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System and method for securely transporting an item

  • US 8,948,914 B2
  • Filed: 12/07/2009
  • Issued: 02/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • an apparatus configured for securely transporting an item from a first location within a facility to a second location within the facility, the apparatus comprising;

    a mobile robot; and

    a cart coupled to the mobile robot, wherein;

    the cart comprises;

    a biometric reader; and

    at least one secure storage area having the item stored therein;

    the cart is configured to automatically unlock the at least one secure storage area; and

    the mobile robot is configured to autonomously advance the cart from the first location to the second location; and

    a server communicably connected to the apparatus, wherein the server is configured for;

    receiving information transmitted from the apparatus, wherein the received information comprises;

    information associated with a person who loaded the item into the at least one secure storage area at the first location;

    information associated with a position of the cart within the facility; and

    information associated with a person who removed the item from the at least one secure storage area at the second location; and

    generating and maintaining a chain of custody record for the item based on the received information, wherein the chain of custody record comprises;

    the information associated with a person who loaded the item into the at least one secure storage area at the first location;

    the information associated with the position of the cart within the facility; and

    the information associated with a person who removed the item from the at least one secure storage area at the second location.

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