System and method for management of return items
US12118517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W90/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for collecting returned items or information about returned items and evaluating return policy criteria with respect to collected items, and a system for the same, are disclosed. The method includes providing a station, such as a kiosk terminal, preferably at a pharmacy location. The station includes a computer and a user interface including a touch screen interface. Items, for example, pharmaceutical items to be returned are brought to the station. The user enters information at the station, such as by scanning a bar code on a container of the item, weighing the item or its contents, and entering lot number and expiration date associated with the item. A system and method for facilitating recalls is also provided.
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