Privacy first
A ZTag is a physical QR Code attached to items like luggages, watches, glasses, any object and even animals. ZTag provides dynamic information that can be used as Lost & Found, object history, anti-fraud, genuine certificate, or traceability.
Any information can be contained in the ZTag, and this information can be make available or hidden at any time.
ZTag requires no power and has no electronic. It can be added as a sticker, printed, or engraved directly on products.
It can easily be integrated in current manufacturing workflow without product modification.
This is the story of Martin, which put ZTag on his luggage to help him find back his luggage.
Martin scans the owner certificate QR code in order to register as a ZTag owner. He fills in his personal information. This information stays private as long as Martin doesn't activate lost mode.
Martin scans the code on the luggage. This claims the luggage as his and he can give a name to it.
Sadly, Martin forgot his luggage somewhere in the Airport.
Martin realizes his luggage has been lost, so he activates the lost mode on his phone. At his point, the tag becomes scannable and will display the information selected by Martin. He chose to not share any information yet and stay in the airport in case someone find his luggage and use the anonymous messaging function. He decides to wait an hour before updating the information to include his name and the name of the Hotel he is staying at.
Hopefully, someone found the lost luggage!
Robert finds Martin's luggage scans the ZTag. Without any App or further steps, Martin is notified someone has scanned his luggage. Now Robert redirected on a web page where he is asked if he wants to send a message to the luggage owner. Roberts hit "Yes" and Martin is notified. Robert can now exchange messages with Martin, over an anonymous secure connection, to organize the luggage retrieval.
Martin got his luggage back!
If Martin would have left the hotel before the luggage has been found, he could have updated the information and instructions displayed by the ZTag to let his luggage be sent back to his home instead. Information displayed on a ZTag scan can be updated in real time.
A ZTag is attached to each luggage for Lost & Found, it let finders get in contact with the luggage owner.
- A QR code is attached to the luggage while a second QR code is on an owner certificate that is sold with the luggage.
- Scanning the ZTag owner certificate enables Lost & Found system, starts the warranty, and allows for optional registration.
- The code on the luggage displays no information while lost mode is not activated.
- It is possible for manufacturer to embed a genuine seal in the code that is added to the luggage to prevent counterfeit, theft and store the luggage service history.
- The information displayed by the QR code on the luggage can be changed any time by the owner. If the owner lost his phone, he can scan the owner certificate with any device to edit the information.
- No application is required to scan the luggage, any phone camera can do it.
- When someone scans the luggage, the owner is notified with anonymous and secure notifications. It is also possible for the owner to activate the chat function which adds secure messaging between the finder and the owner.
ZTag can be engraved directly on watches and jewelry.
ZTag can store anything: owner information, warranty certificate, service journal, etc. This enables uses like Lost & Found or counterfeit prevention.
All data is encrypted end-to-end ensuring security and privacy.
ZTag can be used with no account and no app, simplifying usage and increasing adoption.
ZTag can be used to exchange location information anonymously when it is scanned.
ZTag can contain a high resolution anti counterfeit code that prevent fake copies. This ensure genuine objects.
ZTag uses existing SSL certificates for authentication. This can be used to ensure only authorized services.
Low cost and easy to deploy.
White label solution.
