Supply chain system and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing program
US10482700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/0092
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A supply chain system is provided. The supply chain system includes a server that manages at least a right of ownership of an article. The article is an actual object. A container is provided with a lock. The lock is configured to at least open through an electronic process. The container is capable of physically storing the article. At least one of a processor or a circuit, when an opening request to open the lock is received, determines whether a user who has issued the opening request and a user who has the right of ownership of the article match. When the user who has issued the opening request and the user who has the right of ownership of the article match, the lock is opened for allowing the article to be removed from the container. The server is notified that the lock has been opened.
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