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Many supply chains rely on separate databases, paper records, or isolated tracking systems that can be altered, lost, or become inconsistent as products move between different organizations. This makes it difficult to verify who had custody of an asset at each stage, confirm its authenticity, detect unauthorized changes, or investigate disputes.

The invention addresses these challenges by providing a secure digital chain-of-custody system that records every asset registration and custody transfer in an encrypted, non-repudiatable transaction log. It creates a trustworthy record of an asset's lifecycle, from initial registration through transfer, use, and final disposal. The system can also record environmental or handling conditions, such as spoilage or damage, and generate confirmation reports whenever custody changes occur. By improving traceability, transparency, and accountability, the invention helps reduce fraud, errors, and uncertainty in supply chain operations while making it easier for authorized parties to verify the integrity and history of assets.

The invention provides a secure electronic chain-of-custody system that records and manages every significant event in an asset's lifecycle using encryption technology, including blockchain in some embodiments. The system registers authorized participants and assets, records each custody transfer as an encrypted transaction, and stores the information in a non-repudiatable transaction log to create a reliable and tamper-resistant history of the asset.

Whenever an asset changes custody or status, the system generates confirmation reports for the relevant parties and updates the transaction log. It can also integrate sensors or user inputs to record environmental conditions, handling events, or evidence of spoilage, degradation, or damage. By maintaining a secure, traceable, and verifiable record of asset movements and condition throughout the supply chain, the invention improves transparency, accountability, and trust while helping organizations detect irregularities and maintain the integrity of their supply chain operations.

Yes. The invention addresses a significant gap in prior art by moving beyond systems that focus on isolated functions such as location authentication, PIN verification, secure procurement transactions, or public key privacy. Instead, it provides an integrated solution for maintaining a secure, encrypted, and non-repudiatable chain of custody across an asset's entire lifecycle. The invention records every custody transfer in a tamper-resistant transaction log, generates confirmation records for custody changes, and can capture asset condition information such as spoilage or damage. This improves end-to-end traceability, accountability, and integrity of supply chain records, addressing limitations of prior systems that did not provide comprehensive lifecycle tracking for assets.