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US 2022/0063883 A1Published application
Smart container cap with digital access authentication
OwnerNicholas Evan Mottinventor
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Abstract
What is provided is a smart container cap device that can be unlocked remotely by a second device such as a smartphone or computer. The smart cap is sized and shaped to adhere to a standardized container lid sizing convention, such that the smart cap may be swapped for and replace a conventional container cap. The cap may also include sensors for detecting poor storage conditions (such as moisture or humidity) or tampering, or for a secondary means of granting access such as a biometric scan.
Claims22
A device shaped to fit over the opening of a container, the device comprising:
- a cap enclosure with a cap cover and an inner body;
- a locking mechanism integrally combined with the cap enclosure;
- a smart module coupled with the cap enclosure and communicatively coupled locking mechanism, comprising a central processing unit (“CPU”), a wireless communications interface bi-directionally communicatively coupled with the CPU, wherein the memory contains instructions that operatively direct the device to:
- accept an open command as received by the wireless communications interface;
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- direct the locking mechanism to change to an open state upon receipt by the smart module of the open command.
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