Blockchain Access Server for Secure Ticket Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ticket verification processes are error-prone and susceptible to counterfeiting, lacking a seamless and secure end-to-end solution that discourages scalping and ensures 'copy-proof' verification.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of smart contracts and digital wallets, such as crypto-wallets, to securely map consumer cards to blockchain wallet accounts, enabling secure and seamless ticket or voucher verification through a decentralized public blockchain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual checking of image or QR code scan is used for ticket verification, then the verification process is simple to operate, but it is error-prone and susceptible to counterfeiting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a blockchain-based intermediary system that mediates between the ticket issuer and verifier. The blockchain acts as a trusted intermediary that stores verified ticket data, allowing manual verification processes to remain simple while achieving high security through the decentralized, immutable blockchain ledger.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical verification processes with automated blockchain-based verification. Instead of human operators manually checking tickets, the system uses smart contracts and blockchain validators to automatically verify ticket authenticity, eliminating human error while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate tools are used for identity, payment and access, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall system lacks seamless integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges identity verification, payment processing, and access control into a single unified blockchain-based system. The smart contract platform integrates all three functions, allowing a single digital asset to serve multiple purposes and eliminating the need for separate tools while maintaining specialized functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal blockchain-based platform that performs multiple functions including identity management, payment processing, and access control. The smart contract system is designed to be multi-functional, allowing the same infrastructure to support various verification and transaction types across different use cases.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional ticketing systems are used, then the system structure is simple, but it cannot effectively discourage scalping and counterfeiting
Solution Approach 1:
The blockchain acts as a mediator that provides verifiable proof of ticket authenticity and ownership. The decentralized ledger mediates between ticket issuance and verification, preventing scalping and counterfeiting through transparent, immutable record-keeping without requiring complex centralized control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements real-time feedback through blockchain verification, where each ticket validation updates the immutable ledger. This immediate feedback mechanism prevents duplicate use and counterfeiting by providing instant verification status, while the automated nature of smart contracts keeps the system architecture manageable.
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations are disclosed herein for establishing entitlement utilizing smart contracts and digital wallets. In one implementation, a card corresponding to a consumer and a blockchain wallet account address may be mapped by an access server, where the access server is configured to access a mapping service contract, and where the card comprises at least one of an associated personal account number (PAN) and an electronic application identifier (eaid) of the consumer.