Secure Tracking of Items Utilizing Distributed Computing

The EPO published patent application EP3811589A1 for Vault Group AG, inventors SARHADDAR Arman and BEYER Martin, covering secure tracking of items utilizing distributed computing and blockchain technology. The application contains IPC classifications for H04L 9/00 (distributed computing), H04L 9/32 (blockchain verification), G06F 21/62 (data integrity), G06F 21/64 (data authentication), and G06Q 10/00 (business methods). Designated states include all major European Patent Convention member states.

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