaint reception desk (13) uses an input function to input the suspicious complaint data (9) to the colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14). The colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14) uses an input function to input the complaint data (9) to the integrated colored customer information terminal information management server (17). The integrated colored customer information terminal information management server (17) uses an input function to input the complaint data (9) to the colored customer data terminal data management server (18). The colored customer data terminal data management server (18) uses an input function to input the complaint data (9) to the colored customer data terminal data storage server (19). The colored customer data terminal data storage server (19) uses a comparison function to compare the colored customer data terminal data file (22) and the complaint data (9) to select the relevant file, and inputs the colored customer data (20) and terminal information data (8) to the colored customer data terminal data management server (18) using an input function to input the terminal information data (8), the colored customer data (20) and the complaint data (9) to the integrated colored information terminal information management server (17). The colored information terminal information management server (17) inputs the colored customer's color information data (20), terminal information data (8) and complaint data (9) to the colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14) using an input function to input the colored customer's color information data (20), terminal information data (8) and complaint data (9). The colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server (14) inputs the colored customer information data (20), complaint data (9) and terminal information data (8) to the colored customer. Complaint handling desk (13)The complaint reception desk (13) refers to the terminal information data (8) and sends the complaint information (23) to the terminal (3) of the person who is the subject of the complaint via the Internet (7) to call attention to the complaint. [Industrial Applicability]

[0012] It is easy to create a fake Devil Twin QR code by simply printing or copying the logo of a specific company onto one's own QR code. In order to deter the rapidly increasing crimes committed by Devil Twin QR codes, the colored QR code can be stored and managed by inputting terminal information into a colored two-dimensional code management system, making people aware that there is a monitoring system in place, which will help prevent repeat offenses. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1. Device of the person who wishes to color 2. Claimer's terminal 3. The device of the person against whom the complaint is filed 4. Internet 5. Internet 6. Internet 7. Internet 8. Terminal information data of color applicants 9. Claims Data 10 Colored two-dimensional code management system 11 Reception desk for those who wish to paint 12. Coloring Customer Service Reception Desk 13 Complaint handling desk 14 Colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server 15 2D code coloring server 16 Color Customer Management Server 17 Integrated color customer information terminal information management server 18 Color customer data terminal data management server 19 Color customer data terminal data storage server 20 Colored Customer Information Data 21 Colored Customer Information Data File 22 Color Customer Information Terminal Information Data File 23 Complaint Information

Claims

1. A colored two-dimensional code management system for providing colored two-dimensional codes via the Internet, comprising a two-dimensional code coloring server, a colored customer management server, a colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server, an Internet reception desk for those who wish to have colored codes, and a colored customer reception desk, which select from four types of modes for each of numeric data, alphanumeric data, 8-bit byte data, and kanji data of QR codes (registered trademark of Denso Wave) and create colored QR codes by coloring the characters of the four types of modes in different colors, for the purpose of providing colored two-dimensional codes via the Internet

2. A colored two-dimensional code management system comprising a two-dimensional code coloring server, a colored customer management server, a colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server, an Internet reception desk for those who wish to have colored codes, and a colored customer reception desk, which provide colored two-dimensional codes via the Internet, accept the submission of customer terminal information for the purpose of customer management, select four types of modes for the QR code, namely, numeric data, alphanumeric data, 8-bit byte data, and Chinese character data, and create a colored QR code by coloring the characters of the four types of modes in different colors,

3. A colored two-dimensional code management system that provides a colored two-dimensional code via the Internet, accepts the submission of a customer's terminal information for the purpose of crime prevention and customer management, selects four types of modes for the QR code, namely, numeric data, alphanumeric data, 8-bit byte data, and Chinese character data, and creates a colored QR code by coloring the characters of the four types of modes in different colors, a two-dimensional code coloring server, a colored customer management server, a colored customer data terminal data management server, a colored two-dimensional code system management proxy server, and an Internet complaint reception desk, and receives complaints about the managed customer information, prompts the customer's terminal to be careful, and prevents the recurrence of complaints.

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