METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING INFORMATION RELATING TO EDIBLE OBJECTS

摘要

A method of marking an egg is disclosed and comprises applying radiant energy to the shell of an egg so as to cause discoloration of the eggshell, thereby forming a marking comprising at least a traceability code and a freshness date. Apparatus is also disclosed for applying markings on eggs being processed by an egg-handling machine that is designed and configured to transport a plurality of eggs there through, wherein the apparatus comprises a radiant energy source located in proximity to the egg-handling machine, the radiant energy source being configured to apply radiant energy to the eggs as the eggs are transported past the radiant energy source to selectively discolor the shell of the eggs and form markings on the shell, including a freshness date and a traceability code.

主权项

1. A method comprising acts of: receiving a request to access information relating to an egg, the request comprising a traceability code associated with the egg; retrieving, from at least one database, via the traceability code, historical information regarding the egg, the historical information comprising information indicative of one or more operating conditions of at least one processing station during processing of the egg; and transmitting the historical information regarding the egg to be displayed to a user.