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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2014
Matthew Frank Wittek, Guelph, CA;
Matthew Frank Wittek, Guelph, CA;
Other;
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for reminding users to use, and for tracking usage of, reusable container and carry products such as reusable bags, boxes, cups, cup sleeves, and bottles, especially for food and beverages. In an aspect, the system and method provides an identification module which may be attached to or embedded within a reusable container or carry product. The identification module is preferably adapted to be detected by or be operatively connect to a mobile communication device such as a smart phone, smart watch, tablet, or some other device form factor. An app provided on the mobile communication device is used to provide a schedule or location based reminder to use the reusable product, and may track usage and environmental impact for an individual user or a group of users. Promotional incentives, rewards, and pre-payment options may be provided.