TWI867677B - Authentication method used for electronic voucher and server used for authentication - Google Patents

Abstract

An authentication method for electronic voucher and a server used for authentication are provided. Receive a transfer request through the server, where the transfer request requests the transfer of an electronic voucher, and the source of the transfer request is different from the transfer target of the electronic voucher; establish the association between the electronic voucher and the identification information of the transfer target through the server according to the transfer request; receive the information to be confirmed through the server; and send the electronic voucher through the server according to the comparison result between the identification information in the association and the information to be confirmed. Therefore, a novel authorization transfer mechanism could be provided.

Description

Verification method for electronic gift certificate and server for verification

The present invention relates to a gift certificate information processing, and in particular to a verification method for electronic gift certificates and a server for verification.

In order to stimulate customers to spend, most businesses will provide discount coupons. With the rapid development of information technology, in addition to providing discount coupons in paper form, businesses can also provide discount coupons in the form of electronic gift certificates.

In addition, some companies' welfare committees will also send paper coupons to employees, but this may cause huge manpower and storage costs. Nowadays, electronic gift certificates can solve the problem of paper coupons. However, any traditional electronic gift certificate will be equipped with a unique verification link and key, and cannot be shared with others at will.

The present invention provides a verification method for electronic gift certificates and a server for verification, which can provide a shared link and allow users to share electronic gift certificates with others.

The verification method for electronic gift certificates of the embodiment of the present invention includes (but is not limited to) the following steps: receiving a transfer request through a server, wherein the transfer request requests the transfer of the electronic gift certificate, and the source of the transfer request is different from the transfer target of the electronic gift certificate; establishing an association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request through the server; receiving information to be confirmed through the server; and transmitting the electronic gift certificate through the server according to the comparison result of the identification information in the association with the information to be confirmed.

The server for verification of the embodiment of the present invention includes (but is not limited to) a communication transceiver, a memory and a processor. The communication transceiver is used to transmit or receive data. The memory is used to store program code. The processor is coupled to the communication transceiver and the memory. The processor is used to load the program code to execute: receiving a transfer request through the communication transceiver, wherein the transfer request requests the transfer of an electronic gift certificate, and the source of the transfer request is different from the transfer target of the electronic gift certificate; establishing an association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request; receiving the information to be confirmed through the communication transceiver; and transmitting the electronic gift certificate through the communication transceiver according to the comparison result of the identification information in the association with the information to be confirmed.

Based on the above, the verification method for electronic gift certificates and the verification server of the embodiment of the present invention can verify whether the identification information of the transfer target matches the received information to be confirmed, and transfer the electronic gift certificate to other terminal devices accordingly. In this way, a novel authorization transfer mechanism can be provided, and the flexibility of using electronic gift certificates can be improved.

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following is a detailed description of the embodiments with the accompanying drawings.

1: Gift certificate management system

11: First terminal device

111, 121, 131: Input device

112, 122, 132, 142: Communication transceiver

113, 123, 133: Display

114, 124, 134, 144: Memory

115, 125, 135, 145: Processor

12: Second terminal device

13: Third terminal device

14: Server

S310~S340, S410~S420, S510~S530, S610~S616, S710~S780, S810~S880: Steps

Figure 1 is a block diagram of components of a gift certificate management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG2A is a component block diagram of a first terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG2B is a component block diagram of a second terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG2C is a component block diagram of a third terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2D is a component block diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart of a verification method for electronic gift certificates according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart provided by a shared link according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a flow chart of secondary verification according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG6 is a flow chart illustrating gift certificate redemption based on a one-time password (OTP) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a flow chart of OTP password-based verification according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG8 is a flowchart of authentication based on single sign-on (SSO) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG1 is a component block diagram of a gift certificate management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG1 , the gift certificate management system 1 includes (but is not limited to) a first terminal device 11, a second terminal device 12, a third terminal device 13 and a server 14. It should be noted that the number of devices shown in the figure is only for example description, and the user can change it according to actual needs.

FIG2A is a component block diagram of a first terminal device 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first terminal device 11 may be a desktop computer, a laptop computer, an All-in-One (AIO) computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device, a head-mounted display, smart glasses, a vehicle system, a smart home appliance, a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine, or other electronic devices.

The first terminal device 11 includes (but is not limited to) an input device 111, a communication transceiver 112, a display 113, a storage 114 and a processor 115.

The input device 111 may be a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel or a button. In one embodiment, the input device 111 is used to receive input operations from the user. For example, pressing, clicking or sliding operations.

The communication transceiver 112 may be a transceiver circuit supporting mobile network, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or other wireless communication technologies, or a modem supporting Ethernet, optical fiber network, cable network or other wired communication technologies. In one embodiment, the communication transceiver 112 is used to transmit or receive data via a network and an external device (e.g., a terminal device, a server or a router).

The display 113 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. In one embodiment, the display 113 is used to display images. For example, it displays a user interface screen.

The memory 114 can be any type of fixed or removable random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), flash memory, traditional hard disk (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or similar components. In one embodiment, the memory 114 is used to store program code, software modules, data (e.g., requests, identity information, or electronic coupons) or files, and its details will be described in detail in subsequent embodiments.

The processor 115 is coupled to the input device 111, the communication transceiver 112, the display 113 and the memory 114. The processor 115 can be a central processing unit (CPU), or other programmable general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessor (Microprocessor), digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor, DSP), programmable controller, application-specific integrated circuit (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, ASIC) or other similar components or combinations of the above components. In one embodiment, the processor 115 is used to execute all or part of the operations of the first terminal device 11, and can load and execute the program code, software module, file and/or data stored in the memory 114.

FIG2B is a component block diagram of the second terminal device 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG2B , the implementation of the second terminal device 12 can refer to the aforementioned description of the first terminal device, which will not be repeated here. The second terminal device 12 includes (but is not limited to) an input device 121, a communication transceiver 122, a display 123, a memory 124, and a processor 125. The implementation and/or functions of the input device 121, the communication transceiver 122, the display 123, the memory 124, and the processor 125 can refer to the aforementioned description of the input device 111, the communication transceiver 112, the display 113, the memory 114, and the processor 115, respectively, which will not be repeated here.

FIG2C is a block diagram of components of a third terminal device 13 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG2B . The implementation of the third terminal device 13 can refer to the aforementioned description of the first terminal device, and will not be repeated here. The third terminal device 13 includes (but is not limited to) an input device 131, a communication transceiver 132, a display 133, a storage 134, and a processor 135. The implementation and/or functions of the input device 131, the communication transceiver 132, the display 133, the memory 134 and the processor 135 can refer to the aforementioned description of the input device 111, the communication transceiver 112, the display 113, the memory 114 and the processor 115, and will not be repeated here.

FIG2D is a component block diagram of a server 14 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG2D , the server 14 may be a desktop computer, a laptop computer, an all-in-one (AIO) computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, various types of servers or other electronic devices. The server 14 includes (but is not limited to) a communication transceiver 142, a memory 144 and a processor 145. The implementation and/or functions of the communication transceiver 142, the memory 144 and the processor 145 may refer to the aforementioned description of the communication transceiver 112, the memory 114 and the processor 115, respectively, and will not be repeated here.

In one embodiment, the functions of the server 14 may be implemented by a single server 14. In another embodiment, the functions of the server 14 may be implemented by multiple servers 14.

In the following, the method described in the embodiment of the present invention will be explained with the various devices, components, and modules in the gift certificate management system 1. The various processes of this method can be adjusted according to the implementation situation, but are not limited to this.

FIG3 is a flow chart of a verification method for an electronic gift certificate according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG3, assume an application scenario in which the first terminal device 11 is a terminal device that transmits an order request for an electronic gift certificate, the second terminal device 12 is a terminal device designated by the first terminal device 11 to obtain the electronic gift certificate, and the third terminal device 13 is different from the second terminal device 12 (i.e., a terminal device that is not designated by the first terminal device 11 to obtain the electronic gift certificate).

The processor 145 of the server 14 receives the transfer request (step S310). Specifically, the second terminal device 12 is designated to obtain an electronic gift certificate. An electronic gift certificate is a cash gift certificate, a voucher, a coupon or a merchandise gift certificate in digital form. An electronic gift certificate is configured with one or more denominations (the multiple denominations are, for example, a main denomination divided into multiple sub-denominations) and one or more merchants. The denomination can be a specific amount or (bonus) points. The merchant can be a specific brand, agent or general store in a physical or online store. The second terminal device 12 can access the website, platform or user interface provided by the server 14 through the communication transceiver 122 via an application or the Internet, and access the electronic gift certificate accordingly. The display 123 displays the electronic gift certificate to facilitate the holder to understand the relevant information of the electronic gift certificate. For example, the denomination, brand, usage rules, etc.

In one application scenario, the second terminal device 12 receives a text message. The text message contains the link and password of the electronic gift certificate. Alternatively, the gift certificate application or browser running on the second terminal device 12 can directly open the electronic gift certificate. After the input device 121 receives the operation of clicking the link or opening the gift certificate, the processor 125 can provide a password verification mechanism. Other verification mechanisms will be introduced in subsequent embodiments.

In this embodiment, the second terminal device 12 transmits a transfer request to the server 14. The gift certificate application or browser running on the second terminal device 12 can open the management interface of the electronic gift certificate. The management interface can provide a sharing option. When the input device 121 receives the selection operation of the sharing option, it can further accept the input operation of the identification information of the transfer target of the electronic gift certificate. The identification information can be an email address, a phone number, an account, an ID number or other information. The transfer request requests the transfer of the electronic gift certificate, and the transfer request includes the aforementioned identification information corresponding to the transfer target. It is assumed that the third terminal device 13 is the terminal device of the transfer target. That is, the source of the transfer request (corresponding to the second terminal device 12) is different from the transfer target of the electronic gift certificate (corresponding to the third terminal device 13).

Referring to FIG. 3 , the processor 145 of the server 14 establishes an association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request (step S320). Specifically, the electronic gift certificate is originally assigned to the user of the second terminal device 12. Therefore, at the beginning, the electronic gift certificate is associated with the identification information of the user. That is, the electronic gift certificate corresponds to the source of the transfer request. If a transfer request is made, the electronic gift certificate needs to be further associated with the identification information of the transfer target.

In one embodiment, the processor 145 may modify the association between the electronic gift certificate and the source's identification information to the association between the electronic gift certificate and the forwarding target's identification information. That is, the processor 145 disconnects the association between the electronic gift certificate and the source's identification information, and establishes the association between the electronic gift certificate and the forwarding target's identification information. For example, the electronic gift certificate was originally associated with AAA@bbbmail.com. After the forwarding target is determined, the electronic gift certificate is associated with CCC@dddmail.com. In another embodiment, the processor 145 may initialize or clear/delete the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information, and then associate the electronic gift certificate with the forwarding target's identification information.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , the processor 145 of the server 14 receives the information to be confirmed through the communication transceiver 142 (step S330). In one embodiment, the third terminal device 13 transmits the information to be confirmed to the server 14. The information to be confirmed can be an email address, a phone number, an account, an ID number, or other information.

FIG4 is a flow chart of a shared link provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG4 , the processor 145 may generate a verification link (step S410) based on the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the forwarding target. The verification link may be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or an Internet Protocol (IP) address. In one embodiment, the verification link is a shared link corresponding to a plurality of electronic gift certificates. In other words, a verification operation is performed through this single shared link to obtain a plurality of electronic gift certificates separately. Alternatively, a verification link authorizes the provision of a plurality of electronic gift certificates. The memory 144 may store the association between a plurality of electronic gift certificates and the identification information of the corresponding recipients. The verification operation is used to determine whether the received confirmation information matches the identification information in the stored association. Since the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the forwarding target is newly established, the verification link also needs to be associated with this newly established association.

In one embodiment, the processor 145 can send a verification link to the second terminal device 12 corresponding to the source through the communication transceiver 142. For example, the verification link is presented in the gift certificate application or browser. Then, the second terminal device 12 can send the verification link to the third terminal device 13. For example, the verification link is sent via email, SMS or instant messaging software.

In another embodiment, the processor 145 may send a verification link to another terminal device (e.g., the third terminal device 13) corresponding to the forwarding target via the communication transceiver 142. For example, the verification link is sent via email, SMS, or instant messaging software.

Please refer to Figure 4, the processor 145 can receive the first verification request through the communication transceiver 142 (step S420). Specifically, the first verification request is initiated via the verification link. As described above, the verification link is used to perform a verification operation. For example, the third terminal device 13 is connected to the verification service provided by the server 14 via the verification link. The verification service is a network service and is used to perform a verification operation. In addition, the first verification request includes information to be confirmed. For example, the web interface provided by the verification link can provide an input field for the information to be confirmed. The input device 131 of the third terminal device 13 can receive an input operation of the information to be confirmed. The processor 145 generates a first verification request based on the received information to be confirmed. At this time, the first verification request includes information to be confirmed. The first authentication request can trigger the authentication process.

In another embodiment, the verification link is a unique link for a single electronic gift certificate. That is, a verification link only authorizes the provision of one electronic gift certificate.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the processor 145 of the server 14 transmits the electronic gift certificate through the communication transceiver 142 according to the comparison result of the identification information (corresponding to the transfer target) in the association and the information to be confirmed (step S340). Specifically, in the verification operation, the processor 145 determines whether the identification information of the transfer target requested by the transfer request matches the identification information. For example, if the identification information is the same as the identification information, it can be regarded as a match, and if the identification information is different from the identification information, it can be regarded as a mismatch.

In one embodiment, in response to the comparison result that the information to be confirmed matches the identification information in the association (corresponding to the forwarding target), the processor 145 can transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13 through the communication transceiver 142. For example, a text message containing the link and password of the electronic gift certificate is transmitted to the third terminal device 13. In response to the comparison result that the information to be confirmed does not match the identification information in the association (corresponding to the forwarding target), the processor 145 can prohibit/not transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13 through the communication transceiver 142.

In another embodiment, in response to the comparison result that the information to be confirmed matches the identification information in the association (corresponding to the forwarding target), the server 14 may perform a secondary verification. FIG. 5 is a flow chart of secondary verification according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, in response to the comparison result that the information to be confirmed matches the identification information in the association (corresponding to the forwarding target), the processor 145 may transmit a one-time password (OTP) to the third terminal device 13 via the communication transceiver 142 (step S510). For example, the one-time password is transmitted via SMS, email, or instant messaging software.

The processor 145 may receive the second verification request through the communication transceiver 142 (step S520). Specifically, the processor 135 of the third terminal device 13 transmits the second verification request through the communication transceiver 132. For example, a (one-time) password is input to the interface provided by the aforementioned verification link. For another example, the (one-time) password is sent via a text message. At this time, the second verification request includes the input (one-time) password.

The processor 145 may transmit the electronic gift certificate through the communication transceiver 142 according to the one-time password in the second verification request (step S530). In response to the second verification request including the one-time password provided in step S510, the processor 145 may transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13 through the communication transceiver 142. That is, the verification is successful. In response to the password in the second verification request not matching the one-time password provided in step S510, the processor 145 may prohibit/not transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13. That is, the verification fails.

For example, FIG6 is a flow chart illustrating a gift certificate transfer based on a one-time password (OTP) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG6, the second terminal device 12 transmits a transfer request to the server 14 (step S610). The server 14 transmits a verification link to the third terminal device 13 corresponding to the transfer target specified in the transfer request (step S611). Alternatively, the server 14 transmits the verification link to the second terminal device 12 corresponding to the source (step S612), and the second terminal device 12 transmits the verification link to the third terminal device 13 by itself. The third terminal device 13 can input the information to be confirmed (e.g., an email address or a phone number) through the interface provided by the verification link (step S613). The server 14 verifies whether the information to be confirmed matches the identification information of the transfer target specified in the transfer request. If it matches, the server 14 sends the OTP to the third terminal device 13 via SMS or email (step S614). The third terminal device 13 can input the received OTP through the interface provided by the verification link to send the OTP to the server 14 (step S615). The server 14 verifies whether the received password is the same as the sent OTP. Finally, because the OTP verification is passed (for example, the same OTP is received), the server 14 sends the relevant SMS, email or page corresponding to the electronic gift certificate (originally belonging to the user of the second terminal device 12) to the third terminal device 13 (step S616).

In one embodiment, the information to be confirmed is a token or identity identifier obtained through a single sign-on (SSO). Search websites, social networking websites, email websites or other third-party websites provide a single sign-on function. Single sign-on is an identity verification scheme that allows users to log in to multiple applications and/or websites through a one-time user identity verification. Once the user's identity verification is passed, he or she can access all password-protected resources without having to log in repeatedly. The interface provided by the verification link provides options for the above-mentioned website that provides the single sign-on function. The input device 131 of the third terminal device 13 can accept the selection operation of this option and trigger the relevant verification of the single sign-on. If the website that provides the single sign-on function has been logged in, the option of re-confirmation is provided. If you have not logged in to the website that provides the single sign-on function, you need to log in through your account and password or other identity verification mechanisms. When confirming that the login or verification is successful/passed, the website that provides the single sign-on function can return a token or identity identifier to the server 14. This token or identity identifier represents that the permission has been granted or the verification has passed.

In one embodiment, the website with the single sign-on function transmits the information to be confirmed to the server 14. In one embodiment, in response to the information to be confirmed including a token or an identity identifier, the processor 145 may transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13 via the communication transceiver 142. That is, the verification is successful. In response to the information to be confirmed not including a token or an identity identifier, the processor 145 may prohibit/not transmit the electronic gift certificate to the third terminal device 13. That is, the verification fails.

It is worth noting that one verification link in one embodiment of the present invention can authorize the provision of multiple electronic gift certificates. The application scenario is introduced below.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart of OTP password-based verification according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7 , the first terminal device 11 transmits an order request (step S710). Specifically, the order request requests to order/purchase one or more electronic gift certificates. The server 14 may provide an order interface. This order interface is used to input the quantity of electronic gift certificates to be ordered through the input device 111 of the first terminal device 11, so that the order request including this quantity can be transmitted to the server 14.

The server 14 generates and transmits a verification link to the first terminal device 11 according to the order request (step S720). This (single) verification link is used for all electronic gift certificates requested by the order request.

The first terminal device 11 transmits one or more identity information to the server 14 (step S730). Specifically, the order interface is also used to input the sending object configuration through the input device 111 of the first terminal device 11, and this sending object configuration is related to the sending object of the electronic gift certificate. The object configuration includes identity information corresponding to one or more sending objects. This identity information can be an email address, phone number, account, ID number or other information. In one embodiment, the sending list records the sending object configuration. That is, a list of sending objects or gift certificate recipients. The order interface can receive an uploaded sending list. The sending list can be any type of file. For example, an excel or word file. Alternatively, the order interface can receive input of information related to the sending object. For example, the ordering interface provides personnel options or text input. In one embodiment, the identity information entered includes the identification information of the source of the transfer request in the aforementioned embodiment.

The server 14 receives the identity information and associates one or more identity information with the corresponding electronic gift certificate (i.e., establishes an association between each identity information and the corresponding electronic gift certificate). Then, the first terminal device 11 can send a verification link to any second terminal device 12 via SMS, email or instant messaging software (step S740).

The second terminal device 12 can input the information to be confirmed (e.g., email address or phone number) through the interface provided by the verification link (step S750). The server 14 verifies whether the information to be confirmed matches the identity information provided by the first terminal device 11. If it matches, the server 14 sends the OTP to the second terminal device 12 via SMS or email (step S760). The second terminal device 12 can input the received OTP through the interface provided by the verification link to send the OTP to the server 14 (step S770). The server 14 verifies whether the received password is the same as the sent OTP. Finally, because the OTP verification is passed (for example, the same OTP is received), the server 14 sends the relevant SMS, email or page corresponding to the electronic gift certificate to the second terminal device 12 (step S780).

FIG8 is a flow chart of authentication based on single sign-on (SSO) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG8, the description of steps S810~S840 can refer to the description of steps S710~S740 in FIG7 respectively, and will not be repeated here. In this embodiment, the identity information provided to the server 14 can be the website name and corresponding token or identity identifier that provides the single sign-on function.

The second terminal device 12 is connected to the corresponding interface via the verification link (step S850). This interface provides an SSO option. After the input device 121 receives the selection operation of the SSO option, the corresponding website performs the relevant verification operation of SSO (step S860). If the SSO verification is passed, the corresponding website sends a token or identity identifier to the server 14 (step S870). The server 14 determines whether the received token or identity identifier matches the information that has passed the verification (for example, the token or identity identifier provided to the server 14 by the first terminal device 11). If it matches, the server 14 sends the relevant SMS, email or page of the corresponding electronic gift certificate to the second terminal device 12 (step S880).

It should be noted that in addition to OTP and SSO authentication, other authentication methods such as email authentication, account and password authentication, or key authentication can also be applied to the aforementioned embodiments or application scenarios.

In summary, in the verification method for electronic gift certificates and the verification server of the embodiment of the present invention, the user of the electronic gift certificate can be modified to transfer the electronic gift certificate to other users. In this way, the authorization mechanism of the traditional electronic gift certificate can be changed, and the circulation and flexibility of the electronic gift certificate can be improved. In addition, for multiple electronic gift certificates, the embodiment of the present invention can provide a shared verification link. In this way, only one verification link is provided without worrying about providing an incorrect link and key, and the security of obtaining the gift certificate and the difficulty of stealing the key can be increased.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above by the embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

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Claims (8)

A verification method for an electronic gift certificate includes: receiving a transfer request through a server, wherein the transfer request requests the transfer of an electronic gift certificate, and a source of the transfer request is different from a transfer target of the electronic gift certificate; establishing an association between the electronic gift certificate and identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request through the server; receiving confirmation information through the server; and verifying the electronic gift certificate according to the identification information in the association through the server. The electronic gift certificate is transmitted based on a comparison result between the identification information and the information to be confirmed, wherein the step of receiving the information to be confirmed includes: generating a verification link provided to the forwarding target through the server according to the association; and receiving a first verification request from another terminal device corresponding to the forwarding target through the server, wherein the first verification request is initiated via the verification link and includes the information to be confirmed. The verification method for electronic gift certificates as described in claim 1 further includes: sending the verification link to a terminal device corresponding to the source through the server; or sending the verification link to the other terminal device corresponding to the forwarding target through the server. The verification method for an electronic gift certificate as described in claim 1, wherein the step of transmitting the electronic gift certificate according to the comparison result of the identification information in the association and the information to be confirmed includes: in response to the comparison result that the information to be confirmed matches the identification information, transmitting a one-time password (OTP) through the server; receiving a second verification request through the server; and transmitting the electronic gift certificate through the server according to the one-time password in the second verification request. The verification method for electronic gift certificates as described in claim 1, wherein the information to be verified is a token or an identity identifier obtained through a single sign-on (SSO). The verification method for electronic gift certificates as described in claim 1, wherein the step of establishing the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request includes: modifying the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the source into the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the transfer target through the server. The verification method for electronic gift certificates as described in claim 1 further includes: receiving multiple identity information through the server, wherein the identity information includes identification information of the source; generating electronic gift certificates corresponding to the identity information through the server; and generating a verification link, wherein the verification link is used to compare the identity information. A server for verification includes: a communication transceiver for transmitting or receiving data; a memory for storing a program code; and a processor coupled to the communication transceiver and the memory and used to load the program code to execute: receiving a transfer request through the communication transceiver, wherein the transfer request requests the transfer of an electronic gift certificate, and a source of the transfer request is different from a transfer target of the electronic gift certificate; establishing an association between the electronic gift certificate and an identification information of the transfer target according to the transfer request; Receive a confirmation information through the communication transceiver; and transmit the electronic gift certificate through the communication transceiver according to a comparison result between the identification information in the association and the confirmation information, wherein the processor is further used to: generate a verification link provided to the forwarding target according to the association; and receive a first verification request from another terminal device corresponding to the forwarding target through the communication transceiver, wherein the first verification request is initiated via the verification link, and the first verification request includes the confirmation information. A server for verification as described in claim 7, wherein the processor is further used to: modify the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the source to the association between the electronic gift certificate and the identification information of the forwarding target.

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