Patent ID: 8600903
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: G06Q,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: identifying, on a processor, an acceptable temperature range of a temperature sensitive health care product, the acceptable temperature range being based on a temperature range at which the temperature sensitive product maintains freshness and efficacy; identifying, on the processor, a forecasted temperature associated with a product origin location of the temperature sensitive health care product; identifying, on the processor, a forecasted temperature associated with a product destination location of the temperature sensitive health care product; identifying, on the processor, an anticipated transit duration of the temperature sensitive health care product; and determining, on the processor, a quantity of temperature control elements having a starting temperature to include in a shipping container to maintain the acceptable temperature range of the temperature sensitive health care product within the shipping container based on the forecasted temperature associated with the product origin location, the forecasted temperature associated with the product destination location, the anticipated transit duration, and a barrier element located within the shipping container, the barrier element separately maintaining the quantity of temperature control elements and the temperature sensitive health care product in the shipping container.