Reusable electronic seal

An apparatus operable as a reusable electronic seal system, the apparatus comprising:

• a container comprising:
• a closure member configured to detachably affix to a portion of the container, wherein the closure member is configured to be manipulated to open or close the container;
• a signal generator component configured to generate an electronic signal in response to manipulation of the closure member;
• and
• a circuit operably coupled to the signal generator component and configured to receive the electronic signal, the circuit comprising:
• a processor device configured to generate a unique code responsive to the electronic signal, and
• an output device operably coupled to the processor device and configured to output the unique code;
• a user interface operably coupled to the processor device and configured to receive input information input and forward the input information to the processor device;
• and
• a recorder apparatus configured to receive and display the unique code such that the unique code is visible for verification after the container is opened.

A method to operate a reusable electronic seal for a container, the method comprising:

• receiving a first signal at a processor device, the first signal being indicative of a closure member being manipulated a first time to open or close the container;
• generating a first unique code at the processor device in response to receiving the first signal;
• controlling an output device to display the first unique code;
• receiving a second signal at the processor device, the second signal being indicative of a closure member being manipulated to open or close the container;
• generating a second unique code at the processor device in response to receiving the second signal;
• controlling an output device to display the second unique code;
• receiving input information at a user interface operably coupled to the processor device;
• and
• forwarding the input information from the user interface to the processor device.