Authenticated database system

Abstract

This invention is a generically constructed and authenticated relational database, the main aim of which is to manage data, records and logistics information and the tracing of said data and typicallyapplied to a variety of workflow processes in e.g., but not restricted to, science and industry. To this end information is entered through notebooks or through instruments into a database that can be either a single user system or a full system. A single user system has limited functionality and can be connected to only a single full system at a time, whereas a full system is able to communicatewith a plurality of single user systems, databases and other full systems according to the present innovation. This system authenticates data and can be used for reverse tracing to for instance lab animals in biomedical research, and forward tracing to for instance the retail part of the food value chain from the animal of origin or from ingredients like feed or other components added to the chain. Central is the generic architecture of the system, allowing creation and linking into the existing data categories new data categories and data tables without the need to modify the system or the computer program.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to traceable information systems, and more precisely to authenticated information systems in general, for use in the fields of research, industry, food processing, etc. Background technique [0002] In industry, food processing, research, etc., it is necessary to document the processes performed. This is traditionally done with handmade notebooks in paper form. However, in recent years several computer programs have been developed to replace traditional notebooks with electronic notebooks. While these programs have a lot to offer, they are typically tuned to fit the specific needs described by the client. No system has yet addressed all of the issues listed below simultaneously, yet has been designed to form a standard that can evolve in a bottom-up manner driven by distributed users to meet future needs. [0003] Both the problems caused by defective notebooks and the difficulty of making them suitable are increasing. ...

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Problems solved by technology

These notebooks are not searchable; they are time-consuming to write fully and clearly enough; they are often used as workbooks and modified so that they are difficult to identify

Also, backups are typically too time consuming because of the jumbled content that must be manually photocopied or scanned

[0005] 2. Traditional notebooks are not easy to work with electronic data because they must be stored on different media

This means that files can be easily lost, and it can be difficult to prove that a particular file is original and not modified

Therefore, it is difficult to identify and backup

[0006] 3. Relevant questions are clearly labeled

The problem with such a system is that there are so many degrees of freedom that a search back along the link chain tends to end up in a loop

In addition, it is difficult to achieve record ownership, access control and authentication of data, especially attached files

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