Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. (20240330891). OBTAINING A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF A PHYSICAL OBJECT AT POINT OF SALE simplified abstract
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OBTAINING A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF A PHYSICAL OBJECT AT POINT OF SALE
Organization Name
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Manda Alane Edwards Miller of Raleigh NC (US)
Kristen Chung of Durham NC (US)
OBTAINING A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF A PHYSICAL OBJECT AT POINT OF SALE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240330891 titled 'OBTAINING A VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION OF A PHYSICAL OBJECT AT POINT OF SALE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for creating a virtual representation of a physical object at the point of sale. This involves using sensors to capture unique identifiers and digital images of the object, which are then stored on a blockchain network.
- The POS system includes sensors to detect a unique identifier of a physical object and capture a digital image of the object.
- The system is connected to a blockchain network where the unique identifier is associated with a cryptographic digital asset representing the physical object and a reference to a virtual object based on the captured image.
- This technology allows for the creation of virtual representations of physical objects for enhanced tracking and verification purposes.
Potential Applications: 1. Retail industry for tracking and authenticating physical products. 2. Art market for verifying the authenticity of artworks. 3. Supply chain management for monitoring the movement of goods.
Problems Solved: 1. Ensuring the authenticity of physical objects. 2. Improving tracking and verification processes. 3. Enhancing security and transparency in transactions.
Benefits: 1. Increased trust and confidence in product authenticity. 2. Streamlined tracking and verification of physical objects. 3. Enhanced security and transparency in transactions.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in retail, art, and supply chain industries to improve authentication, tracking, and verification processes, leading to increased trust and transparency in transactions.
Questions about Virtual Representation of Physical Objects: 1. How does the use of blockchain technology enhance the security of virtual representations of physical objects? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology across different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods of obtaining a virtual representation of a physical object at point of sale are presented. in one exemplary embodiment, a pos system includes a first sensor device operable to sense an identifier unique to a physical object and a second sensor device operable to capture a digital image of the physical object during checkout by the pos system. further, the pos system is communicatively coupled to a blockchain network that includes network nodes that are collectively configured to operate a blockchain. the unique physical object identifier is associated with a cryptographic digital asset stored on the blockchain as a code that represents the unique physical object identifier and a code that represents a reference to a virtual object obtained based on a digital image of the physical object captured by the second sensor during the checkout by the pos system.
