NFT Purchase Barcode Intermediary for Simplified Transactions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for acquiring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are not efficient, secure, or effective, particularly in terms of user experience and transaction processing.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that utilize a processor device to transform purchase requests for NFTs into point-of-sale scannable barcodes, allowing users to purchase NFTs through a digital shopping site, with verification and delivery of the NFTs following successful scanning and payment, leveraging intelligent codes such as QR codes or NFC signals for seamless transactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If NFTs are purchased through traditional online marketplaces using cryptocurrency, then ownership authentication is provided, but the purchase process is complex and not user-friendly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepurchase process simplicityVSAvoidtransaction system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a barcode as an intermediary element that simplifies the NFT purchase process. Instead of requiring users to navigate complex cryptocurrency transactions directly, the system generates a barcode that encodes the NFT identification information. Users can scan this barcode with their mobile devices to initiate purchases, thereby mediating between the user and the complex blockchain transaction system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a simplified copy or representation of the NFT transaction process through barcodes. The barcode serves as a condensed copy of the complex transaction data, containing essential identification information in a visually accessible format that can be easily scanned and processed, making the original complex transaction system accessible to ordinary users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If NFT transactions are recorded on a decentralized immutable ledger, then security and authenticity are enhanced, but transaction processing time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransaction securityVSAvoidtransaction processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by generating and distributing barcodes containing NFT identification information before the actual purchase transaction occurs. This allows the transaction preparation work to be done in advance, so that when the user scans the barcode and completes the purchase, the critical blockchain recording step can proceed more efficiently without delays in data preparation or verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If unique identifying codes are assigned to each NFT, then authenticity and ownership verification are improved, but the system complexity and difficulty of operation increase for users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveownership verification accuracyVSAvoiduser interaction simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the unique NFT identifying code in the form of a barcode. Instead of requiring users to interact with complex alphanumeric identification strings or cryptographic hashes, the system encodes this unique information into a scannable barcode format that is visually distinct, easily recognizable, and simple to scan with a mobile device camera.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical interaction with complex identification codes (typing, copying, or manually entering unique NFT identifiers) with an automated optical scanning system. Users simply point their camera at the barcode, and the system automatically captures and processes the unique identifying information, eliminating manual errors and simplifying the verification process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20230259936A1System and method for using intelligent codes in conjunction with non-fungible tokens
Publication Date: 2023.08.17 BLACKHAWK NETWORK INC
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AI summary

A system and method of transacting a prepaid non-fungible token with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid non-fungible tokens are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid non-fungible token information.