METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PROJECTS AND/OR COLLECTED SAMPLES
First Claim
1. A sample collection method, the method comprising:
- collecting a sample from a site;
taking a picture of at least a portion of said site from which the sample was collected; and
watermarking the picture with at least one of;
site related information or project related information to generate a watermarked picture.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for collecting samples and watermarking pictures relating to the samples are described. Watermarks may include site specific information, e.g., room, floor number, etc. in addition to GPS location. Project number and information relating to the test may also be included in the watermark. A watermarked photo of the site location from which a sample is collected is generated. A watermarked photo of the container including the sample is also generated. Watermarked photos of the test site and sample containers may be stored in association with the samples and other chain of custody information. Watermarked photos are electronically communicated to a testing facility and maintained in a database with test results generated from the testing of the sample(s). Pictures and test results are electronically accessible. A list of individuals handling the samples may also be included the database as part of a documented physical chain of sample custody.
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16 Claims
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1. A sample collection method, the method comprising:
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collecting a sample from a site; taking a picture of at least a portion of said site from which the sample was collected; and watermarking the picture with at least one of;
site related information or project related information to generate a watermarked picture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. The method of claim 7, further comprising:
wirelessly transmitting said watermarked picture to a sample processing facility. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus, comprising:
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a camera for taking a picture of at least a portion of a site from which a sample was collected; and a watermarking module for watermarking the picture with at least one of;
site related information or project related information to generate a watermarked picture. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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