Systems and methods for distributed entity tracking
US12361019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/69
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for secure and authenticated tracking of entity possession via a lightweight centralized or distributed ledger. Ownership records of different entities may be recorded on an immutable ledger such that provenance of the entities is verifiable and a user cannot create or counterfeit an entity. In some implementations, the system may store metadata of entities in a separate database that may store records for each entity and correspond to the respective entity's virtual identifier, enabling the ledger records to contain much less data, saving memory resources and the energy that is required to maintain the ledger. In some implementations, distributed incremental values may be provided to members of an ownership or possession chain of an entity, which may encourage compliance, reporting of ownership transfer, and encourage additional transfers.
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