Smart storage of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals
First Claim
1. A smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit to store, monitor, and maintain a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, comprising:
- a plurality of location- and temperature-monitored compartments that meet regulatory requirements and are arrayed in at least one temperature-controlled temperature zone, wherein each such compartment is associated with a temperature sensor, provides for a consistent temperature profile throughout the compartment, and stores a plurality of units of one temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product type with the same expiration date, wherein in response to temperature data sent by the temperature sensors, each compartment is maintained at substantially the same temperature, and wherein the location and temperature of any such compartment indicates the temperature and location of the unit(s) of the temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product type stored therein;
a user interface device (UID) comprising a computer, wherein the UID electronically communicates wirelessly or via a hard wire link with an application service provider (ASP) and controls operation and use of the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit and directs collection and storage of data related to operation of the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit, including temperature measurement data from the temperature sensor(s) in the plurality of location- and temperature-monitored compartments; and
a reader for identification of the units of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product types stored in the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit, which reader electronically communicates with the computer.
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Abstract
A refrigerator and/or freezer unit and system for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulatory requirements. The unit contains compartments for each product type in multiple controlled temperature zones with sensors and readers to track product status and content. A user interface device in communication with an application service provider provides the user with a secure access to the content of the unit and product information. The application service provider provides the user with web accessed optimal management of product inventory.
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1. A smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit to store, monitor, and maintain a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, comprising:
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a plurality of location- and temperature-monitored compartments that meet regulatory requirements and are arrayed in at least one temperature-controlled temperature zone, wherein each such compartment is associated with a temperature sensor, provides for a consistent temperature profile throughout the compartment, and stores a plurality of units of one temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product type with the same expiration date, wherein in response to temperature data sent by the temperature sensors, each compartment is maintained at substantially the same temperature, and wherein the location and temperature of any such compartment indicates the temperature and location of the unit(s) of the temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product type stored therein; a user interface device (UID) comprising a computer, wherein the UID electronically communicates wirelessly or via a hard wire link with an application service provider (ASP) and controls operation and use of the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit and directs collection and storage of data related to operation of the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit, including temperature measurement data from the temperature sensor(s) in the plurality of location- and temperature-monitored compartments; and a reader for identification of the units of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical product types stored in the smart refrigerator and/or freezer unit, which reader electronically communicates with the computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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