System and method for providing certificate based on animal health and history data

• US 20070033215A1
• Filed: 08/05/2005
• Published: 02/08/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation (Merck & Co., Inc.), Schering-Plough Pte Limited (Merck & Co., Inc.), Schering-Plough SPA
• Original Assignee: Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation (Merck & Co., Inc.), Schering-Plough Pte Limited (Merck & Co., Inc.), Schering-Plough SPA
• Inventors: Brown, Tyler, Ellsworth, Daniel, Sibbel, Richard, Heinle, James
• Application Number:
  US11/198,880
• Publication Number:
  US 20070033215A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 29/00 Other apparatus for animal husbandry
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/087 Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management

Abstract

A certificate for animal data is provided in a network environment. Initially, animal data is stored in a database. The stored animal data is then displayed for verification. The displayed data is verified by a user independent of animal ownership. Finally, a certificate that comprises the verified animal data and a signature field is issued such that, if signed, the certificate provides assurance of the verification of the animal data.

Claims

1. A method for providing a certificate for animal data in a network environment, comprising:

storing animal data in a database;

displaying the stored animal data for verification;

verifying the displayed data by a user independent of animal ownership; and

issuing a certificate that comprises the verified animal data and a signature field such that, if signed, said certificate provides assurance of the verification of said animal data.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said animal data pertains to an individual animal or a group of animals.

3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising entering said animal data into said database manually.

4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising transferring said animal data into said database by uploading from another application program.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein said animal data comprises health procedures and products data.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein said animal data comprises operation information, animal ID, sex and birth data.

7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising securing said animal data in said database via a user ID and a password.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein said animal data is entered by an owner and said certificate is signed by a veterinarian.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein a veterinarian enters said animal data and signs said certificate.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein said certificate further comprises another signature field for verification by an animal owner.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein said signature field comprises an electronic signature.

12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising e-mailing said certificate, when completed, to an interested party.

13. A system for providing a certificate for animal data in a network environment, comprising:

a storage medium for storing animal data in a database; and

a processor programmed to execute code which is operative to display the stored animal data for verification, verify the displayed data by a user independent of animal ownership, and issue a certificate that comprises the verified animal data and a signature field such that, if signed, said certificate provides assurance of the verification of said animal data.

14. The system according to claim 13, wherein said animal data pertains to an individual animal or a group of animals.

15. The system according to claim 13, wherein said animal data comprises health procedures and products data.

16. The system according to claim 13, wherein said animal data comprises operation information, animal ID, sex and birth data.

17. The system according to claim 13, wherein said signature field comprises an electronic signature.

18. The system according to claim 17, wherein said certificate is e-mailed, when completed, to an interested party.

19. A computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon code, executable by a processor, for providing a certificate for animal data in a network environment, said code being operative to perform actions comprising:

storing animal data in a database;

displaying the stored animal data for verification;

verifying the displayed data by a user independent of animal ownership; and

issuing a certificate that comprises the verified animal data and a signature field such that, if signed, said certificate provides assurance of the verification of said animal data.