Lot identification codes for packaging

A packaging and identification code technology, applied in the field of packaging batch codes, can solve problems such as the inability to display batch information

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-04
YOTTAMARK
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In some cases, consumers must first enter the UPC code before entering the lot number, however, a search for the UPC code alone fails to reveal any lot-specific information

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[0020] The present invention relates to batch identification codes that can be implemented uniformly across the various packers (packers of packaged consumer goods, such as growers, manufacturers, bottlers, etc.) to simplify the process for consumers and others in the supply chain Get batch based information. The lot identification code of the present invention is represented by a set number of bits (e.g., 16 bits), which is used by multiple packers in an industry (e.g., all food producers), or by multiple packers across multiple industries. or use. Each packer can assign a subset or string of the total available bits to represent each of date, stock keeping unit (SKU) and lot number. Alternatively, additional strings of total available bits or individual bits may represent lines (eg, manufacturing lines, filling lines, packaging lines). Also, optionally, one of the bits of the lot identification code may include a checksum. The order of the bit strings representing date, S...

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Lot identification codes marked on packaging comprise a fixed number of digits with substrings representing each of a date, a Stock-Keeping-Unit (SKU), a lot number, and optionally a line and a checksum. The same fixed number of digits is used for the lot identification codes employed by multiple producers across an industry, or across multiple industries. The lot identification codes are therefore readily recognizable by search engines and otherwise reduce the number of steps required for consumers and others along the supply chain to obtain lot-specific information about packaged goods. Additionally, whenever an individual submits a lot identification code, it provides an opportunity to collect information about the product at that point along the supply chain. The information can link the quality of the product at the time and place of the request to the time and place of the packaging.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the field of consumer product packaging, and more particularly to batch codes applied to packaging. Background technique [0002] Most consumer products such as bagged, canned, boxed food, medical products, pharmaceuticals, etc. have a date (eg, best before or expiration date) and a batch code stamped on the package. These marks are provided for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance, traceability, consumer interest, and inventory rotation. In some cases, dates and batch codes are set separately, while in others they are combined in various ways. A standardized company identification number is already used on the packaging together with the batch code. [0003] Markings are typically produced by high speed marking systems (sometimes referred to in the art as variable printing systems) that print or laser mark on the package. Printing technologies employed by such high-speed printing systems include, fo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06K19/06G06K7/00
CPCG06Q99/00G06Q10/087G06Q30/02
Inventor E·格兰特J·S·卡尔
Owner YOTTAMARK
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