Top-level domain name (TLD) to identify objects

Top-level domain name (TLD) to identify objects

Patent background and purpose:

Patent background: Introduces the origin and function of the Domain Name System (DNS), including the types of top-level domain names (TLD) and their application in the expansion of new generic top-level domains (gTLD).

Purpose: Proposes a method to provide a top-level domain name for unique identification of objects or roles by extending the "Whois" record and synchronizing it with the blockchain system.

Technical field:

Information registration, search, retrieval and modification: Focuses on information operations in database systems, especially data related to domain names and objects.

Method overview:

Receive domain name and object association: Receive a domain name associated with a specific object.

Generate a "Whois" record: Generate a "Whois" record containing registration data for the domain name.

Extend the "Whois" record: Add new fields related to the object, such as provenance information and metadata, to link the domain name with the object.

Create a blockchain record: Create a copy of the "Whois" record in the blockchain system and synchronize any changes.

System composition:

Domain name service (DNS) registry: Store domain names and "Whois" records.

"Whois" server: provides domain name registration information query service.

"Whatis" database: stores additional information related to the object.

Blockchain system: stores a copy of the "Whois" record to ensure the transparency and immutability of the information.

Specific implementation steps:

Domain name registration and "Whois" record generation: create a domain name in the DNS registry and generate the corresponding "Whois" record.

"Whatis" field filling: fill the additional information field related to the object in the "Whatis" database.

Blockchain record synchronization: synchronize the "Whois" record and its updates to the blockchain system and record transactions.

Application in the field of art:

Art Record: specifically mentions the application in the field of art, creates a uniquely identified domain name for the artwork, and stores detailed information of the artwork, such as the artist's name, work title, creation date, etc.

Transparency and verification: ensure the transparency and verifiability of the ownership, provenance and authenticity of the artwork through the blockchain system.

User interaction and third-party applications:

User interface: provides a user interface to access and manage domain name and object data.

Third-party API access: Allow third parties to access structured data through APIs to develop related services, such as 3D printing, video applications, etc.

Advantages and features:

Unique identification: Provide a domain name with a unique identifier for the object, enhancing identifiability and memorability.

Transparency and security: The blockchain system ensures transparency, immutability and high security of information.

Flexibility and scalability: Allows new fields to be added as needed and supports integration with other services and systems.

By extending the "Whois" record and combining it with the blockchain system, a unique and secure identification method is provided for objects, which has significant application value, especially in the field of art. By ensuring the transparency and immutability of information, this method provides a strong means of verification for the ownership, provenance and authenticity of artworks.

1. "TLD Principles" - This document discusses the principles of TLD, focusing on its classification and management. TLDs are divided into generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country and region top-level domains (ccTLDs). gTLDs such as .com and .org are globally used, while ccTLDs such as .cn are independently managed by countries or regions. These classifications and management ensure the orderly operation of the domain name system.

2. "How Domain Names Are Made Up" - This article discusses the structure and components of domain names, especially the concept of top-level domain names (TLDs). A complete domain name consists of two or more parts, separated by an English period ".". The part to the right of the last "." is called the top-level domain name, such as "com" in yahoo.com. These TLDs play a key role in the domain name system.

3. "A Brief Introduction to Common Types of Domain Names" - This article provides an overview of common types of domain names, with a special focus on top-level domain names (TLDs) and national top-level domain names (NTLDs). TLDs are the top-level domain names in the domain name system, such as .com, .net, and .org, and are commonly used by commercial and non-profit organizations. NTLDs are domain name suffixes registered and managed by governments of various countries, such as .cn, .uk, etc. These domain name suffixes play an important role in building Internet identities and website addresses.

4. "Domain Names - Hierarchical Definition" - This article introduces the classification of top-level domain names (TLDs), including national top-level domain names (nTLDs) and international top-level domain names (iTLDs). National top-level domain names are assigned by ISO3166 country codes, such as cn for China and us for the United States; while international top-level domain names cover various fields, such as .com for industrial and commercial enterprises and .net for network providers.

5. "Differences between domain names at different levels" - This article introduces the concept of top-level domain names (TLDs) and their classification. Top-level domain names are the rightmost part of a domain name, such as .com, .net, .org, etc., which are respectively applicable to different fields such as commercial entities and network organizations. Among them, .com is the most popular top-level domain name, which allows anyone to register. These TLDs play an important role in the Internet and provide online identity for different entities.

6. "International Domain Name Registration" - Introduces international domain names and their classification, with a special focus on top-level domain names (TLDs). TLDs are used to represent countries/regions or specific identifications, such as .com, .net, .org, etc. The registration process includes selecting and verifying the availability of a domain name, followed by the registration steps. This information provides a basis for understanding the domain name system and its registration process.

7. "The Concept of Internet Domain Names" - Introduces the basic concepts of Internet domain names, including their definition, composition, and purpose. A domain name consists of a string of characters that is used to identify and locate a specific website or service on the Internet. Among them, the top-level domain name (TLD) is a key component, which usually indicates the type of website or country/region, such as .com, .gov, and .cn. In addition, subdomains are used to further subdivide and distinguish different websites or services.

8. "Common Domain Name Types" - This article outlines different types of top-level domain names (TLDs) and their characteristics. Brand and professional TLDs are domain names exclusive to companies or organizations, such as .apple and .google. Joint TLDs (sTLDs) are suitable for institutions in the same industry or related fields, such as .bank and .law. Internationalized domain names (IDNs) allow domain names to contain non-ASCII characters. These TLD types provide companies and organizations with a variety of online identity options.

9. "The composition of domain names" - This material introduces the composition structure of domain names, pointing out that a complete domain name consists of two or more parts, and each part is separated by an English period ".". For example, yahoo.com, yahoo.ca.us, and yahoo.co.uk consist of two and three parts respectively. In a domain name, the part to the right of the last "." is called the top-level domain name (TLD).

10. "ficit suffix" - Introduces the characteristics and advantages of FICIT as a domain name top-level domain (TLD) suffix. FICIT stands for "Future Immersive Computing and Information Technology" and focuses on identifying websites and applications related to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). Its advantage is that it focuses on the field of immersive computing and information technology, providing a more recognizable network space for related fields.