RFID Transponder Disposable Container for Authenticity Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security systems for precious goods, such as jewelry and metals, are vulnerable to counterfeiting as they provide only passive protection and can be easily replicated, making it difficult to verify the authenticity and integrity of the contents in real time.
Innovation Solution
A disposable container equipped with a passive RFID transponder device that uses a univocal, non-modifiable code stored in a microchip, which is activated by an RFID reader to verify the container's integrity and authenticity, ensuring that any attempt to open or tamper with the container results in a detectable breakage of the transponder, preventing counterfeiting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a passive security packing system with VOID ink is used, then the container provides basic sealing and tampering indication, but it can be easily replicated and counterfeited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/passive VOID ink system with an electronic RFID transponder system. The RFID tag stores encrypted authentication data and can be verified remotely, providing superior security against counterfeiting while maintaining reasonable system complexity through integration into the container structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses cryptographic copying principles where the RFID transponder contains encrypted copies of authentication data that can be verified without revealing the original secrets. This allows multiple verification points while preventing unauthorized replication, as the encrypted data cannot be easily copied or forged by counterfeitors.
2Ease of operation
If the container is opened for viewing the precious good, then the good can be inspected, but the security seal is broken and authenticity cannot be guaranteed
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID transponder is pre-configured with encrypted authentication data before the container is sealed. This preliminary setup allows the container to maintain its authenticity verification capability even after opening, as the transponder data remains intact and can be verified at any point in the supply chain.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides continuous feedback through RFID verification at multiple points in the supply chain. The transponder communicates container status and authenticity data to authorized parties, allowing inspection while maintaining security through cryptographic verification of the container's integrity and contents.
3Reliability
If advanced cryptographic protection is implemented in the RFID transponder, then counterfeiting is prevented, but decryption requires advanced IT knowledge increasing system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable RFID transponders with pre-loaded cryptographic keys that are destroyed or rendered unusable after a single verification or upon container opening. This approach provides strong counterfeiting prevention through advanced cryptography while keeping individual unit complexity and cost low, as each transponder is a simple, replaceable component.
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
The solution provides real-time verification of the container's integrity and authenticity, significantly reducing the risk of counterfeiting by requiring advanced IT knowledge to decrypt the information, thus increasing the security level and ensuring the purchase of authentic goods.
Implementation Method 1
A disposable container equipped with a passive RFID transponder device that uses a univocal, non-modifiable code stored in a microchip, which is activated by an RFID reader to verify the container's integrity and authenticity
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AI summary
A disposable container for precious goods is manufactured by mutually joining a base with a preformed recess containing goods to be protected and a closing body. In the joint between the base and the body a transponder device is arranged. A process for checking the integrity and authenticity of a container includes steps of investing the container with a signal coming from an RF-ID reader; verifying the existence of a reply to said signal; transmitting said reply to an information system; comparing, within the information system, the reply with possible acceptable answers; issuing an acceptance or rejection signal, based on the result of the verifying and/or of the comparing, wherein the container consists of a disposable container for precious goods. The RFID reader verifies the integrity and authenticity of disposable containers containing jewels, processed or raw precious stones, coins, stamps, small bullions of precious metals, watches.