TW200907311A - Identification and condition detection system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring item sourcing and handling information. The present disclosure provides a device for tracking and tracing a product or item's source and handling history. The present disclosure may, for instance, be applied to any product that is packaged, distributed, shipped, or requiring or using cold chain distribution where a greater quality of freshness of a product is desired or where preventing distribution or removing from distribution of a product exposed to a preselected condition such as an undesirable environmental temperature is desired.

Description

200907311 IX. Inventories: [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The claim is to claim the priority of the US patent provisional application in the 60th/822th 6th of the employment year M 16th. The present invention discloses a product identification tag (5) (10) (10) abellng, including an optical or computer read identification tag. [Prior Art] r The product that is sold in the product is kept outside the scope of the environmental scope, and the product value is lowered due to contamination and deterioration. For example, if many foods are not:, the temple; the special temperature f will be spoiled. Some drugs that require refrigerated delivery, if exposed to an acceptable temperature range, will have the desired effect. If the product is a perishable type that is prone to spoilage: it is susceptible to bacterial contamination, and exposure to poor temperatures will result in the spread of the above-mentioned products, and the growth of bacteria in the 々, 曲-秋. Although 亍 二 2: Effective 曰 # [but the above period can not be accurate. If the product is susceptible to temperature or is prone to be effective; outside of the temperature range used, the product will be removed from::: Products that have been contaminated or have exceeded the effective period will be removed. However, because of the large amount of products sold, it is not easy to sell and sell products based on cost and efficiency. I remove the dyed, expired or bad production technology and '", the method effectively and automatically tracks and records the time from the manufacture of the product or 200907311 to the end of the destination, automatically traces and records the product exposure to the second It is not effective to invent a fast, precise and long-term situation. The product of this level, especially the food with potential compromise in use. 4 The lower the quality due to exposure. [Invention] The present invention discloses a device And the system, the test, and the automatic removal of the exposed, fascinating and early detection products that help the manufacturer, plus ... brother = product. The invention will be as well as consumers, merchants, public health officials, dchain In the distribution process, the increase in the handling of bacterial contamination or the reduction of product function is also provided. In addition, the present invention also provides information on the above-mentioned accidental sump. The invention also provides for the seller and the consumer to package the user to use. Continuous monitoring of == quality or effective products in time. Preparing for perishable or reducing the invention is an identification and condition detection device comprising: an identifiable identifier (ident Ifiable indicia); - 筮 - twist - predetermine the occurrence of the condition, making the second indication possible; the second indication. The invention also discloses a product code (pr〇duct c〇de) device, including 丄-第-可Reading a mark; a second mark, a second mark reacting to a pre-determined temperature, and 'and at least one indicator, wherein the predetermined temperature exists, at least one indicator action, and the second mark is readable 200907311 The invention further discloses a method for monitoring a product to be displayed in a predetermined situation, comprising: applying at least one first identifiable indication to the product; applying a second label to the product; and applying a third indication to the product, When a pre-determined situation exists, the second indication is readable, and the third indication is unreadable. The invention also discloses a method for identifying a product from a cold-chain distribution by using the above device. The present invention provides a device for tracking and recording product or item sources and processing experiences. The present invention is applicable to any freshness or quality requirements. The product of the cold chain with locks, or when the product comes into contact with pre-determined conditions (such as poor ambient temperature), to remove or prevent the cold chain of the distribution product (C〇ld chain distHbuti〇n). The present invention provides a device for identifying an item that is exposed to a predetermined or preseieeted condition, and a method for tracking and recording the item using the device. The upper portion includes at least three elements or labels (lndicia), wherein at least one of the targets: or the component is identifiable or remains readable, regardless of whether the decision or the pre-condition exists. The device also includes a second indication, where = or pre-existing conditions exist, then The second flag becomes identifiable or = fetched, and the second flag is no, wherein when the condition is pre-determined or predetermined: then the third tag becomes unreadable or unrecognizable. The above-mentioned traditional scanning, any optical scanning (four), computer or manual method or identification device can also include - "read forever (heart ^)" 200907311 element, its 7L piece has unique product identification information, manufacturing Source of quotient, source of the vendor, or other identifying information used to track or record the product; k Selectively readable component, act or read when a pre-determined condition exists; and "optional unreadable Unreadable ""components" cannot be read or acted upon when a pre-determined condition exists. The purpose of the *f is to provide a product that uses the above device to identify unsuitable or defective products, and/or to track products. The device includes at least three indications, wherein the first indication is identifiable; and the second indication is acted upon by a predetermined condition (eg, a temperature value determined by the thief) or may be: j θ ^ and a second indication, wherein When the situation is determined, the second target is what is changed or not. The above predetermined conditions may be any situation such as pollution, adverse ambient temperature, improper management, and the like. For example, the present invention discloses a product label or identifier for identifying or tracking whether a product is exposed to a product, such as a coded label (c°ded). Indicia)); ― 'No' When the pre-determined situation exists, this second sign becomes available: 2 2 can be actuated. The above device (tag) may also include - an additional indication, when it is readable or actionable, then the additional indication cannot be read =, the action. The above predetermined conditions include, for example, a temperature between Hua or severity; or a temperature between 30 degrees and 180 degrees Fahrenheit; degrees: Γ: = Γ 0 degrees to 180 degrees; or temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit , or above 4 degrees Celsius. If you change the bu, +, and strong cases, mu "(10) is exposed to the pre-determined ...., the induction will not be able to move, become readable; can be used 200907311 to identify by scanner, computer or manual A product that is exposed to the above-described predetermined conditions. The object of the present invention is to provide a <RTIgt; identification device, the device comprising a first computer 玎 reading indication; a second indication; and an indicator, and The second label is linked, such that the predetermined condition activates the indicator 'to make an optical or computer readable code. For example, the above device may be a bar code label for authenticating and tracking the product. The tag may include a first and a second indicator to: and at least one temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator is exposed to the first condition to change the appearance of the second indicator to make it computer readable Label or computer readable barcode. The above label can be applied to the following barcode agreement: Reduced Space Symbology (RS)> UPC (Universal Product Code)' JAN (Japanese Ar Ticle Number), EAN/UPC, GS1-128, ITF-14, Data Matrix, Composite Component, RRFID (Radio Reference Frame, Image Database), Radio Identification (RFID) or other identification methods, or provide Local, national, international or standard language systems or platforms using the GS-1 Agreement. The above markings may also include human readable information combined with other readable indicia such as bar code data, free space symbols (Reduced Space Symbology) , RSS), UPC, ΕΑΝ, wireless identification device, etc.; GILBARTM logo or the above label plus the label of the Food Sentinel SystemTM component. Another object of the present invention is to identify a type that has been exposed to prior 200907311 By means of the above identification method, the position of the product is detected and removed from the θ distribution chain during the above-mentioned product distribution chain (4) stributlonchain. The above device enhances the product improvement and Safe, and provide useful product management and vesting information (4) ^ 丨 。. Therefore, = provide a self-encapsulation And during each stage of product distribution, the screen [the method is by integrating the indicator or label with the product strip ==, using the presence of a predetermined situation to activate its indicator generation;): The determined temperature is such that the mark is displayed (for example, the item shows the condition code of the item, and the product is removed from the distribution chain by the 5 曰 product. In the case of better, the invention may also include the identifiable 棹2, ΐ 彳 ' 本 本 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 , manufacturer or other possession, enemy m above: all can be any pair, and the product knowledge is useful for those who have the usual knowledge of the manufacture, exhibition, delivery, distribution and / or use of the second article The present invention also provides a method for using the label to expose the item that has been exposed to the situation. Shangcheng #杂目s s, that is, no decision to store in the separation. π /, yes, two coding marks, Method:: On the bar code, and at least one status indicator, the above-mentioned square code labels are not in the specific temperature range, regardless of whether the product is processed or the shape is readable. (D) to a mark Another object of the present invention is to provide a means for the device to record a product that has been exposed to a predetermined condition (e.g., not == 200907311 ambient temperature). Using the method of the present invention, the product can be effectively and accurately monitored and managed in any distribution (e.g., cold chain distribution), providing a means or method to increase the security of the supply chain. The above-described method or apparatus of the present invention takes into account the automatic monitoring of product quality or safety. The use of the apparatus or method of the present invention, the exposure to undesirable environments, and the destruction of the product in the distribution chain. The above method includes attaching a standard iron to the locked product. The above includes a first indication, a second indication, and a third indication, at least - indicated as readable to provide product identification information. The second indicator - an indicator 'by predetermining the situation, making the second indication unreadable." The label includes a first label and a second label, and the label has at least one indicator. If the situation is determined in advance, then the above-mentioned 'no$' is activated, so that the _ mark can not be read by the computer, and the mark can be read by the computer. The above indicators include thermal induction indicating crying, and y is made using thermochromic ink (themQehrGmie ink) technology. ❹2 明=之: The law identifies the mouth of the product that should be removed at the time of retail distribution. Therefore, the present invention also provides an automated means to enhance product safety and quality during all stages of the product distribution chain. The invention also discloses a multi-matrix code (there is a detection system of the c-call or multi-bar code (rn=bar code), including the code for identifying the contaminated product, and the identification is in the environment or the container. Pollution = 2 The mark can also identify the ambient temperature exposed to the pre-determination or may enhance the microbial agent's sweat stain. The first indicator is readable and has coding information, its standard 200907311 = can be computer A read or optical read mark containing the product identification number, for example, product type, source, brand name, quantity, price, and similar information. The second mark is initially unrecognizable or cannot be used by a computer. The read 'its indication contains a thermal sensing indicator for the purpose of identifying whether the product is exposed to a predetermined situation. In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined condition includes a temperature between degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Fahrenheit, Or the temperature is between 3 degrees Fahrenheit and 18 degrees Fahrenheit or more than 4 degrees Celsius. With the indicator connected == 疋 case '(4) the indicator should be activated, so that its appearance changes and becomes electricity The mark read by the brain or optical means to identify whether the product is in contact or violent to a predetermined situation. Through the above identification method, the defective product can be removed from the distribution chain. In addition, the above-mentioned defective products are located: The time of occurrence will be recorded and archived.

The present invention provides a method of using a food monitoring system (Food Sentinel) and a method thereof. The food monitoring system described above is an enhanced bar code format system that continuously monitors food contamination caused by diseased organisms. The above system provides a means of tracking, recording and screening for products that are susceptible to contamination. Use the appropriate part of the product identification bar code as a test indicator, in the processing program or distribution process / stat. statlon bar code readers ^ im. ^ ,.,, .. T also benefits monthly t* to automatically remove products that reflect contamination readings. A more detailed description of the food & measurement system is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,565,565, filed on Sep. 15, 1998, which is incorporated herein by reference. Instructions. . u “Transform” its own structure.曰: Keshi will become a barcode that can no longer modify the format of the content. From the manufacturer to 曰=any location', reading the barcode content through the reader can know the information of food and medicine in the bad temperature environment. Display of contaminated readings: defective products will be automatically banned from shipping and will be permanently recorded by soil. "Knowledge in the relevant database r The method for rapid debt measurement/screening of target contaminants disclosed in the present invention is based on enzymes, immunochemistry or technology, and the present invention provides a technique , time and temperature indicators can be directly = generated on a wide range of commonly used bar codes and τ τ! bar codes. The above Τ T [bar codes can be printed on any label paper (label st〇ck), plastic bags, latex (-X) and On top of other materials. Integrate TTI barcodes into distribution or purchases, labels filled with information on federal registration reports (4) (10). (4) Resistance to calls is the most typical 51 response. In view of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ministry of Agriculture i (USDA) hierarchical management, the above two units will be based on 73 ° / 〇 food contamination in the poor processing temperature and product, malicious temperature control will become unpredictable and everywhere there are terrorist weapons. [Embodiment] More... 1A, the device of the present invention includes a label 丨〇. The label 10 has a first code mark 2G, a second code mark %, and at least one, a device 40. The first code mark 2 includes an identifiable or Nao knife .§ read through the conventional bar code scanner scans the identifiable or shellfish take 4 can provide the correct SKU injury or optically read by a computer (13,200,907,311 St〇ck

Kee_g Unit) number. The second code indicates that 3 〇 has all ?=. Referring to the state in which the pre-determined situation or the bar is not activated or unclear, it is not possible to change the above by the computer map 'when the pre-determined situation occurs (example value), then the indicator 40 is activated. It has an optically readable label, such as "Supplier makes it a light 7 read::". The activation of the finger changes the second indication 3〇, , wei = ' to indicate that the pre-determined condition exists. The second or first predetermined condition may be that the temperature exceeds a predetermined range. : One or more markers or indicators may be combined with the first and/or second markers. For ease of manufacture, the indicator can be a 'linear continuation: two or two or more separate bars or lines. Predetermining the situation: The indicator will be activated or changed so that the first indicator 20 is unreadable, and the first indicator is not readable. "Optical reading (〇pticaiiy ble)" is identifiable by optical scanning devices (such as scanners, lasers, etc.). For better implementation, the indicator can be used for 2 production.疋 疋 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 暴 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For the temperature indicator, :, with one or more thermochromic inks (therm〇chr〇mic ink) (refer to ^国第,6706218 Patent Case, US Publication No. 2__8川申. The second 〇〇5〇1〇4〇43 application or the US 6th milk 〇94. Tiger patent case)g color-changing material (therm〇chr〇mic) will emit different colors in different temperature ranges 14 200907311. The above materials may include only the color of the secondary color 2 (refer to U.S. Patent No. 5,622,137); or the reversible thermochromic material (refer to U.S. Patent No. 5,558,700 and No. 548,482). For better implementation, other methods of temperature sensing can be used, such as the time of using enzymatic processes, and the tlme-temperature indicator (see for example).

Enzymatic Time/Temperature Device for Monitoring the lnS of Perishable Commodities, Dev. Biol Stand 36:237-41 (1976)). According to Fig. 2, the apparatus disclosed in the present invention is, for example, but not limited to, a "two-part bar code" composed of a mark or three bar codes, for example, having a composite component (Composite) Component, CC) freely reducing the space symbol bar code and improperly processing the indication of the action when it appears, the method and device provided by the U can apply any three code segments, and the formed bar or multiple marks Barcodes are used in scanning applications. When the first indication 50 maintains the readable state, the second indicator is only readable under the normal processing of the product; the third indication 70 is only in the case of improper handling or in a predetermined situation. In order to be able to read and monitor a plurality of items in the case of all the wealth of the distribution keys and using the general coding standard, the invention can be used to identify and monitor a plurality of items. The device is a product that takes into account pre-determined conditions. Automatically removes or picks out products that are improperly treated or treated by Tian Tejun, such as food, which is subject to improper temperature treatment of 200907311, and the thermochromic ink on the label will be on the label. , the purgator code (purveyor, s code) appears - extra lines; and the condition code (condition c〇de) on the label will also appear - extra lines. Because its condition indicator has changed the second code mark The appearance makes it a computer-readable bar code, so the tagged product will be immediately recognized for removal from the distribution chain. If the product is properly handled and not ruined In the case, the first code mark is readable, and the product is not recognized as being improperly processed or bad temperature. The present invention can be used to reduce the space symbol (Reduced Space Symbology, RSS) bar code agreement. For the description, refer to http. //w ww^gs 1 .〇rg/productssolutions/barcodes/technicpi1/rs and lntp://www.^slus.org/upc background.html. The invention may also be Use other specifications such as UPC (Universal Product Code), ΕΑΝ, UCC-13, Global Trade Item Code (GTIN), and other automatic identification and data capture methods such as 'Radio Frequency Identification'. RFID), biometrics, magnetic StriPes, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), smart cards, and speech recognition (v〇ice rec〇gniti〇n) When the GS-1 global non-profit organization set the bar code standard, it was pointed out that the format of the free-reduced space symbol bar code agreement would be fully used at 2〇1〇. The device, its internal carcass and system software upgrade, this format can store more bar code data in a tight space. This will provide many benefits. 200907311 is more convenient when users still use traditional scanner to read data. Enter the data (such as the source information of the item) into the barcode. The present invention is compatible (but not limited to) in all free-reduced space symbol bar code protocol formats, for example, RRS-14 Stacked, RSS Expanded Stacked, RSS Limited, RSS-14 Truncated, RSS-14 Stacked, and others described at http: //www.gsl.org/productssolutions/barcodes/technical/ba r_code_types.htmlrelated format content. Other versions of the RSS Stacked format, such as RSS-14 Stacked or RSS Expanded Stacked, operate in much the same way, with an additional bar code structure that will allow RSS "standard" barcodes to have the ability to detect food; In the bad case, the structure of the thermochromic ink can make the RSS Stacked barcode lose its function. When the Free Reduced Space Symbol (RSS) uses a Composite Component structure (such as the CC-A code shown in FIG. 3), including more data, the present invention provides a two-dimensional structure having a composite component (CC) structure. The bar code, its function is always valid, in order to know the source of the item and the "tracking" information. The above information is generally scattered into the two-dimensional structure of PDF417-derived. At least one condition indicator, such as an indicator with a thermochromic ink bar code, disables portions of the "fixed" or non-synthetic components. Please refer to http://www.aimqlobal.orq/aimstore/adin for the specifications of the composite components (including CC-A, CC-B and CC-C). The webpage also contains the RRS- with CC-A. 14 Truncated, LimitedTM with CC-BRSS, GS 12B (SSCC-18) with CC-C, EAN-13 with CC-A, EAN-8 with CC-A, with 17 200907311 CC-Β UPC-Α, UPC-Ε with cc-A, GS1-128 with CC-A (SCC-14), and GS1-128 with CC-C, etc. The present invention also provides a simple method for automatically tracking the source information of an item. By maintaining the "open (Οη)" 2D data element forever, the item can be identified and stopped for sale or delivery through the distribution program. The present invention uses a freely reduced spatial symbol bar code and composite component structure to provide a paired bar code and print structure so that if the product is stored improperly, or exposed to a predetermined condition or poor temperature, the tag will pass through to / The activation or thermal transfer of a single display or multiple indicators causes the label to reveal "unsaleable (d〇n〇t sell)" or "self-dispatching removal of the mouth (remove) Item from distribution) and other information.

The invention can be applied to transportation, distribution, retail or sales environments to sweep out damaged foods, which are destroyed by specific manufacturers. === can be automatically transferred to the central computer system. The above-mentioned tracking...a " is not the same - other products that may be destroyed in the batch, even if the loss P can be fully automatic through the commercial software to describe the product different" core library: in addition, through the invention can provide the bar code scanning program可 存放 存放 存放 存放 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由 由The scanning device can read the missing scanning device and can read the data and position of the reading. If the consumer's symbolic symbol indicates that the appearance of the bar code is directly observed, it is representative of 18 200907311. In the preferred embodiment, the device for monitoring or tracking and recording products of the present invention may have only one "readable". The barcode or product_code is valid at any time. The invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with its preferred embodiments and the appended drawings. It is to be understood that the preferred embodiments of the invention are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Modifications and similar configurations are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims, and all such modifications and similar structures should be covered and should be . In addition, the present invention is also applicable to other embodiments in addition to the preferred embodiments, and the present invention is not intended to be in any embodiment, but the scope of the appended claims. - the invention is not limited to ❹ whether the food is subjected to a temperature influence or a 'soil contamination' ° device or method for monitoring, tracking, recording and/or reorienting the product of the present invention can be applied to various industries It is not limited to the application of cold chain distribution. The barcode information content provided by the above-mentioned Nawen, publications, references, patent citations and websites is only for reference. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [FIG. 1A] The device of the present invention is described in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention without being in contact with a predetermined situation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1B is a diagram showing the state of the apparatus of the present invention after a predetermined situation has occurred, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. " The drawings illustrate an illustration of the apparatus of the present invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an illustration of the apparatus 19 200907311 of the present invention is described. [Main component symbol description] ίο Label 20 First label 30 Second label 40 Indicator 50 First label 60 Second label 70 Third label 20

Claims (1)

200907311 X. Patent application scope: 1. An identification and situation detection device, comprising: an identifiable indicia; a first indication ' making the second indication identifiable according to the occurrence of a predetermined situation And the second sign. f 2. The identification and condition detecting device of % item 1, wherein the third flag is unreadable according to the occurrence of the pre-requisite status. 3. The identification and condition detecting device of μ, wherein the method further comprises at least one device that acts by the occurrence of the predetermined condition, so that the first indicator is identifiable, and the third Marked as unrecognizable. 4. The identification and condition detecting device of claim 1, wherein the first sign, the C-shower or the 5th mark includes an optically dable code or a computer read code (conipUter readable code) ). The screening device of the monthly item 1 and the situation detecting device further includes at least one indicator, which is acted upon by the occurrence of the predetermined condition, wherein the indicator comprises a thermochromic ink. Reacts to the occurrence of this predetermined condition. 6. If the identification and condition detection device of the request item is used, the first indication is 21 201107311, which is identified by the scanning device. 7. The identification and condition detection device of claim 3, wherein the finger is used. , 活化 activate ' so that the second indication can be read by the scanning device and the third indication is not readable by the scanning device. τ 8. The identification and condition detecting device of claim 1, wherein the identification and condition detecting device is a tag for identifying a consumable product. 9. The identification and condition detecting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first indicator, the second indicator or the third indicator comprises a bar code agreement, wherein the bar code agreement is selected from a reduced space symbology (Reduced Space Symbology, RSS), UPC (Universal Product Code), ΕΑΝ, UCC-13, compatible global trade item code (GTIN), RRFID (Radio Reference Frame Image Database), wireless identification device (Radio, Frequency Identification, RFID), biometric identification ( A group of biometrics, magnetic stripes, optical character recognition (OCR), smart cards, and voice recognition. 10. The identification and condition detecting device of claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a preselected temperature. 11. The identification and condition detecting device of claim 10, wherein the temperature of the predetermined 22 200907311 is an ambient temperature, the ambient temperature being about 4 degrees Fahrenheit or more. 12. Product code (pr〇ductc〇 (je) means comprising: a first readable indicia; a second indicia, said second indicia reacting to a predetermined temperature; and at least one indicator, wherein said at least said pre-determined temperature is present An indicator action, and the second indication is readable. 13. The product code device of claim 12, wherein the inclusion-provider code (purveyor, se〇de). A readable label 14. If requested When the product code of item 12 is in existence, then the temperature of the first decision is not read by the scanning device. 15. The monitoring product is applied in a predetermined situation - the first identifiable indication to The product; Fang go, package 3: apply a second mark to the product; and, % plus a third mark to the product, where - when the second mark is readable, and determine the situation exists 1. “Not unreadable. 16. If the monitoring product of item 15 is in a pre-determined method, at least the first one is identifiable; the party on the display does not include the optical reading code. 23 200907311 17. The supervision method of claim 15, wherein the at least - the ink of the display when the situation is determined in advance may be marked as containing a thermal discoloration, and the condition of the display is 180 degrees. Degrees to 19. For example, the age of $ ‧ and the mouth-to-mouth method, where the substance is pre-determined when the situation is displayed. The condition of the shell is the temperature above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. · Hi'15 The monitoring product is displayed in a pre-determined situation; the 5th paragraph*, the second mark or the third mark is identified by a bar code reader. The method of removing from the cold chain (c〇ld_chain) distribution includes the use of the request contained in claim 1 or claim 12. 22. If the request item 2ι identifies a product from the cold chain (c〇ld_chain) Method of removing from the sale 'The use of claim 1 or claim 12 Provide archived information (archival data). 24