SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY TRANSPORTING AN ITEM
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1. A system, comprising:
- an apparatus configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, the apparatus comprising;
a mobile robot; and
a cart coupled to the mobile robot, wherein the cart comprises at least one secure storage area; and
a server communicably connected to the apparatus, wherein the server comprises a module configured for maintaining a chain of custody record for the item.
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Abstract
A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.
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21 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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an apparatus configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, the apparatus comprising; a mobile robot; and a cart coupled to the mobile robot, wherein the cart comprises at least one secure storage area; and a server communicably connected to the apparatus, wherein the server comprises a module configured for maintaining a chain of custody record for the item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for securely transporting an item, the method comprising:
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identifying an item placed into a secured storage area of a cart; transmitting placement information regarding the identified item to a server; identifying the item when it is removed from the secured storage area of the cart; and transmitting removal information regarding the identified item to the server. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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