METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SECURE PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION TAG

摘要

A method and apparatus for a secure public identification tag on a sticker, bracelet or temporary tattoo, or other temporary tag. The tag includes a two-dimensional bar code with embedded public key and a removable or separable security code. The two-dimensional bar code, such as a QR code, a Maxicode, a High Capacity Color Bar Code, an Aztec Code, or any code capable of being scanned may be used. The two-dimensional bar code includes the URL address to a secure website and the public identification. When the bar code is scanned for the first time the user is provided with a registration screen to enter the security code and information that may be publicly viewed, as well as a time limit for expiration of the identification tag. When the identification tag is subsequently scanned only the public information may be viewed unless the security code is entered.

主权项

1. A method executed on a computer processor comprising:
scanning a machine readable code on a tag, said machine readable code including an ID; entering a security code associated with said ID; validating said security code and said ID combination with a stored security code and stored ID from a key database; associating contextual attributes with said ID; and storing said contextual attributed associated with said ID in a public database.