PACKAGING DEVICE AND CONTENT USE MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

A packaging device is provided for monitoring use of packaged contents. The packaging device comprises a package, an electrically conducting path and an electroni c chip embedded in the package. The package has one or more sealable receptacles for accommodating contents. The electrically conducting path is connectable to each receptacle. It chang es its characteristics when the receptacle is opened after being sealed. The electronic chip monito rs the change in the characteristics of the conducting path, and generates content use data when the change in the characteristics of the conducting path is detected.