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Barcoded indicators for quality management

US9317794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A barcoded indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, the barcoded indicator including a first barcode including a first plurality of barcode bars and at least a first colorable area, at least a second barcode including a second plurality of barcode bars and at least a second colorable area, and at least one interposed line extending between the first barcode and the second barcode, the interposed line being capable of preventing a barcode reader from reading parts of the first barcode and of the second barcode as part of a single barcode.

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