Container Labels With Multi-Sensory Identifiers for Rapid Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container labeling technologies fail to provide comprehensive, versatile, and easily implementable systems that offer adequate customization, personalization, and visual distinction for rapid identification across various container types and social settings, leading to confusion and hygiene issues in group environments.
Innovation Solution
A label for containers incorporating unique elements such as numbers, letters, diagrams, QR codes, and tactile markings, which can change color or emit light, and are applied using a system that ensures each container has a distinct identifier, including a control unit and labeling unit to manage label application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional text-based labeling is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but visual distinction and identification speed are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color-coded labeling systems where containers are identified by distinctive color combinations and patterns. This allows rapid visual identification without complex manufacturing processes, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and identification speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses curved lines, circular patterns, and rotational designs on labels to create distinctive visual identifiers. These curved geometric patterns provide rapid visual distinction while maintaining standard label manufacturing processes.
2Measurement precision
If distinctive visual markers are added to containers, then identification accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the labeling system into simple modular components: base color codes, pattern overlays, and positional markers. This segmentation achieves high identification accuracy through combination of simple elements, avoiding complex integrated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal labeling framework that can identify containers of any type using the same color-code-pattren system. This multi-functional approach provides accurate identification across diverse applications without requiring complex specialized systems for each container type.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom identifiers are applied to each container, then personalization and distinction are achieved, but manufacturing time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-establishes standardized color codes and pattern templates that can be rapidly applied to containers. This preliminary preparation of identification elements allows quick customization without time-consuming manual design for each container.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses variable parameters within a fixed framework - changing color combinations, pattern densities, and rotational orientations to create unique identifiers. This parameter-based customization achieves high versatility through simple adjustments rather than complex manufacturing processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid, multi-sensory identification of containers, reducing confusion and promoting hygiene by ensuring each container is uniquely identifiable through visual and tactile means, supporting anti-counterfeiting and tracking capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
The one or more elements may comprise a thermochromic material that changes color in response to temperature variations.
Implementation Method 2
The one or more elements may comprise luminescent materials that emit light in response to external stimuli.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a container labeling system comprising a labeling unit equipped with one or more applicators for applying one or more elements onto a container label. The elements are selected from numbers, letters, characters, diagrams, pictures, pictograms, symbols, colors, shades, hues, marks, sounds, displays, icons, graphics, objects, lines, curves, text, dots, shapes, data, photographs, and images. The system includes a control unit configured to differentially configure the elements on each container label based on predetermined criteria. The labeling unit applies the elements using techniques such as printing, thermal printing, embossing, debossing, or engraving. The system enables the production of unique, identifiable labels for containers, enhancing product tracking, authentication, and user experience.