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Methods, devices, and systems for secure transport of materials

A shipping container, the entire technology, applied in the field of safe transportation of materials, devices and systems, capable of solving problems such as increased time and cost, complexity of such problems, reduced suitability, practicality or effectiveness, etc., to achieve timely transportation , the effect of safe transportation

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-10
THERANOS IP CO LLC
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However, the time and expense required to prepare and ship materials increases the overhead associated with producing, selling and using such materials
In addition, transportation exposes the material to potential loss, damage, or degradation, and delays encountered during shipment may reduce or eliminate the suitability, usefulness, or effectiveness of the material for time-sensitive intended uses
[0002] These issues are compounded for materials that are fragile, perishable, or require special handling

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[0467] This example discusses the transport of a clinical sample, such as a blood sample, urine sample, throat swab, cheek swab, or other clinical sample, from a sample collection location (SCL) to an analysis location. For example, in embodiments, clinical samples may be collected at a physician's office, clinic, hospital, sample collection center, retail pharmacy, supermarket, or other location, and may be transported, for example, to a central laboratory (e.g., as modified by clinical laboratory improvements). (CLIA) certified laboratory) for analysis. In the following, "CTS" stands for Carrier Tracking System. For example, a deliverer may carry a cell phone, and that cell phone may run a CTS, wherein the CTS is deployed on the deliverer's phone, in conjunction with a point-of-service (POS) system (used at the sample collection location and its personnel or by sample collection Locations and the devices and software their people use) conversational mobile applications. Th...

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[0482] This example discusses the steps taken during the safe transportation of materials and provides an overview of exemplary images that may be displayed by applications such as the CTS application or the PSC application for use in the safe transportation of materials as disclosed herein diagram.

[0483] Such as Figure 19 As shown in , the CTS application may display a screen that provides the address of the transportation location, such as the next stop in the route, as well as other location and contact information about the location. Figure 19 It is also shown that the CTS application can display a screen that provides a map indicating that the address is related to streets and other landmarks (which, for example, can help the deliverer get to a location or allow the deliverer to plan an alternate route to, for example, avoid traffic jams or in response to weather conditions). The CTS application can calculate and provide preferred and alternate routes, which can be...

Embodiment 3

[0492] This example discusses the safe transfer of material, where material can be transferred from a custodian at a first location to a courier for transporting the material to a second location, or The deliverer of the location transport transfers to the custodian at the second location. For example, a deliverer may arrive at a shipping location that includes a sample collection location (SCL) where a clinical sample (such as a blood sample, urine sample, throat swab, cheek swab, or other clinical sample) is awaiting shipment from the SCL to Analysis location. For example, clinical samples can be collected at a physician's office, clinic, hospital, sample collection center, retail pharmacy, supermarket, or other location, and can be transported, for example, to a central laboratory (eg, a CLIA-certified laboratory) for analysis. It should be understood that the methods discussed herein can be applied to other combinations of locations, custodians, and deliverers, and also t...

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Abstract

Methods, devices, and systems for the secure transport of material are provided. A transported material may be a biological material, such as a biological sample. Material is only transferred to a courier having a unique, single-use authorization code. Authorization codes are provided to a courier only upon arrival at a proper location and at a designated time. Courier identification or code confirmation or authorization may also be required. Identification or other confirmation regarding a custodian, material to be transferred, or both, may be required. Courier images, custodian images, or both, may be required. An authorization code may include a bar code, a number, a letter, or other symbol or code. An authorization code, an image, route information, and other information may be communicated by cell-phone, WiFi, Bluetooth, or other link. Transport containers with temperature sensors and communication links, and storage containers with light sensors, memory, and communication links are provided.

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Background technique [0001] The transportation of materials is an essential part of commerce and other social interactions, including scientific collaborations and plays an important role in clinical diagnosis and treatment. However, the time and expense required to prepare and ship the materials adds to the overhead associated with producing, selling and using such materials. Furthermore, shipping exposes the material to potential loss, damage, or degradation, and delays encountered during shipment may reduce or eliminate the suitability, usefulness, or effectiveness of the material for time-sensitive intended uses. [0002] These issues are compounded for materials that are fragile, perishable or require special handling. Biological materials such as biological samples (e.g., blood samples, tissue samples, organs for transplantation, etc.) Requires special handler. Transporting such materials may require care to ensure that the material does not degrade or become damaged,...

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IPC IPC(8): G07C1/10G06Q50/30
CPCG06Q10/0832G06Q30/018B65D81/38B65D81/18
Inventor S·巴尔瓦尼
Owner THERANOS IP CO LLC
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