Sports Memorabilia Authentication Kit Using Serialized Tags
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing authentication methods for sports memorabilia are costly, inefficient, and can be easily circumvented, leading to a need for a reliable, inexpensive, and trustworthy authentication system that also provides a sense of connectedness to the team.
Innovation Solution
A kit comprising an embroidered or printed cloth tag with a unique serialized number that directs consumers to a team's database for object authentication, providing a certificate of authenticity and creating a sense of inclusiveness with the team.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If third party authenticators are used to determine validity of objects, then authentication reliability is improved, but cost and inefficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication system enables self-service through automated database verification. The unique serialized number on each item directly links to authentication data in a database, allowing consumers to verify authenticity independently without requiring third-party authenticators. This automated self-verification process improves both reliability through consistent database checks and efficiency by eliminating manual authentication steps.
2Reliability
If conventional authentication safeguards are implemented, then authentication security is improved, but ease of circumvention worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a simplified digital copy approach where a unique serialized number (a digital identifier) is attached to each item and stored in a database. This digital copy of authentication data is easily verifiable through database lookup, providing security without complex physical safeguards. The simplicity of the digital identifier system makes it difficult to circumvent while maintaining security.
3Reliability
If unique serialized numbers are used for authentication, then authentication reliability is improved, but connection to team sentiment worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges two functions into one unified approach: authentication verification and team connection. The unique serialized number serves dual purposes - it provides reliable authentication through database verification while simultaneously enabling fans to connect with team sentiment by verifying the provenance and history of memorabilia items. This integration allows both authentication reliability and team connection to coexist.
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AI summary
Embodiments relate to a system, method and kit for authenticating an object. The kit includes a tag which may be embroidered, printed, cloth, or other non-removable object which contains a unique serialized number, the number directing a consumer to a team's database for authentication. The kit may allow for the object to be hung in a team's locker room or an individual player's locker during, for example, gameday. The kit may also include unique hang tags, hanger tags and/or hangers, and may further include a unique downloadable certificate of authority. The kit allows for an item to be present during team gatherings in order to absorb the positive energy and powerful mojo from the team to pass along to users on gameday. An exemplary system includes a processor including an authentication module and an interfacing module, a database, and a memory for authenticating an object is also provided.