Patent ID: 7267269
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: G03G,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system that performs distribution management of a product packaged in an outer case for delivery, using wireless tags fixed respectively on the product and the outer case, that enable data reading and written via wireless communication, said system comprising: correlation unit that correlates an ID of a product wireless tag fixed on the product and an ID of an outer-case wireless tag fixed on the outer case with each other, the correlation unit correlating at least one of a production information, a delivery information of the product, and a recovery information; multiple acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the product wireless tag ID and the outer-case wireless tag ID at each of multiple distribution points through which the product flows; distribution management unit that manages distribution of the product using at least one of the both of the correlated wireless tag IDs; and confirmation unit that confirms whether the product is within a period of life validity.