Smart Sticker Ultra-Low-Power Shock Detection in the Supply Chain

Area of Science:

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Technology
• Sensors and Instrumentation

Background:

• Package damage during transit is a significant concern, often undetected by external packaging.
• Continuous monitoring of package conditions is crucial for ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain.
• Existing solutions may lack the low-power and continuous monitoring capabilities required for comprehensive supply chain tracking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and present an ultra-low-power shock detection device, the Smart Sticker, for real-time monitoring of packages.
• To ensure continuous shock detection with minimal energy consumption for extended battery life.
• To provide consumers with insights into product condition upon delivery through shock data.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a Smart Sticker with three distinct operational modes: low-power, active, and data transfer.
• Utilizing continuous vibration measurement and shock threshold detection in the low-power mode.
• Employing Near Field Communication (NFC) and energy harvesting for data retrieval in the data transfer mode.

Main Results:

• The Smart Sticker successfully operates in low-power, active, and data transfer modes as per design constraints.
• Shock events exceeding a predefined threshold are accurately detected and recorded.
• The device demonstrates effective monitoring and detection of shocks within the supply chain environment.

Conclusions:

• The developed Smart Sticker meets the specified requirements for shock detection in package logistics.
• This technology offers a viable solution for enhancing supply chain transparency and reducing undetected product damage.
• Continuous, low-power shock monitoring provides valuable data for quality control and consumer assurance.