RFID Authentication Asset Generation with Event Video and AI
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for authenticating physical collectibles, such as those used at sporting events, lack real-time association with event-based data, leading to inaccurate authentication and reduced value of the collectibles.
Innovation Solution
A radio frequency identification (RFID) authentication system equipped with video capture capability, which includes mobile and fixed RFID readers coupled with cameras, captures and associates event video, RFID data, and participant information to create an authentication asset that proves the item's presence and use during events, utilizing machine learning and AI for filtering and association.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional authentication methods (paper certificates, database structures, holograms) are used, then the authentication process is simple and low-cost, but the authentication accuracy and reliability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple authentication technologies (RFID tags, video capture, machine learning algorithms, and database storage) into an integrated authentication system. The RFID reader captures data from tags while the camera simultaneously records video, and both data streams are processed together by the machine learning model to generate authentication assets, creating a multi-layered verification mechanism that significantly improves reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical and manual authentication methods (paper certificates, physical holograms, manual photo matching) with an automated electronic system using RFID electromagnetic fields, digital video capture, and AI-based data processing. This substitution eliminates human error and manual verification while enhancing authentication accuracy and speed
2Measurement precision
If real-time association of physical collectibles with event data is implemented, then authentication accuracy is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a multi-functional RFID reader that simultaneously performs multiple tasks: reading RFID tag data, capturing video footage, recording timestamps, and geotagging locations. This single device executes what would traditionally require multiple separate systems, reducing overall complexity while maintaining real-time association capabilities between physical items and event data
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer using machine learning algorithms that receive raw data from RFID readers and cameras, then generate structured authentication assets. This intermediary layer automatically associates multiple data types (video, RFID data, metadata) and presents cleaned, verified information, simplifying the system architecture while improving measurement precision
3Productivity
If RFID readers and cameras are deployed at event venues, then real-time authentication capability is achieved, but device complexity and deployment difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the authentication system into modular components: RFID tags attached to items, portable or fixed RFID readers, video capture devices, processing servers, and database systems. This segmentation allows each component to be independently deployed, maintained, and scaled, reducing the complexity of implementing the entire system at event venues while maintaining high authentication speed
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
Enhances the authentication process by providing real-time, accurate association of physical collectibles with event data, increasing their value through the creation of a digital authentication asset that can be stored and verified, thus overcoming the limitations of current methods.
Implementation Method 1
a radio frequency identification (RFID) authentication system... configured to read a RFID code from the item
Implementation Method 2
capturing event video... The event video can capture and display event video
Data Source
AI summary
A radio frequency identification (RFID) authentication system and method includes a RFID reader to capture RFID data associated with a tag on an object at an event. The system includes one or more processors configured to associate the RFID data with one or more of time data or location data representing the event. The one or more processors generate an authentication asset including the RFID data and the one or more of time data or location data. Other embodiments are described and claimed.