Universal Microchip Database for Lost Object Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current object identification systems, such as microchipping pets, often fail to reunite lost objects with their owners due to inaccessible microchip information, as the recovery services are not easily accessible and the owner or finder lacks knowledge of the microchip manufacturer or number.
Innovation Solution
A system that creates a microchip database accessible via search engines, allowing users to enter and retrieve microchip information, including contact details of the owner, and associates a unique identification code with the object, which can be scanned or displayed on an object tag, ensuring global availability and easy retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If microchip information is stored in a vendor's database, then the object can be identified, but the information becomes inaccessible to finders who do not know the manufacturer or database location
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal database system that consolidates microchip information from multiple manufacturers into a single accessible location. The search engine can query across different vendor databases using a unified interface, allowing any finder to access microchip information regardless of which manufacturer's chip was implanted in the lost object.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a search engine as an intermediary between the finder and the microchip databases. Instead of requiring finders to directly access specific vendor databases, the search engine acts as a mediator that receives queries, routes them to appropriate databases, and returns results, simplifying the access process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If microchip information is stored in multiple vendor databases, then comprehensive coverage is achieved, but the complexity of locating and querying the correct database increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple vendor databases into a unified search system. Instead of requiring separate queries to each vendor's database, the system combines access to all databases through a single interface, maintaining comprehensive coverage while reducing the operational complexity for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-indexing and organizing microchip information from multiple vendors in a centralized system. This preparation work is done in advance, so when a finder needs to search, the system can quickly retrieve information without requiring complex real-time database routing and querying.
3Reliability
If the microchip database is accessible only through specific knowledge of manufacturers, then data security is maintained, but the recovery time for lost objects increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where the search engine automatically queries the appropriate databases and retrieves microchip information without requiring human intervention or specialized knowledge from the finder. The system serves itself by handling database routing, querying, and result presentation automatically, reducing both security risks and recovery time.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for locating an object owner. The system provides a microchip database that stores a plurality of microchip records containing microchip identification codes, owner contact information and the like. Microchips are embedded in objects such that when the object is scanned the microchip identification code can be retrieved and used to search and retrieve contact information from the microchip database using one or more search engines. When using the microchip identification code to conduct a search a link to a website displaying information associated with the microchip record is presented first in the list of search results.