Blockchain GRL Tag for Accurate Indoor Asset Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies lack an efficient and reliable method to accurately track and authenticate the location and identity of assets, particularly indoors, and ensure the authenticity of data transmitted by IoT devices, which is critical for security and commerce.

Innovation Solution

A Definable Blockchain in a Chip technology that integrates a miniature atomic clock and radio receiver into a GRL Device, enabling precise location tracking and authentication through a Definable Blockchain, which includes a UUID, public/private key pair, and hash, allowing secure and accurate tracking and data transmission via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC, with synchronized data storage in the cloud.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If RFID tags are used for tracking assets, then automatic identification and tracking is enabled, but location accuracy is limited to close proximity only

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic identification and trackingVSAvoidlocation accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines RFID technology with Definable Blockchain and GRL Device into an integrated system. The RFID tag provides automatic identification while the GRL Device with Definable Blockchain adds precise location tracking and data authentication, resolving the limitation of RFID alone by merging multiple technologies that complement each other's strengths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The GRL Device acts as an intermediary between the RFID tag and the tracking system. It receives data from the RFID tag, authenticates it using Definable Blockchain, and then transmits the verified information to the tracking system, thereby enabling both automatic identification and precise location tracking.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If smartphones are used for location tracking, then geo-location features are available, but security and reliability are insufficient for asset tracking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegeo-location capabilityVSAvoidsecurity and reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The Definable Blockchain in the GRL Device provides self-service security by autonomously authenticating data transmissions and maintaining a decentralized ledger of asset locations. This eliminates reliance on external smartphone systems for security, as the device independently verifies and records tracking information with cryptographic protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary authentication of data transmissions using Definable Blockchain before the information is used for tracking. By pre-verifying the authenticity and integrity of data at the source, the system ensures security and reliability are established before tracking operations begin, preventing unauthorized or fraudulent data from compromising the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If data transmission from IoT devices is not authenticated, then communication is simple, but data authenticity and security are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication simplicityVSAvoiddata authenticity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical authentication methods with Definable Blockchain technology. Instead of relying on physical security measures or complex verification protocols, the system uses cryptographic hashing and distributed ledger technology to automatically authenticate data transmissions, maintaining simplicity while dramatically improving data authenticity and security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides highly accurate indoor and outdoor location tracking, ensures data authenticity, and enhances security by creating a trustworthy ecosystem for asset tracking and data exchange, reducing the risk of counterfeiting and ensuring the integrity of transactions.

Implementation Method 1

A Definable Blockchain in a Chip technology that integrates a miniature atomic clock and radio receiver into a GRL Device, enabling precise location tracking

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAtomic clock timing:

Implementation Method 2

receive respective transmissions from the multiple reference locations; determine a physical location of the GRL Device based on the respective transmissions received

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic signal reception:

Data Source

PatentUS20260056284A1Global resource locator tag with blockchain

Publication Date: 2026.02.26 LOCATORX INC

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a global resource locator tag for tracking and managing assets. A semiconductor chip can include a processor and a micro sized timing device. The semiconductor chip can generate a timing signal. The global resource locator tag can include a blockchain and a memory in logical communication with the processor. The processor can determine a cryptographic hash of a previous block of events in the blockchain and determine a respective inventory status of nearby labels. A data set may be compiled with the respective inventory status of nearby labels and a cryptographic hash of a previous block.