Anti-counterfeiting image code embedded in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile and anti-counterfeiting method thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an anti-counterfeiting image code embedded in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile and an anti-counterfeiting method thereof, the anti-counterfeiting image code is input into a terminal recognition software application. The anti-counterfeiting method includes steps of: (1) embedding an image code into the decorative pattern of the ceramic tile; (2) inputting the decorative pattern on a surface of the ceramic tile into an image code generating software to generate the image code that can be decoded, editing a ceramic tile parameter and ceramic tile information in the image code generating software; (3) packing the image code and inputting it into a terminal recognition software application; (4) downloading the terminal recognition software application at a mobile terminal; and (5) opening an application to initiate a code scanner and capturing a image or a pre-taught partial feature image.

Claims

1. An anti-counterfeiting image code embedded in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile, wherein the decorative pattern or part of the decorative pattern is made into the anti-counterfeiting image code that can be identified, and the anti-counterfeiting image code is input into a terminal recognition software application, and wherein image codes of new ceramic tiles are continuously added to a database of the terminal recognition software application to continuously update the database, and disused image codes are cleared from the database.

2. The anti-counterfeiting image code according to claim 1, wherein the image code comprises parameter information of the ceramic tile, so that product information hidden in the image code can be read and collected by a scanner after recognition.

3. The anti-counterfeiting image code according to claim 1, wherein a large and complete graph design is pre-divided according to a pattern; that is, a complete design graph is pre-divided into a plurality of fixed patterns, a desirable number of patterns are printed by an inkjet printer according to predetermined and pre-divided patterns to facilitate fabrication of an image code at a later stage.

4. The anti-counterfeiting image code according to claim 1, wherein an imported image is converted to a two-dimensional image code by an image code generating software; the image code generating software is a background online software that has functions of converting the decorative pattern to a corresponding two-dimensional dotted pattern, editing, storing, and exporting.

5. The anti-counterfeiting image code according to claim 4, wherein information contained in the two-dimensional image code comprises a decorative pattern and text information of the ceramic tile, wherein the text information comprises a description of a source of inspiration, a design concept, a production process, pattern number and area, a decoration guideline, paving and use precautions, and an user opinion.

6. An anti-counterfeiting method of embedding an anti-counterfeiting image code in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile, wherein the method comprises steps of: (1) embedding an image code into the decorative pattern of the ceramic tile such that the image code is integrated into the decorative pattern of the ceramic tile; the image code comprises a hidden function and hidden information and can be decoded; (2) inputting the decorative pattern on a surface of the ceramic tile into an image code generating software to generate the image code that can be decoded, editing a ceramic tile parameter and ceramic tile information in the image code generating software; (3) packing the image code and inputting it into a terminal recognition software application; (4) downloading the terminal recognition software application at a mobile terminal; and (5) opening an application to initiate a code scanner, aiming for the ceramic tile that a user wishes to know to capture a completed image or a pre-taught partial feature image; a decoding software automatically makes a comparison with an image in a database to decode; after an image is decoded, the decoding software automatically jumps to a page to retrieve various process parameters and information of the ceramic tile for a consumer's reference.

7. The anti-counterfeiting method according to claim 6, wherein image codes of new ceramic tiles are continuously added to a database of the terminal recognition software application, and the database is continuously updated; and image codes of disused ceramic tiles are selectively removed from the database.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a flow chart of implementing the anti-counterfeiting operation method of the present disclosure.

(2) FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of pattern position recognition adopted by the image code of the present disclosure;

(3) wherein: 1 in FIG. 2 is the complete decorative pattern adopted by the image code; 2 in FIG. 2 is part of the decorative pattern adopted by the image code; 3 in FIG. 2 is the distance between the part of the decorative pattern adopted by the image code and the right-angle side of the ceramic tile, the distance can be equal or unequal, and the distance is not specified; the area of the part of the decorative pattern adopted is also not specified.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EXAMPLES

(4) The present disclosure will be further described below through drawings:

(5) Please refer to FIG. 2, the anti-counterfeiting image code embedded in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile comprises the decorative pattern or part of the decorative pattern made into the anti-counterfeiting image code that can be identified, the anti-counterfeiting image code is input into a terminal recognition software application (APP). The image code comprises parameter information of the ceramic tile, so that product information hidden in the image code can be read and collected by a scanner after recognition. Image codes of new ceramic tiles are continuously added to a database of the terminal recognition software application (APP) to continuously update the database, and disused image codes are cleared from the database.

(6) The pattern division of the present disclosure is relative to a larger and more complete pattern design. Generally, the design draft size area of a ceramic tile is larger than the size of a single ceramic tile. For products that use digital inkjet printing, when a complete pattern is used to let the digital inkjet printer randomly select part of the pattern to print, the pattern is not fixed, and the collected pattern has great variability. This is not convenient for fabrication of an image code at a later stage. Therefore, a complete design graph is pre-divided into a plurality of fixed patterns. A desirable number of patterns are printed by an inkjet printer according to predetermined and pre-divided patterns to facilitate fabrication of the image code at a later stage.

(7) The part of the product decoration pattern refers to a part of the pattern texture intercepted in the single product pattern. For example, from the area 10 cm away from two right-angle sides of the ceramic tile, a fixed size area of the decoration pattern is randomly intercepted to fabricate the image code. The parameter of the specific distance from the right-angle side of the ceramic tile is not specified, and the area of the pattern intercepted is also not specified. Only when it is necessary to fabricate the image code, provisional regulations can be made according to different product textures.

(8) The anti-counterfeiting function of the present disclosure means that the image code itself is not only a pattern, but also contains a certain amount of product process manufacturing parameters and usage information. Both the company side and the customer side that use special terminal recognition software application (APP) can read and collect product information hidden in the image code. The surface pattern of the imitation product is not clear enough, and the pattern information is lost and incomplete. In order to confuse consumers, the product pattern will be partially modified to show the difference. This kind of counterfeit product, whose original pattern information is modified and lost, cannot be recognized by the terminal software, so that the authenticity of the product can be identified.

(9) An imported image is converted to a two-dimensional image code by an image code generating software; the image code generating software is a background online software that has functions of converting the decorative pattern to a corresponding two-dimensional dotted pattern, editing, storing, and exporting.

(10) The information contained in the two-dimensional image code comprises a decorative pattern and text information of the ceramic tile, wherein the text information comprises a description of a source of inspiration, a design concept, a production process, pattern number and area, a decoration guideline, paving and use precautions, and an user opinion.

(11) Please refer to FIG. 1, an anti-counterfeiting method of embedding an anti-counterfeiting image code in a decorative pattern of a ceramic tile, the method comprises steps of: (1) dividing a new ceramic tile pattern to be promoted into corresponding product sizes, and counting the quantity; (2) making all the divided design patterns into a ceramic tile by inkjet printing and a ceramic tile manufacturing method; (3) inputting all the decorative patterns on a surface of the ceramic tile or the original design draft corresponding to the ceramic tile pattern into an image code generating software, making complete patterns or part of the complete patterns of all products in the new series into image codes that can be decoded, meanwhile, editing various parameter information of this series of products in the image code generating software; embedding an image code into the decorative pattern of the ceramic tile such that the image code is integrated into the decorative pattern of the ceramic tile, so that the consumer can read and understand the product information after a code scanner recognizes it; the image code comprises a hidden function and hidden information and can be decoded; (4) packing all the image codes of the series of products with product information, and inputting them into the terminal recognition software application (APP); subsequent image codes of new ceramic tiles can be continuously added to a database of the terminal recognition software application (APP), and the database is continuously updated; and image codes of disused ceramic tiles are selectively removed from the database; (5) downloading a customer side of terminal recognition software application (APP) by a customer; registering and uploading registration information by the customer to obtain authorization, opening an application (APP) to initiate a code scanner by the customer, aiming for the ceramic tile that a user wishes to know to capture a completed image or a pre-taught partial feature image; and (6) automatically making a comparison with an image in a database to decode by a decoding software; after the decoding is passed, the decoding software automatically jumps to a page to retrieve various process parameters and information of the ceramic tile for a consumer's reference; if it cannot be read, it is determined to be a counterfeit product.

(12) The descriptions above are only the preferred examples of the present disclosure, and the specific examples above do not limit the present disclosure. Various variations and modifications can occur within the scope of the technical idea of the present disclosure; all embellishments, modifications or equivalent replacements made by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the descriptions above fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.