AFFIXED AND AFFIXABLE PRODUCT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

• US 20100231358A1
• Filed: 03/16/2010
• Published: 09/16/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: David M. Mello
• Original Assignee: David M. Mello
• Inventors: Mello, David M.
• Application Number:
  US12/725,433
• Publication Number:
  US 20100231358A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/10.100
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/12 Audible, olfactory or visual signalling means B65D51/248, B65D55/028, B65D79/02 and B65D81/24 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/06 Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 27/00 Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/13 delivered from dispensers
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/60 relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/13003 Constructional details of switching devices

Abstract

A product information system and method are provided. A container or label, for example, can include an information system that includes stored product information, a speaker, and an activation mechanism that makes audible the product information. The foregoing can be provided for medication and medical device packaging, as well with other types of packaging, devices, and products.

Claims

1. A product information system, comprising:

a body affixable to a container; and

within said body;

a memory having stored product information connected to a microprocessor;

an output device, and

an activation mechanism connected to the microprocessor that outputs the product information in response to a stimulus.

2. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the body is a depressible button.

3. The product information system of claim 2, wherein the depressible button includes an adhesive material on an external surface.

4. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the body is attached to a label.

5. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the body is attached to a cover or cap of the container.

6. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the body is integral with the container.

7. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the product information is medical information.

8. The product information system of claim 7, wherein the medical information includes warning information.

9. The product information system of claim 7, wherein the medical information includes usage information, and the usage information includes dosage information.

10. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the product information is provided in multiple languages.

11. The product information system of claim 8, wherein the activation mechanism enables selection of a language for output of the product information.

12. The product information system of claim 1, wherein the output device includes a speaker.

13. A container including a product information system, the product information system comprising:

a microprocessor;

a memory having stored product information connected to the microprocessor;

an audio output device, and

an activation mechanism connected to the microprocessor that makes audible the product information via the audio output device in response to a stimulus.

14. The container of claim 13, wherein the information system is integrated into a vessel of the container.

15. The container of claim 13, wherein the information system is integrated into a cap of the container.

16. The container of claim 13, wherein the information system is integrated into an insert that fits into the container.

17. The container of claim 13, wherein the container is a Food container.

18. The container of claim 13, wherein the container is a medication container.

19. A product information label comprising a product information system, the product information system comprising:

a memory having stored product information;

an audio output device, and

an activation mechanism that makes audible the product information via the audio output device in response to a stimulus.

20. The label of claim 19, wherein the product information is medication information.