JP-7856561-B2 - Digital trigger and digital twin system and method

JP7856561B2JP 7856561 B2JP7856561 B2JP 7856561B2JP-7856561-B2

Inventors

アローラ，ブペシュ
アイヤ，プラディープ
ゴラー，マイケル
クーノ，マイケル，ジェイ．
スキーノフ，ジェレミー
ショウノ，アカリ
ロリッチュ，リチャード
ヴァーガス，ジュリー

Assignees

エイヴェリーデニソンリテールインフォメーションサービシズリミテッドライアビリティカンパニー

Dates

Publication Date: 20260511
Application Date: 20200923
Priority Date: 20190923

Claims (20)

A computer processor-based method using at least one processor and at least one non-temporary computer-readable memory, wherein the method is A step of associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one digital twin of a plurality of digital twins for a group of final products, wherein the first unique identifier corresponds to a first digital trigger attached to the first component , and the first digital trigger is automatically detected using a sensor when a manufacturing step occurs . A step of updating the at least one digital twin by the processor based on an evolution that is related to the first component and is part of a process that yields the final product , wherein the final product is formed from the first component and the evolution includes a manufacturing step that includes the first component. The steps include: the processor associating at least one of the plurality of digital twins with the final product to which a second digital trigger is coupled and a second unique identifier, wherein the second unique identifier corresponds to the second digital trigger; The process includes the step of providing the consumer with data relating to the first components and trust conditions applicable to the final product, in response to a first communication initiated based on the second digital trigger, by the processor, Here, each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger is associated with different information and has a trigger type that includes one or more of the following: RFID device, barcode, QR code (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark) device, BLE device, NFC device, recognizable image, recognizable sound, and wireless transmission. A computer processor-based method.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the first component is used to form the final product , and the evolution includes a manufacturing process that modifies the component.
The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the conditions of reliability include a distribution factor comprising one or more of the following: manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, regional certification, new production status, pre-sale status, recall status, and repair verification.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the conditions of trust include at least one process factor, which includes one or more of the following: verification of organic processes, verification of fair labor, verification of fair trade, verification of charitable support, verification of relationships, verification of food standards, verification of manufacturing steps, and verification of the cold chain.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the aforementioned reliability condition includes at least one composition factor, which includes one or more of the following: confirmation of constituent materials, confirmation of allergens, confirmation of organic components, confirmation of non-GMO, confirmation of antibiotic-free, confirmation of grazing, confirmation of recycled materials, and confirmation of components.
The aforementioned evolution, The steps of including the first component in the group, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising the step of generating a group identifier relating to the said group.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the evolution includes the step of separating the first component from the group.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are the same trigger.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger are of the same trigger type.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger have different trigger types.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one digital twin is updated by the evolution of a target product based on a second communication initiated based on at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger.
The processor further includes the step of determining the context of the first communication, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein the content of the conditional data is determined based on the context.
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the context includes one or more of the following: consumer identity, manufacturer identity, distributor identity, and retail environment.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , wherein the constituent element comprises at least one of materials, parts, devices, components, food products, and animals.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the consumer product comprises at least one of clothing, agricultural products, beverages, food products, meat products, machinery, chemicals, textiles, equipment, vehicles, tools, electronic devices, furniture, medical devices, toys, games, books, protective gear, pharmaceuticals, bandages, masks, medicines, and vaccines.
The process further includes the step of the processor selecting a protocol for verifying the at least one digital twin based on the reception of a second communication initiated based on a read by at least one access device of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 , wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and the access device.
The aforementioned processor further includes the step of providing a user interface to the brand owner, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the user interface is configured to display information relating to the at least one digital twin based on the reception of a second communication initiated based on the reading of at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger .
The processor further includes the step of providing a user interface that enables the brand owner to select a protocol for viewing information related to the at least one digital twin without receiving communications from the digital trigger, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 17 , wherein the protocol is a wireless communication protocol between the processor and an access device used by the brand owner.
Non-temporary computer-readable memory and Combined with the memory and based on the instructions stored in the memory, A first component and a first unique identifier are associated with at least one digital twin of a plurality of digital twins for a group of final products, the first unique identifier corresponds to a first digital trigger attached to the first component , the first digital trigger is automatically detected using a sensor when a manufacturing step occurs, The at least one digital twin is updated based on an evolution that is related to the first component and is at least part of the process by which the final product is obtained, wherein the final product is formed from the first component, and the evolution includes the manufacturing step of which the first component is included. At least one of the plurality of digital twins is associated with the final product and the second unique identifier to which the second digital trigger is coupled , and the second unique identifier corresponds to the second digital trigger, and In response to a first communication initiated based on the second digital trigger, data relating to the first component and the trust conditions applicable to the final product are provided to the consumer . A processor configured as such, including, Each of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger is associated with different information and has a trigger type that includes one or more of the following: RFID device, barcode, QR code (registered trademark ), Bluetooth (registered trademark) device, BLE device, NFC device, recognizable image, recognizable sound, and wireless transmission. Digital twin system.
The system according to claim 19, further comprising an access device configured to read at least one of the first digital trigger and the second digital trigger, and to initiate communication to be received by at least one computer processor based on the reading.

Description

(Cross-reference of related applications) This application claims the interests of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/904,245, filed on 23 September 2019, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In some traditional systems, information regarding product history or validity may be unavailable, out of date, incomplete, or inaccurate. For example, consumers may have no way to verify whether clothing is genuine or counterfeit other than trusting that the printed brand name is accurate. In another example, consumers may find it difficult to verify the authenticity of products purchased from resellers, as well as to verify the credibility of sellers' claims regarding quality (such as the inclusion of organic ingredients), proper delivery, and the fact that the product is new. Some traditional verification systems may exist, for example, based on overall business assurances by regulatory bodies. However, such systems may fail to provide accurate or timely information in specific cases, such as at the item level. Furthermore, such systems may be subject to false claims of mere accreditation. Therefore, improvements can be made to the conventional system. There are various embodiments of the subject matter that may be embodied individually or together in the devices and systems described and claimed below. These embodiments may be used individually or in combination with other embodiments of the subject matter described herein, and the joint description of these embodiments is not intended to preclude the use of these embodiments individually or the claiming of such embodiments individually or in different combinations as expressly stated in the claims attached to this specification. In some embodiments, a computer processor-based method using at least one processor and at least one non-temporary computer-readable memory includes the step of associating a first component and a first unique identifier with at least one of a plurality of digital twins for a group of products, wherein the first unique identifier corresponds to a first digital trigger. In some embodiments, the method further includes a step of updating at least one of the digital twins based on an evolution associated with the first component and which is at least part of the process by which a commercial product is obtained. In another embodiment, the method further includes the step of associating at least one of a plurality of digital twins with a commercial product and a second unique identifier, wherein the second unique identifier corresponds to a second digital trigger. The method also includes the step of providing data relating to trust conditions applicable to a first component and the final product in response to a first communication initiated based on the second digital trigger. At least one digital trigger may be any digital trigger known in the industry. In some embodiments, at least one digital trigger is selected from one or more of the following: RFID devices, barcodes, QR codes, Bluetooth® devices, BLE devices, NFC devices, recognizable images, recognizable sounds, and wireless transmissions. In some embodiments, the first component can be used to form a commercial product, and evolution includes a manufacturing process that modifies the component. In some embodiments, the trust conditions may include distribution factors, one or more of the following: manufacturer identity, manufacturing certification, distributor certification, regional certification, new manufacturing status, pre-sales, recall status, and repair verification. In some embodiments, the trust condition may include at least one process factor, including one or more of the following: verification of organic processes, verification of fair labor, verification of fair trade, verification of charitable support, verification of relationships, verification of food standards, verification of manufacturing steps, and verification of the cold chain. In some embodiments, the reliability criteria may include at least one composition factor, comprising one or more of the following: verification of constituent materials, verification of allergens, verification of organic components, verification of non-GMOs, verification of antibiotic-free materials, verification of grazing, verification of recycled materials, and verification of components. Evolution may include various different occurrences. In some embodiments, evolution includes at least one occurrence of a manufacturing step including a first component, a manufacturing step including a product derived from the first component, and a manufacturing step including a commercial product. In some embodiments, evolution includes 1) a step of including the first component in a group, and 2) a step of generating a group identifier associated with the group. In some embodiments, evolution includes a step of separating the first component from the group. Evolution may include a step of linking a second digital