The invention relates to a smart thermal insulation box, including thermally insulated layers with mitered edges forming a thermally insulated space, and said space surrounded by corrugated material. The box also has externally viewable and operable temperature and humidity sensors, and optionally, a vibration sensor, where the sensors are preferably fixed inside the box to one side. One of the cardboard panels forming the top of the box which overlays the insulation layer has a window configured to overlay the display panel. An audible alert system may also be included to alert users to temperature or humidity excursions.

The present disclosure relates to a packaging box, a device and method for detecting damage, a detection apparatus, and a storage medium, and belongs to the field of packaging technologies. The packaging box includes a plurality of packaging cardboards that are combined into the packaging box, wherein at least one packaging cardboard of the plurality of packaging cardboards includes: a surface paper; a backing paper; at least one layer of a core paper; and at least one external force detecting member, wherein the at least one layer of the core paper is disposed between the surface paper and the backing paper, and wherein the at least one external force detecting member is configured to measure a strength value of an external force when the packaging cardboard is subjected to the external force.

The present disclosure relates to a packaging box, a device and method for detecting damage, a detection apparatus, and a storage medium, and belongs to the field of packaging technologies. The packaging box includes a plurality of packaging cardboards that are combined into the packaging box, wherein at least one packaging cardboard of the plurality of packaging cardboards includes: a surface paper; a backing paper; at least one layer of a core paper; and at least one external force detecting member, wherein the at least one layer of the core paper is disposed between the surface paper and the backing paper, and wherein the at least one external force detecting member is configured to measure a strength value of an external force when the packaging cardboard is subjected to the external force.

An adhesive patch and method of use thereof for forming a plurality of stackable items into a vertically stacked load are described. The method may include delivering an aligned stack of items positioned on a pallet for eventual transportation while minimizing the misalignment of the stackable items.

An adhesive patch and method of use thereof for forming a plurality of stackable items into a vertically stacked load are described. The method may include delivering an aligned stack of items positioned on a pallet for eventual transportation while minimizing the misalignment of the stackable items.

Methods are provided for producing an authenticated packaged product. The method includes providing on the product a security code encoding security data for the product, packing the product in packaging, and providing a tag carrying encrypted product data on the packaging. The product data comprises the security data for the product. The method further comprises storing a decryption key for the encrypted product data at a network server, and providing on the packaging access data for accessing the decryption key at the network server. Corresponding methods and systems are provided for verifying authenticity of such an authenticated packaged product.

Methods are provided for producing an authenticated packaged product. The method includes providing on the product a security code encoding security data for the product, packing the product in packaging, and providing a tag carrying encrypted product data on the packaging. The product data comprises the security data for the product. The method further comprises storing a decryption key for the encrypted product data at a network server, and providing on the packaging access data for accessing the decryption key at the network server. Corresponding methods and systems are provided for verifying authenticity of such an authenticated packaged product.

Systems and methods are provided and include a modem control unit that is configured to receive a force signal from a force sensor representing an amount of impact force applied to a container. The modem is configured to determine based on the force signal, a bias value, a shock intensity of the force signal, and a shock severity of the force signal in response to a determination that the shock intensity is greater than a shock intensity threshold. The modem control unit is configured to determine an average shock severity based on a plurality of shock severity values and an absolute value indicator based on the bias value and the shock severity value, an average absolute value indicator based on the average shock severity and the bias value, and a presence of excessive mechanical shock based on the average absolute value indicator and based on the absolute value indicator.

Systems and methods are provided and include a modem control unit that is configured to receive a force signal from a force sensor representing an amount of impact force applied to a container. The modem is configured to determine based on the force signal, a bias value, a shock intensity of the force signal, and a shock severity of the force signal in response to a determination that the shock intensity is greater than a shock intensity threshold. The modem control unit is configured to determine an average shock severity based on a plurality of shock severity values and an absolute value indicator based on the bias value and the shock severity value, an average absolute value indicator based on the average shock severity and the bias value, and a presence of excessive mechanical shock based on the average absolute value indicator and based on the absolute value indicator.

A packaging material comprised of a gas-impermeable base layer, an indicator layer, and a gas-impermeable top layer is disclosed. The top layer is selected to rupture upon experiencing an impingement or impact that exceeds a predetermined threshold. The indicator layer is configured to change visual appearance upon exposure to ambient air. The top layer further may be configured into a plurality of cells, with each cell filled with a gas that is inert with respect to the indicator layer. The cells may be of a size and shape configured to indicate the location and shape of an impingement or impact, to alert a recipient of an item protected by the packaging material of an area that may require further inspection.