Masked Data Layer E-Commerce and Shipping Packaging Labeling

Abstract

The invention is a physical packaging label applied to shipments in e-commerce and cargo transportation processes, which prevents unauthorized third parties from physically reading the recipient's personal data (10). The label (10) consists of a main model with an adhesive base surface (40) that allows it to adhere to packaging surfaces, or an alternative non-adhesive body architecture suitable for attachment to bags by means of mechanical fasteners such as staples. The invention includes a physically masked data field (20) in which certain characters of the recipient's name and address information are printed in a masked form, and a cryptographic data access code (30) that contains the recipient's masked real identity, contact and address information in an encrypted form. This code (30) can only be read by handheld terminals and dispensing devices that are integrated into the central logistics database and have defined data access authorization.The invention conceals data that is clearly visible on traditional labels within the physical layer of the packaging's own structural design.

Description

1 TARIFF Masked Data Layer E-Commerce and Shipping Packaging Labeling Technical Area This invention has applications in the e-commerce, logistics, cargo transportation, food and grocery ordering sectors. The invention relates to packaging and labeling products used. Specifically, it concerns cargo and delivery. 5 stickers affixed to the packages, to prevent unauthorized third parties from accessing them during transport and distribution. preventing the recipient from physically accessing personal data such as name, surname, and full address; with visually hidden data layers that can be scanned by authorized readers. It relates to a physical e-commerce and shipping packaging label that contains an encrypted digital code. State of the Art 10 Today, companies operating in the e-commerce, logistics, cargo, and courier transportation sectors... in delivery systems, labels are affixed to packages (parcels, boxes, envelopes, bags) to be shipped. Traditional packaging labels are used. This is the current state of technology. The labels must include the recipient's name, surname, phone number, and full address without any concealment. It is printed without any layers, completely clear and legible. This is a physical and 15 Structurally, this brings with it the following technical problems and security vulnerabilities: Physical Data Leaks: During transportation, sorting at logistics centers, and in distribution vehicles. During the storage and delivery stages to the end user, cargo packages undergo numerous processes. It remains open to physical access by an unauthorized third party. The information on the label must be clearly visible. Printing the package exposes these critical data to physical contact for those carrying, seeing, or near it. 20 It does not prevent him from reading, taking notes, or photographing. Post-Waste and Disposal Security Vulnerability: End users after delivery is complete. Dispose of packaging boxes or packages directly in the trash or recycling bins without removing the labels. They throw them into recycling bins. These physically permanent labels allow malicious individuals to... physically collecting personal data from garbage or waste sites (data 25 (This creates the conditions for leakage). Lack of Visual Protection: Current label designs provide minimal data protection. any physical masking, covering or layering that allows for its restriction There is no such mechanism. This means that in the operational process, the courier only delivers to the address. 30 This is the reason. 2 In conclusion, cargo and e-commerce packaging labels, as known from the art, are personal packaging labels. It fails to provide data protection and data minimization principles at the physical level. Data security during and after the delivery process is completely uncontrolled and open. It leaves it on the physical surface. Purpose of the Invention 5 The main purpose of this invention is to create packaging used in e-commerce and cargo transportation processes. The labels' personal data belonging to the recipient is physically transmitted during the transportation, distribution, and disposal phases. masked areas and encrypted digital access codes that prevent leakage The goal is to develop a physical e-commerce and shipping packaging label that incorporates both. The underlying purposes of the invention and the technical problems it solves are listed below: 10 Ensuring Complete Privacy in the Physical Environment: One aim of the invention is to ensure that packages to be sent are completely confidential. Instead of traditional plain text labels, the recipient's name, surname, and address information are displayed. The goal is to provide a physically masked area where certain characters are printed with their features obscured. This allows... When packages are transported or discarded after delivery, unauthorized third parties' personal belongings may be damaged. It is made impossible to physically read or intercept the data. 15 Limiting Unauthorized Visual Access: One purpose of the invention is to prevent the recipient from seeing the masked reality. Identity and address information printed on the label and only available to authorized distribution devices. The goal is to store it in an encrypted digital code (QR code / barcode) that can be scanned. Thus, visual access to data is completely restricted at the physical layer. Compliance with International Packaging Standards and GDPR Legislation: The invention is a 20 Its other purpose is; existing industrial label printing machines, barcode readers and cargo The bags / boxes can work seamlessly with production lines without adding any extra operational burden. The goal is to create a physical data security layer that can be applied directly to the packaging surface. In conclusion, the invention addresses data breaches caused by physical labels in the e-commerce and logistics sectors. reducing risks to zero, the data minimization principle is directly incorporated into the packaging material itself. 25 It offers an innovative packaging label hardware that solves the problem through its structural design. 3 Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Front view of an e-commerce and shipping packaging label with a masked data layer. A schematic drawing showing the physical spaces on a surface. Explanation of References in Figures To better understand the invention, the parts, components, and 5 used in the schematic drawings are shown. The modules are numbered below: (10): Label Body (20): Physical Masked Data Space (30): Cryptographic Data Access Code (QR Code / Barcode) (40): Adhesive Base Surface / Mechanical Fixing Area 10 Description of the Invention This invention is a device that can be affixed to shipments during e-commerce and cargo transportation processes. unauthorized third parties may access the recipient's personal data during the transportation and distribution stages. visual masking areas on it, which prevent it from being physically read. It is a physical e-commerce and shipping packaging label containing an encrypted digital code (10). 15 The invention concerns the main body of the packaging label (10), shipping bag, envelope, carton or box. an adhesive backing that allows it to adhere to the outer surface of all kinds of packaging materials. This adhesive base surface (40) forms the packaging of the label body (10). It has an industrial adhesive formula that prevents it from peeling off spontaneously. On the front surface of the label body (10) facing the outside world, the recipient's name, surname and telephone number 20 Certain characters in critical personal data such as phone numbers and addresses should be replaced with asterisks or similar symbols. There is a physical masked data field (20) that is printed by covering it with closing characters. Thanks to this physically masked data space (20), packages can be transported on logistics lines or delivered When subsequently discarded, the label's surface provides no meaningful personal information to external individuals who look directly at it. Access to the data is physically blocked. 25 On the label body (10), right next to or below the physical masked data field (20) There is a cryptographic data access code (30) located in this location. This cryptographic data The access code (30) is printed on the label surface in QR code or barcode format. 4 The recipient's masked real identity, contact and delivery address information is encoded in this code (30) It is stored digitally in encrypted form. This cryptographic data... access code (30), which cannot be deciphered when scanned by external standard readers, It is connected only to the central system of the logistics and cargo company and has defined data access authorization. It has a data structure that can be decoded by handheld terminals and dispensing devices. 5 Thus, when the courier arrives at the delivery point, he can enter this code (30) only with his authorized device. They can reach the address by scanning it. The subject of the invention is the label body (10), the physically masked data field (20) on it and the cryptographic Thanks to the data access code (30) integration, the courier's job in operational distribution processes while ensuring that it is done completely, the data that is clearly visible on traditional labels is placed on the packaging 10 It abstracts itself at the physical level through its own structural design. In another alternative application of the invention, the label body (10) is an adhesive surface It may not contain. In this alternative, the label body (10) is especially plastic or paper carrying. The bags are fastened to the openings with staples, stitching, or similar mechanical fasteners. It is manufactured from paper or cardboard material in a way that allows it to be attached. This mechanically connected 15 In practice, the physical masked data field (20) and the cryptographic data access code (30) are the same. It performs security functions. How the invention can be applied to industry. The subject of the invention is masked data layer e-commerce and cargo packaging label (10); packaging in industry, label production printing presses, logistics and cargo centers, e-commerce warehouses 20 and can be mass-produced in seconds in all packaging operations offering courier services. It is suitable for application within the scope of the invention. The industrial production and market application of the invention. The formats are detailed below: Integration with Existing Labeling Machines: The label body (10) that is the subject of the invention is widely used in the market. Standard thermal / ribbon label raw materials used in roll or folded form 25 It can be mass-produced using existing industrial methods. E-commerce companies or cargo branches can utilize these methods. Without needing to make any hardware changes to barcode printers, simply By updating the print template software, the physical masked data field (20) and cryptographic data It can print the access code (30) on the label surface in seconds. Full Compatibility with Logistics Handheld Terminals: Cryptographic data access code printed on the label. (30), laser barcode readers, camera-equipped handhelds currently used in the cargo sector geometric shapes that can be optically scanned and read by terminals and smart dispensing devices It conforms to standards (QR code, DataMatrix or Barcode 128 format). This allows for a new approach in the field. No hardware investment is required. 5 Industrial Compliance with KVKK and GDPR Legislation: Invention, e-commerce platforms and cargo Directly packaging physical data leaks poses a significant legal risk for companies. It solves the problem in this stage. Adhesive backing for shipping bags, packaging boxes or envelopes. This label, which is applied directly through the surface (40), is required by the GDPR of the data controller companies. It offers an industrial standard that automates compliance processes. 10 20 6 REQUESTS Claim 1. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10); shipping bag, envelope, parcel or box an adhesive backing surface that allows it to adhere to the outer surface of packaging materials such as [items / items]. It is characterized by containing a label body (10) which contains (40) and its feature is; The said On the label body (10), visual access to recipient data by unauthorized third parties is prevented. In order to prevent this, certain characters of the recipient's name, surname, and full address are removed. At least one physical masked data field (20) that is printed by being closed, the Receiver’s masked real identity, contact and delivery information in digitally encrypted form on it handheld terminals or dispensing devices that host and have only defined data access authorization. at least one cryptographic data access code (30) that can be scanned and deciphered optically by 10 It includes. Claim 2. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The cryptographic data access code (30) in question is printed on the label body (10) The format is alphanumeric, structuring it in the form of a barcode or QR code. Claim 3. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is 15 the recipient's name, surname, telephone number and full address in the said physical masked data field (20) The characters between the data are covered with asterisks (*), squares (#) or block symbols It has a print format in which it is masked. Claim 4. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The cryptographic data access code in question (30) can be read by standard external optical readers 20 undecipherable when scanned, only by logistics distribution handheld terminals It is printed on the label surface in a decipherable geometric code structure. Claim 5. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The label body in question (10) can be made of paper, cardboard, plastic (PP, PE, PVC) or thermally sensitive material. It is made from packaging materials. 25 Claim 6. According to Claim 1, an e-commerce and cargo packaging label (10) is characterized by the following: When the adhesive base surface (40) is attempted to be removed from the label packaging, the label industrial self-destructing by causing the body (10) or packaging to tear. It contains an adhesive layer. 7 Claim 7. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The physical masked data field (20) and cryptographic data located on the label body (10) access code (30), thermal printing, ribbon printing or inkjet printing It must be printed on the label surface in a single layer using at least one of these technologies. Claim 8. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is 5 external reading of the label body (10) and the physical masked data field (20) to completely block out light, an opaque middle layer or a black-colored primer It contains a barrier. Claim 9. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, On the body of the label (10) in question, it is indicated whether the package has been opened by unauthorized persons or 10 At least one opening safety line that physically indicates whether it has been tampered with. (tamper-evident perforation) is found. Claim 10. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; The feature is that the cryptographic data access code (30) located on the label body (10) is water Maintaining optical readability against droplets, friction, and external weather conditions 15 This is because it is coated with a transparent protective lamination or lacquer layer. Claim 11. An e-commerce and cargo packaging label (10); packaging bag, envelope or box physically attached by means of staples, stitching or similar mechanical fasteners It is characterized by containing a non-adhesive label body (10) suitable for attachment and The feature is that unauthorized third parties cannot access recipient data on the label body (10). In order to prevent visual access, the recipient's name, surname, and full address data are specified. At least one physical masked data field (20) in which the characters are printed with the characters covered, Receiver The masked true identity, contact and delivery information are digitally encrypted. handheld terminals or distributors that host data and have only defined data access authorization. at least one cryptographic data access code that can be optically scanned and deciphered by devices 25 (30) is included. 8 SUMMARY Masked Data Layer E-Commerce and Shipping Packaging Labeling The invention refers to a process where materials applied to shipments during e-commerce and cargo transportation processes are sent to the recipient. preventing unauthorized third parties from physically reading personal data. It is a physical packaging label (10). The subject of the invention is the label (10); adhesion to packaging surfaces 5 a main model or staple-like structure containing an adhesive base surface (40) an adhesive-free alternative suitable for attaching to bags via mechanical fasteners It has a body architecture. The invention allows for the representation of specific characters of the recipient's name and address information. a physical masked data field (20) that is printed by being closed and the receiver’s masked real A cryptographic data access system that stores identity, contact, and address information in encrypted form. 10 It includes code (30). The said code (30) is only integrated into the central logistics database. and by handheld terminals and dispensing devices with defined data access authorization It is legible. The invention allows data that is clearly visible on traditional labels to be printed on the packaging itself. It conceals it in the physical layer through its structural design.

Claims

6 REQUESTS Claim 1. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10); shipping bag, envelope, parcel or box an adhesive backing surface that allows it to adhere to the outer surface of packaging materials such as [items / items]. It is characterized by containing a label body (10) which contains (40) and its feature is; The said On the label body (10), visual access to recipient data by unauthorized third parties is prevented. In order to prevent this, certain characters of the recipient's name, surname, and full address are removed. At least one physical masked data field (20) that is printed by being closed, the Receiver’s masked real identity, contact and delivery information in digitally encrypted form on it handheld terminals or dispensing devices that host and have only defined data access authorization. at least one cryptographic data access code (30) that can be scanned and deciphered optically by 10 It includes. Claim 2. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The cryptographic data access code (30) in question is printed on the label body (10) The format is alphanumeric, structuring it in the form of a barcode or QR code. Claim 3. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is 15 the recipient's name, surname, telephone number and full address in the said physical masked data field (20) The characters between the data are covered with asterisks (*), squares (#) or block symbols It has a print format in which it is masked. Claim 4. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The cryptographic data access code in question (30) can be read by standard external optical readers 20 undecipherable when scanned, only by logistics distribution handheld terminals It is printed on the label surface in a decipherable geometric code structure. Claim 5. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The label body in question (10) can be made of paper, cardboard, plastic (PP, PE, PVC) or thermally sensitive material. It is made from packaging materials. 25 Claim 6. According to Claim 1, an e-commerce and cargo packaging label (10) is characterized by the following: When the adhesive base surface (40) is attempted to be removed from the label packaging, the label industrial self-destructing by causing the body (10) or packaging to tear. It contains an adhesive layer. 7 Claim 7. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, The physical masked data field (20) and cryptographic data located on the label body (10) access code (30), thermal printing, ribbon printing or inkjet printing It must be printed on the label surface in a single layer using at least one of these technologies. Claim 8. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is 5 external reading of the label body (10) and the physical masked data field (20) to completely block out light, an opaque middle layer or a black-colored primer It contains a barrier. Claim 9. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; its characteristic is, On the body of the label (10) in question, it is indicated whether the package has been opened by unauthorized persons or 10 At least one opening safety line that physically indicates whether it has been tampered with. (tamper-evident perforation) is found. Claim 10. An e-commerce and shipping packaging label (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 11; The feature is that the cryptographic data access code (30) located on the label body (10) is water Maintaining optical readability against droplets, friction, and external weather conditions 15 This is because it is coated with a transparent protective lamination or lacquer layer. Claim 11. An e-commerce and cargo packaging label (10); packaging bag, envelope or box physically attached by means of staples, stitching or similar mechanical fasteners It is characterized by containing a non-adhesive label body (10) suitable for attachment and The feature is that unauthorized third parties cannot access recipient data on the label body (10). In order to prevent visual access, the recipient's name, surname, and full address data are specified. At least one physical masked data field (20) in which the characters are printed with the characters covered, Receiver The masked true identity, contact and delivery information are digitally encrypted. handheld terminals or distributors that host data and have only defined data access authorization. at least one cryptographic data access code that can be optically scanned and deciphered by devices 25 (30) is included.

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