3D Digital Certificate of Authenticity for NFT Physical Object Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
The widespread acceptance of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is hindered by doubts regarding the genuine representation of physical objects, necessitating an improved method for authenticating the association between a physical object and its NFT.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method is introduced that generates a three-dimensional digital certificate of authenticity (3D COA) for physical objects, including a multimedia container with experiential presentations and digital media files, linked to a tamperproof unique identifier, and stored on a blockchain for secure verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional certificate of authenticity is used, then the authentication process is simple, but the buyer confidence and trust in the object's genuineness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional two-dimensional certificate to a three-dimensional immersive experience using virtual reality technology. The 3D COA allows buyers to virtually visit the creator's studio, view the physical object in its original environment, and interact with multimedia content, thereby enhancing authenticity verification without requiring physical presence.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a blockchain-based NFT as an intermediary between the physical object and the digital certificate. The NFT serves as a tamper-proof link that connects the physical object to the 3D COA, ensuring authenticity and enabling secure verification while maintaining the integrity of both physical and digital realms.
2Reliability
If a three-dimensional digital certificate with multimedia content is created, then the authenticity and provenance are enhanced, but the data storage requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential authentication data and stores it on the blockchain as an NFT, while the heavy multimedia content (3D models, videos, images) is stored separately in decentralized storage systems. This separation allows the blockchain to maintain its lightweight, secure ledger function while offloading large data requirements to specialized storage infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the NFT contains a reference or hash to the 3D COA and multimedia content, which are stored in separate decentralized storage locations. This nested architecture allows the authentication certificate to reference extensive media data without directly storing it, reducing the NFT's size while maintaining access to comprehensive authentication information.
3Reliability
If blockchain technology is used to secure the NFT, then the security and immutability are improved, but the technical complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy of the physical object's authentication data and stores it as an NFT on the blockchain. This digital copy includes a hash reference to the 3D COA and multimedia content, enabling verification of authenticity without requiring the actual physical object or its complete data to be stored on the blockchain, thus reducing processing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary hashing and encryption of the authentication data before storing it on the blockchain. By pre-processing and preparing the data in advance, the system reduces the computational burden during blockchain transactions and verification, making the integration more efficient despite the inherent complexity of blockchain technology.
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AI summary
A method, server, system, and computer program product creates a three-dimensional (3D) virtual certificate of authenticity (COA) that is a multimedia container having a media file that provides for an experiential presentation in the 3D COA itself. The multimedia container with media file lends credibility to the authenticity of the 3D COA. The ownership of the 3D COA can be stored in a blockchain as a non-fungible token, and easily transferred from one claimant of the 3D COA to another.