US 2026/0120053 A1 · METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL AND TRACKING

Abstract

A method for authenticating physical products using dual-frequency radio frequency identification tags includes receiving tag data from a consumer device that scanned a dual-frequency RFID tag supporting near field communication and/or ultra-high frequency protocols. The system extracts a unique tag identifier and cryptographic signature data from the received tag data, and validates tag authenticity by comparing the cryptographic signature data against stored cryptographic keys associated with the unique tag identifier. The method determines tamper status by analyzing tamper detection circuitry integrated within the tag. The system retrieves product metadata from a secure database and generates a personalized product information response based on the retrieved metadata and consumer interaction history. The personalized response is transmitted to the consumer device for display. The system may process product claiming requests, manage ownership records in an immutable cryptographic ledger, and support manufacturing integration through flexible tag association.

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Dependent claims

A method for authenticating physical products using dual-frequency radio frequency identification tags, the method performed by a processing system and comprising:

receiving, from a consumer device, tag data obtained by scanning at least one RFID tag, the at least one RFID tag comprising one of the following:
a dual-frequency RFID tag attached to a physical product, the dual-frequency RFID tag supporting both near field communication and ultra-high frequency protocols, and a first near field communication tag and a second ultra-high frequency tag;
extracting a unique tag identifier and cryptographic signature data from the received tag data;
validating authenticity of the at least one RFID tag by comparing the cryptographic signature data against stored cryptographic keys associated with the unique tag identifier;
determining tamper status of the at least one RFID tag by analyzing tamper detection circuitry integrated within the tag;
retrieving product metadata associated with the unique tag identifier from a secure database;
generating a personalized product information response based on the retrieved product metadata and consumer interaction history;
and
transmitting the personalized product information response to the consumer device for display.

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A system for product authentication and supply chain management comprising:

a processing system configured to communicate with at least one RFID tag, the at least one RFID tag comprising one of the following:
a dual-frequency RFID tag attached to a physical product, the dual-frequency RFID tag supporting both near field communication and ultra-high frequency protocols, and
a first near field communication tag and a second ultra-high frequency tag;
a secure database storing cryptographic keys and product metadata associated with unique tag identifiers;
handheld scanning devices configured to operate in multiple modes including quality control, inventory management, and packing operations;
and
wherein the processing system is configured to receive tag data from consumer devices and handheld scanning devices, validate tag authenticity using cryptographic signature verification, determine tamper status through integrated tamper detection circuitry analysis, and generate personalized responses based on user context and product metadata.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Methods, systems, and devices for beverage consumption and inventory control and tracking

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