Key set and product verification process

Abstract

The subject of the invention involves verifying the product by pairing a code anywhere on the product with a code accessible to the user upon purchasing the the product, using a key set. The invention pertains to a method of creating and verifying a key set consisting of two related but different keys, located on the packaging and the inside.

Description

[0001] KEY SET AND PRODUCT VERIFICATION PROCESS

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The subject of the invention involves verifying the product by pairing a code anywhere on the product with a code accessible to the user upon purchasing the the product, using a key set. The invention pertains to a method of creating and verifying a key set consisting of two related but different keys, located on the packaging and the inside.

[0004] Prior art

[0005] Nowadays, products purchased in sectors such as medical, cosmetics and beverages have a verification code on them. These codes are used to provide information about the authenticity of the product when scanned by the purchasing user. However, these codes, which are often printed on the packaging of the product, can be easily copied and reproduced, and are used in unauthentic products and offered for sale. The product code system being only available on the packaging leads to these and other problems. This lack of a key set raises several important challenges for product authentication and security.

[0006] In the present technique, if the same code is used on and in the product packaging, this facilitates product authentication but reduces reliability. As the code becomes easier to verify, it also becomes easier to duplicate the code. As a result, using the same code makes it easier for malicious actors to counterfeit the product and present it as original. This reduces the trustworthiness of verification by users. Without the use of the different verification code in the known state of the art, it becomes easier for counterfeiters to forge products. As a result, the brand's reputation is damaged and consumers' trust is undermined. Nowadays, unreliable verification processes and counterfeiting are costly for brands. The circulation of counterfeit products in the market negatively affects the sales of original products and causes the brand to suffer financial losses.

[0007] Furthermore, in the current state of the art, the use of a single verification code weakens the tracking processes of the product in question and causes problems in logistics or product recalls. Consumers want to be assured of the authenticity and safety of the products purchased. If the product authentication process is unreliable or the risk of counterfeiting is high, this has a negative impact on consumer trust. The consumer's brand loyalty decreases and therefore reduces consumer trust.

[0008] The single code authentication system in the known state of the art allows the reuse of a product that has already been used. Counterfeiters are able to fill / insert a similar product inside the original product. In such situations, the user is not sure whether the product they have purchased has been opened before, even though they have a verification code.

[0009] The Aim of the Invention

[0010] In the subject matter of the invention, existing techniques are surpassed by the fact that the product codes consist of two related, yet different keys on and inside the packaging. In product security and verification processes, it is aimed to prevent counterfeiting, increase consumer confidence and ensure legal compliance with codes that are verified using related but different keys on and inside the packaging.

[0011] Security codes placed on the packaging and inside the products make them difficult to be counterfeited. These codes can be easily scanned and verified through special software or mobile applications. With the subject matter of the invention, it is aimed to significantly reduce the introduction of counterfeit products to the market. The complexity and uniqueness of the codes are planned to prevent counterfeiting by creating a deterrent effect on counterfeiting attempts.

[0012] Consumers want to be sure that the products they purchase are original and safe. With the subject matter of the invention, consumers can quickly check the authenticity and quality of the product thanks to verifiable codes on the packaging and / or box. The invention increases brand loyalty and consumer satisfaction by increasing consumer confidence.

[0013] Many countries have strict laws and regulations in force for product safety and consumer protection. Verifiable codes on packaging are an effective tool to comply with these legal requirements. By using these codes, manufacturers ensure that the traceability of their products and prove that they comply with the legal regulations. One of the purposes of the subject matter of this invention is to ensure the legal compliance and the subject matter of the present invention is compatible with GS1 standards. GS1 is a set of standards that provide unique and universal identification of products, services and places worldwide. These standards facilitate the tracking of products throughout the supply chain, automating transactions and standardizing the exchange of data. GS1 is used in sectors as diverse as retail, healthcare, transport and logistics and is managed by the GS1 organization, which operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. GS1 standards play a fundamental role in ensuring effective data management and operational efficiency at every stage of the supply chain, contributing to the smooth functioning of global trade.

[0014] In other words, the codes on and within the box and / or packaging, which are verified using related, yet different keys, play vital role in ensuring product safety and consumer confidence in the modern business world. The key set subject matter of this invention serves various purposes such as preventing counterfeiting, increasing consumer satisfaction and complying with legal regulations.

[0015] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0016] The figures pertaining to the key set suitable for the purposes of the subject matter of the invention are as follows;

[0017] Figure 1 - Illustration of the inventive key set

[0018] Figure 2 - Schematic representation of the process steps of the inventive key set

[0019] The elements in the figures above are numbered as follows and will be used accordingly for the remainder of the description:

[0020] 1. Key set

[0021] 2. General code

[0022] 3. Confidential code

[0023] 4. General key

[0024] 5. Confidential key

[0025] 6. Key pair generation

[0026] 7. Key usage

[0027] 8. Code set generation

[0028] 9. Key embedding in general code

[0029] 10. Key embedding in confidential code

[0030] 11. Secure distribution

[0031] 12. Product verification

[0032] 12.1. Access to general key 12.2. Access to confidential code

[0033] 12.3. Notifying the user for confidential code

[0034] 13. Verification result

[0035] The invention creates a product-specific key set(l) for each product. The key set(l) consists of a general code(2), which is a similar or unique code associated with the product that is visible to the users on the packaging and / or box of the product, a confidential code(3), which is a unique code associated with the product, which cannot be seen by the user without opening the product, which cannot be hidden again and where users can deactivate the security measure once, on the inside of the packaging and / or box of the product, consists of a general key(4), which is a key in the database that points to information about the product that users can access with the mentioned general code(2), and a confidential key(5), which is a key in the database associated with the mentioned general key(4) that points to information about the product that users can access with the mentioned confidential code(3). The key set(l) provides a comprehensive tag structure for verifying the authenticity and security of products. The inventive key set(l) is designed to prevent counterfeiting of products, to indicate whether the product has been opened before or not, and to guarantee genuine products to consumers.

[0036] For each product, either a completely unique or a key pair, one unique and one similar, is generated in a database, preferably in the cloud. This key pair consists of a general key(4) and a confidential key(5) and is used for secure key generation. The general key(4) and confidential key(5) are designed to enable tracking and verification of products. The general key(4) and the confidential key(5) are used to store and protect important information about the product itself.

[0037] The general key(4) generated from the key pair is stored in the database for use in publicly accessible areas. The general key(4) contains basic information about the product (such as production details, batch number, expiration date, etc.) and when scanned, these details are displayed. The confidential key(5) is only used at the moment of verifying the authenticity of the product. The confidential key(5) is stored in the database in a matched state and is only used during the confirmation of purchased product. The code pair corresponding to the key pair consists of two different types of codes, namely general code(2) and confidential code(3). The general code(2) and confidential code(3) can be stored dynamically or statically. The dynamically stored general code(2) or confidential code(3) allows to modify the content without changing the final version.

[0038] A general key(3) is embedded in a general code(2), which is a type of coding such as a barcode, QR. code or similar, located on a visible part of the product. The general code(2) is usually located on the boxi packaging or label of the product.

[0039] The confidential key(5), which will be used to authenticate the product, is embedded in the confidential code(3), which can only be unlocked and used after the product has been purchased by the user. The matching of the confidential code(3) and the confidential key(5) is criticak to verify the authenticity of th purchased product. The verification scan of the product is logged each time. The user is informed about the authenticity of the product in the first scan when the confidential code(3) and confidential key(5) in the purchased product are matched and verified. If the confidential code(3) and the confidential key(5) have already been matched, the uset and the manufacturer are informed.

[0040] Secure distribution processes are put in place to prevent unauthorized copying and modification of products. Secure distribution process may include blockchain and similar technologies. Secure channels are used to securely transmit the confidential key(5), general key(4) and critical information from production facilities to distribution points. This prevents unauthorized copying and modification during product distribution.

[0041] The general key(4) from the scanned general code(2) visible on the product is retrieved from a secure database. The information stored in the general key(4) is made available to the user. The confidential code(3) contains the confidential key(5) necessary to verify the authenticity of the product.

[0042] The user starts the verification process by scanning the general code(2), which is visible on the product, to match the general key(4). The scan of the general code(2) is recorded and when the general code(2) matches the general key(4), the general information of the product is accessed. The user then opens the purchased product to access and scan the confidential code (3). After scanning the confidential code(3), it displays the confidential key(5) which acts as a verification. It is checked whether the confidential key(5) has already matched the general key(4). The matching of the confidential key(5) is recorded.

[0043] There is a confidential key(5) in the confidential code(3), which is hidden in a way that will be obvious when the product is opened. After the scan, the user is informed whether the confidential code(3) and confidential key(5) match or not. The authenticity / originality of the product is verified through the decoded information and related records. Verification results are recorded and warnings are given to the user and the manufacturer when necessary. The key set(l), subject matter of the invention which is detailedly described, can be applied different sectors such as medical, cosmetic and beverage sectors.

[0044] If the above steps of the key set(l) of the invention are summarized, it consists of key pair generation(6), key usage key(7), code set generation(8), key embedding in general code(9), key embedding in confidential code(10), secure distribution(ll), product verification(12), access to general key(12.1), access to confidential code(12.2), notifying the user for confidential code(12.3) and verification result(13). The first step, key pair generation(6), shown in Figure 2, involves generating two different keys for each product, a general key(4) and a confidential key(5), using secure key generation techniques. The general key(4) and confidential key(5) are either completely unique or one has unique properties with respect to the other. The key pair generation^) step ensures that each product has its own unique identifier. Key pair generation(6) is followed by key usage(7).

[0045] In the key usage(7) step, the first of the pairs, the general key(4), is used in a visible area accessible to everyone and contains basic information about the product. The general key(4) displays information such as production details, batch number, expiration date, etc., during the scanning process of the product. The confidential key(5) is placed in a secure database to be used only during the verification process of the product. The key usage(7) step is followed by the code set generation(8) process step.

[0046] In the code set generation(8) step, two types of codes are generated for the product: general code(2) and confidential code(3). The general code(2) and the confidential code(3)generated in the code set generation(8) step can either be stored dynamically, allowing the final version of the code to be updated without changing its content, or stored statically. After the code set generation step(8) comes the key embedding in confidential code step(9).

[0047] The process of embedding a key into a general code(9) involves embedding a general key(4) in a publicly visible coding system (barcode, QR. code, etc.) that is attached to the product. The general code(2) is usually located on the packaging, box or label of the product. After embedding key(9) in the general code is completed, embedding key(10) in the confidential code follows. The confidential key(5) that will be used to authenticate the product is embedded in the confidential code(3) that is accessible after the customer purchases the product, and this step is called key embedding in confidential code(10). This confidential code(3) is saved during the verification process and checks whether the confidential key(5) has been scanned beforehand and informs the user about the authenticity of the product and whether the product has been opened before.

[0048] After the key embedding in confidential code(10) step, secure distri bution( 11) processes are put in place to prevent unauthorized copying and the modification of products. General and confidential keys(4,5) and critical information are transmitted from production facilities to distribution points through blockchain and similar secure channels.

[0049] After the secure distri bution( 11) step has taken place and the user / customer has purchased the product, the first step is product verification(12). The user starts the product verification(12) process by scanning the general code(2). When the user scans the general code(2) in the access to general key(12.1) step, the corresponding general key(4) is retrieved from a database and made available to the user. Then, once the confidential code(3) is scanned by the user, it displays the confidential key(5) that performs the verification task, and the system checks whether the confidential key(5) used in the product verification process(12) matches the general key(4).The step where this process is done is the process of accessing the confidential code(12.2), which is another sub-process of the product verification(12) process. In the process of accessing the confidential code(12.2), the user receives the confidential code(3) through various means of communication such as printing on the product, e-mail, software or telephone message. In the last sub-process of the product verification(12) process, notifying the consumer about the confidential code(12.3), the confidential code(3) hidden on the product is unlocked after scanning and the user is informed according to the scan results.

[0050] Finally, in the verification result(13) process step, the authenticity and originality of the product is verified through the information obtained and the relevant records. Verification results are recorded and warnings are given to the relevant parties (manufacturer, user, etc.) when necessary. The verification process with the inventive key set(l) is a security framework designed to prevent product counterfeiting, to show whether the product has been opened before and to provide consumers with real products. By this means, even if the packaging of the product and therefore the general code(2) on it can be copied, the confidential code(3) in the duplicate packaging, which carries the confidental key(5) associated with the general key(4), can not be copied, thus ensuring product security.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A key set(l) that provides information about whether the purchased products have been previously used and / or their originality, characterized in that;- a general code(2), which is similar or unique code associated with the product that is visible to users on the packaging and / or label and / or box of the product,- a confidential code(3) on the inside of the product's packaging and / or label and / or box, which is a unique code linked to the product that can not be seen by the user until the product has been purchased and opened, where users can disable the security measure once, and which can not be hidden again,- general key(4), which is a key in the database indicating the information about the product that users can access with the mentioned general code(2) and- comprises a confidential key(5), which is a key in the database that is associated with the mentioned general key(4), which points to information about the product that the user can access with the mentioned confidential code(3).

2. The process of generating a key set(l) with the aim of preventing counterfeit, indicate whether the product has been opened before and a security framework designed to provide real product to the consumers, characterized in that;- the key pair generation(6) process step, in which two distinct general and confidential keys(4, 5) are generated for each product using secure key generation techniques, ensuring that the general key(4) and confidential key(5) are either completely unique or have unique properties, one unique to the other, and have an identifier unique to each purchased product,- the first of the key pairs, the general key(4), displays basic information about the product, such as production details, batch number, expiry date, etc., which is placed in a public area accessible to everyone during the product scanning process, and the confidential key(5) stored in a secure database and is used only during the authentication process of the product, as part of the key usage(7) step,- Comprises two types of code, a general code(2) and confidential code(3), said codes involve the process steps of either dynamically or statically store code set generation(8), allowing the final version of the code to be updated without changing the content of the code.

3. A product verification(12) with a key set(l), which is a security framework designed to prevent product counterfeiting, show whether the product has been opened before and to provide consumers with real products, characterized in that; the process step of accessing the general key(12.1) and general information related to the product by scanning the general code(2), which is a similar or unique code associated with the product that users can see on the product's packaging and / or label and / or box, to access the general key(4) and the general information related to the product; the process step of the user accessing the confidential key(5) by scanning the confidential code(3) obtained by opening the product package and / or packaging and / or box, and accessing the confidential code(12.2) where the log record is created; the process involves performing a matching query between the confidential key(5) and the general key(4), and informing the user of the verification result for the confidential code, including notifying the consumer for the confidential code(12.3) process steps.

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