Patent ID: 6397115
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G05B,G06Q

Abstract:
A computer-based material classification and compliance system comprising:a computer system having processing means, data storage means, display means and input means; first prompting means, for prompting on said display means for user entry via said input means, and for storing in said data storage means, the identity and history of information corresponding to an originator of a request for material; second prompting means, for prompting on said display means for user entry via said input means, and for storing in said data storage means, the identity and history information corresponding to a recipient of said material; third prompting means, for prompting on said display means for user entry via said input means, and for storing in said data storage means, the properties and characteristics of said material; classification means, responsive to said material properties and characteristics, for classifying said material and for storing said material classification in said data storage means; fourth prompting means, for prompting on said display means for user entry via said input means, and for storing in said data storage means, a packaging and shipping schedule for said material; and fifth prompting means, for prompting on said display means for user entry via said input means, and for storing in said data storage means, the packaging materials required for transport of said material.