System for and method of monitoring an item

Details System for and method of monitoring an item System for and method of monitoring an item

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Rudy, Andrew Joseph (Department: 3687)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

C713S186000, C726S005000, C726S028000, C705S066000, C705S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001382

ABSTRACT:
A system for monitoring an item including a plurality of item identification devices, each item identification device including unique information indicative of the item and being disposed during use on the item, a plurality of supplier identification devices, each supplier identification device including stored supplier biometric data indicative of the identity of a representative of a supplier of the item. The system also includes means for verifying the identity of the representative of the supplier using the stored supplier biometric data and biometric data gathered directly from the representative of the supplier, a plurality of recipient identification devices, each recipient identification device being associated with a recipient of an item and including stored recipient biometric data indicative of the identity of the recipient, means for verifying the identity of a recipient using the stored recipient biometric data and biometric data gathered directly from the recipient, and a database for storing a plurality of item records.

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