RFID wine anti-counterfeiting technology prevents counterfeit products from entering the sales market

1. System Overview

Society, counterfeit goods have become a global problem. Driven by interests, counterfeit and shoddy products are increasingly rampant in the market, especially alcoholic products, which have become one of the focuses of counterfeit and shoddy manufacturing by lawless elements, threatening people's lives and even their lives. It has brought great threats and caused huge losses to enterprises. At present, the counterfeiting of wine anti-counterfeiting technology is not very difficult. Counterfeiters often master the anti-counterfeiting technology quickly and even forge it together with technology developers who lack self-discipline, causing headaches for wine production companies.

The advantage of IoT RFID wine anti-counterfeiting is that each label has a unique ID number and cannot be modified or counterfeited. Using RFID technology to prevent counterfeiting of wine without mechanical wear and stain; the reader has a physical interface that is not directly open to the end user to ensure its own security; in terms of data security, in addition to the password protection of the label, some algorithms can be used for the data part Realize security management; there is a mutual authentication process between the reader and the tag; the data storage capacity is large and the content can be erased multiple times. A logistics and supply chain management system based on RFID technology can also be established, through which each bottle can be recorded The entire process of wine production, warehousing, sales and delivery, and can automatically count output, sales and other information. While achieving the anti-counterfeiting effect, it can achieve multiple goals with one stone and realize the informatization of management.

The use of RFID wine anti-counterfeiting technology can prevent counterfeit products from entering the sales market, control product quality, supervise and manage sales personnel, formulate reasonable service strategies, strengthen market control and management, guide corporate product design and positioning, and improve the timeliness of business decisions.

RFID wine anti-counterfeiting technology

2. System process

2.1 Application process

The use of RFID technology will optimize all aspects of production, circulation, and sales of the entire product. On the one hand, accurate information flow can be obtained immediately, the monitoring of the logistics process can be improved, unnecessary links and losses in the logistics process can be reduced, and the safety inventory and operating capital in each link of the supply chain can be reduced; on the other hand, by monitoring The monitoring of final sales realization reports consumers' consumption preferences in a timely manner to help merchants adjust and optimize their product structure, thereby achieving higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. The wine anti-counterfeiting system runs through the entire process of wine production, sales and circulation, data collection and information processing. The entire process is rigorous and can effectively prevent counterfeiting and prevent counterfeit wine from entering the market.

2.2 Workflow

(1) Put an electronic label on the wine packaging box

As an anti-counterfeiting label, the IoT RFID electronic tag should be attached to the production process, combined with the original bottle logo, attached to the bottle, and then put into the packaging box. The electronic label is a paper EPC label with identification information printed on the surface and permanent adhesive on the back, which is directly attached to the bottle.

Manual pasting and mechanical pasting: During product production, RFID anti-counterfeiting radio frequency tags are placed at the corresponding positions of the product by manual or automated methods, or the tags are placed in the product packaging box.

(2) Install fixed reading and writing equipment on the production line to write data into the tag and automatically record the information

There is a reading and writing device placed at the end of the wine packaging production line. When the electronic tag passes through the reading and writing area, the reader/writer automatically reads the tag ID number, writes the EPC code of the wine, and writes other information in the user data area. Such as product offline time and other information; at the same time, the reader can set a different access password for each tag according to a certain algorithm to prevent anyone from trying to modify the data inside the tag. In addition, the server records the label information and creates a File (production time, wine type, etc.) for each bottle of wine for easy query. After completing the data writing work, the wine is packed into packaging boxes and prepared for storage.

Liquor production companies sometimes need to conduct random inspections of the wine they produce. It is recommended to add an inspection of electronic labels. Liquor companies can use handheld computers to read the data in electronic tags to ensure that the data has been written correctly.

(3) Sampling inspection of wine

2.3. Anti-counterfeiting inquiry and sales management

(1) Distributors and retailers are equipped with handheld computers to check the authenticity of wine

The sale of alcohol is the most important link in the anti-counterfeiting process. Most counterfeit wines enter the circulation of alcohol through loopholes in the sales process. It can be stipulated that alcohol dealers must be equipped with handheld phones, and the delivered alcohol must be inspected to ensure that no fake wine is mixed; at the same time, high-end alcohol is often sold through large shopping malls, supermarkets, specialty Stores, etc. It can be suggested Retailers also equip (or rent) handheld machines to verify the authenticity of alcoholic beverages. As a consumer, when purchasing alcohol, you have the right to ask the retailer to use a handheld device to check the authenticity of the alcohol on the spot. If the data can be read successfully, it indicates that the bottle of wine is genuine (electronic labels cannot be reused and can be excluded). After the criminals recycle the old wine boxes, it is possible to remove the electronic tags and use them again to pretend to be real wine; in addition, the cost of counterfeiting by counterfeit wine manufacturers using RFID systems is too high to achieve counterfeiting; it is possible that dealers intentionally introduce counterfeit wines The consequences will be huge loss of credibility and economic losses (this possibility can also be ruled out). If the data in the label cannot be read, consumers can refuse to purchase.

(2) The winery can establish an inquiry agency

The electronic tag data processed by the reader and writer will be recorded in the server. The data processing system is connected to the Web query system. Dealers, retailers or wine buyers can query the ID number of the electronic tag through the communication network to identify the authenticity of the wine. Fake.

3. System characteristics

3.1 Tracking of supply process

As the scope of retailer requirements expands, more wine companies are required to use EPC labels at least on pallets and cases. This system can record and track product operation status in real time, accurately and completely. It can comprehensively and efficiently strengthen the management of product production, transportation, sales and other links, and provide a variety of complete and easy-to-use queries, statistics, data analysis, etc. Function

3.2 Wine storage management

An EPC electronic label is used on the neck of each bottle of wine produced to record the placement, product category, date and other data; and through the label on the wine bottle, it can be tracked at any time based on the unique code of each product. The status of the goods, including whether the temperature is suitable, the quality of the wine, etc., is convenient for warehouse management. It can also immediately understand the items that need to be replenished to facilitate out-of-stock management. And in the case of returns or exchanges, the data can be modified as long as it is poured into the system.

Wine manufacturers can also use EPC tags with sensing technology to monitor changes in the ambient temperature of the barrels that can affect the quality of the wine.

3.3 Effective anti-counterfeiting function

In the process of buying and selling wine, since the package cannot be opened on the spot to check its authenticity, this provides opportunities for counterfeiters. However, you can query the information on the electronic label on the wine bottle through the EPC system, and you can clearly understand the wine's factory location, year, date of production, ingredients and other information. Moreover, EPC is technically difficult and difficult to copy!

After the wine is filled and sealed, a technology is used to print at the seam between the lid and the container. The upper part of the electronic label is printed on the lid and the lower part is printed on the container. When the consumer opens the bottle cap, the printing on the bottle cap is destroyed, but the printing on the container is intact. The printing left on the container forms a permanent mark because it cannot be erased, preventing discarded bottles from being used by illegal merchants. Come and pretend to be.

3.4 Effective security functions

Each electronic label has an independent number that cannot be modified and is specially encrypted. You can change your password at any time if needed. Sensors and intrusion detection devices can be managed, such as creating, deleting, modifying sensor properties, and moving sensors. The EPC system itself is already a good security system.

3.5 Ability to adapt to the environment

Electronic tags can adapt to various environments and can read data correctly regardless of light or dark, wet or dry conditions. Regardless of adverse factors encountered during storage or supply, electronic tags will not wear out.