Methods and apparatus for combining temperature data from separate segments of handling
US9436853B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/0723
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for improving supply chain visibility is provided. According to a preferred embodiment, an electronic manifest may be downloaded and linked or attached to an existing purchase order. This electronic manifest is preferably designed to accepted data from RFID devices and other sensors. Further, the electronic manifest is preferably configured to be easily accessed the carriers or others in the chain of custody. According to a further aspect of the present invention, sensor-enabled RFID tags may be employed to track a product through the supply chain, capture temperature data, and to calculate shelf life.
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