Systems and methods for managing information associated with storage containers

US11392882B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wide Afternoon, LLC · US

Inventors

• Ty Thompson · Chicago, US
• David Joseph · Southfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 25, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 10, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/0833
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for managing information associated with storage containers. In accordance with some embodiments, a wireless tracking module includes a communications interface, a timer, and an indicator. The communications interface may receive instructions to track spoilage status of a perishable stored in a storage container and the timer may track a time duration associated with spoilage status of the perishable based on the received instructions. An indication may be provided by the indicator that reflects the spoilage status based on the time remaining in the tracked time duration. Further disclosed embodiments include a storage container including a wireless tracking module. Other embodiments disclose a tracking device that communicates with the wireless tracking module and includes a timer controller, a communications interface, and an alarm.