METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURE TRANSPORT OF MATERIALS
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Accused Products
Abstract
Methods, devices, and systems for the secure transport of material are provided. A transported material may be a biological material, such as a biological sample. Material is only transferred to a courier having a unique, single-use authorization code. Authorization codes are provided to a courier only upon arrival at a proper location and at a designated time. Courier identification or code confirmation or authorization may also be required. Identification or other confirmation regarding a custodian, material to be transferred, or both, may be required. Courier images, custodian images, or both, may be required. An authorization code may include a bar code, a number, a letter, or other symbol or code. An authorization code, an image, route information, and other information may be communicated by cell-phone, WiFi, Bluetooth, or other link. Transport containers with temperature sensors and communication links, and storage containers with light sensors, memory, and communication links are provided.
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Citations
101 Claims
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1-74. -74. (canceled)
- 75. A temperature-controlled storage container comprising an enclosure defining an interior space, a lid, a temperature sensor disposed within said enclosure, and a light sensor disposed within said enclosure.
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78-79. -79. (canceled)
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85. A method for the storage of a material, comprising:
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Placing a material in a storage container, wherein said storage container comprises an interior space, a portal providing access to said interior space, a lid configured to cover said portal in a first configuration effective to block access to said interior space, said lid configured to open effective to allow access to said interior space by way of said portal in a second configuration, a light sensor within said storage container configured to sense a light level within said interior space, and a communication link for communicating a light level sensed by said light sensor; Sensing a light level within said storage container; and Communicating said sensed light level. - View Dependent Claims (86, 88, 91, 93, 99, 100)
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87. (canceled)
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89-90. -90. (canceled)
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