Visibility radio cap and network
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1. A method for enabling a pedigree tag visibility network, the method comprising steps of:
- initializing a pedigree tag with a unique identifier and a network identifier;
affixing the pedigree tag onto a container, depending on the pedigree tag'"'"'s form factor;
transmitting data to the pedigree tag;
monitoring data recorded by the pedigree tag; and
deactivating the pedigree tag.
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Abstract
A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container includes: a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency, not exceeding one megahertz, and including a full duplex transmitter and receiver; an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor; a clock; and a connector for connecting a power source for providing power to the microprocessor; wherein the pedigree tag is in a form factor conformable to the container to which it is affixed.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for enabling a pedigree tag visibility network, the method comprising steps of:
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initializing a pedigree tag with a unique identifier and a network identifier; affixing the pedigree tag onto a container, depending on the pedigree tag'"'"'s form factor; transmitting data to the pedigree tag; monitoring data recorded by the pedigree tag; and deactivating the pedigree tag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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