PHC has been granted a patent for a pharmaceutical management system that utilizes an IC tag for tracking pharmaceuticals. The system includes a storage box, a controller for managing information, and a refrigerator designed to maintain optimal storage conditions while facilitating communication between multiple storage boxes. GlobalData’s report on PHC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pharmaceutical management system with ic tag and refrigeration
The granted patent US12016823B2 outlines a pharmaceutical management system designed to enhance the storage and tracking of pharmaceuticals. Central to this system is an integrated circuit (IC) tag attached to each pharmaceutical, which works in conjunction with a pharmaceutical storage box and a controller. The storage box is equipped with antennas that read the information from the IC tag, while the controller manages this data. The system includes a pharmaceutical refrigerator with multiple shelves to store these boxes, ensuring the pharmaceuticals are kept at appropriate temperatures. Notably, the design incorporates ventilation holes in the bottom plate of the storage box to facilitate air circulation, and the configuration allows for multiple storage boxes to be stacked, optimizing space.
The patent further details the functionality of the system when multiple storage boxes are involved. The controller can simultaneously acquire information from several IC tags, determining the specific storage box containing the pharmaceutical based on the signal strength received from the antennas. This capability is enhanced by the inclusion of a coupling device that connects the antennas to the controller, allowing for efficient data management. Additionally, the design features a shielding sheet on the refrigerator's front glass to prevent interference with the radio waves emitted by the antennas. Overall, this pharmaceutical management system aims to improve the organization, tracking, and preservation of pharmaceuticals in a refrigerated environment.
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