INFANT FORMULA TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

There is described herein a system and method for tracking an infant formula product. Coded data representative of a unique identity of the formula product is attached thereto and read to allow inventory control and track the allocation of the infant formula product to a user. For instance, safety mechanisms can be put into place to ensure the authenticity of the formula product and that the user is fed the product in accordance with a prescribed composition.

主权项

1. A system for tracking an infant formula product, the system comprising:
a memory having stored therein a plurality of inventory records each associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of infant formula products provided at a facility, each one of the plurality of inventory records comprising product data uniquely identifying the corresponding infant formula product, the product data comprising a formula composition of the corresponding infant formula product; a processor coupled to the memory; and at least one application stored in the memory and executable by the processor for
receiving infant data indicating that an infant is to be allocated a desired formula composition;querying the memory with the infant data for comparing the desired formula composition to the formula composition of each one of the plurality of infant formula products and identifying on the basis of the comparison at least one of the plurality of infant formula products suitable for allocating to the infant;receiving coded data uniquely identifying a selected one of the plurality of infant formula products;comparing the coded data to the product data of the at least one suitable infant formula product; andoutputting a confirmation that the selected one of the plurality of infant formula products is suitable for allocating to the infant if the coded data matches the product data of the at least one suitable infant formula product.