TEXT MESSAGING APPLICATION, DATABASE AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED VERIFICATION OF PRODUCT AUTHENTICITY

摘要

In one aspect, a computerized method for implementing a text messaging application, database, and system for automated verification of product authenticity includes the step providing an item for sale. The method includes the step of representing the item with a unique identifier (ID) code. The method includes the step of detecting that the item is purchased. The method includes the step of assigning an owner of the item to that unique ID code. The method includes the step of storing an owner identifier, the unique ID code, and a mobile-device number of the owner into a database. The method includes the step of providing an item ownership verification application. The item ownership verification application accesses the database. The method includes the step of, with item ownership verification application, providing an interface to the item ownership verification application in a purchaser's mobile device. The interface comprises a virtual button with a hyperlink that causes a text message to be sent to the owner's mobile device. The method includes the step of, via the interface to the item ownership verification application, receiving the unique ID code when the virtual button is clicked by the purchaser. The method includes the step of, with item ownership verification application, automatically generating and communicating a text message to the owner's mobile device using the mobile-device number. The text message comprises the unique ID code. The method includes the step of displaying the unique ID code on the owner's mobile device.