RFID system and method for ensuring food safety
US7617132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0623
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided to aid consumers having food allergies, or other dietary concerns. An RFID system is used to provide consumers with food product information. The food products are provided with smart tags. The tags containing information regarding the food product that is of interest to consumers with allergies or dietary concerns. A smart tag scanner is used to retrieve the food product information from the smart tags. The consumers scan a potential food product with the scanner and, based on the retrieved food product information, make an informed decision as to whether to purchase or consume the food product.
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