1281042 alberta ltd. is based in winnipeg, manitoba, canada and has developed an innovative technology for the packaging industry called the disposable chip. two initial functions have been identified for the technology elapsed time monitoring notification and compliance assistance. when programmed for elapsed time monitoring and notification, the life span of the disposable chip is predetermined to match the requirements of an intended application. once that life span ends, the disposable chip simply stops working, is discarded. for compliance assistance, the disposable chip can be supplied in three formats preprogrammed, consumer programmable or pharmacist programmable. the electronic components of the disposable chip are encased in a plastic housing. this plastic housing may be designed in the form of a replacement packaging part such as a bottle cap for example or in a standalone form to allow for adhesive attachment to existing packaged products as shown in the animation. to learn more visit httpwww.disposablechip.comsubmitted by tony brakus, president, 1281042 alberta ltd., email tbrakus@mts.net, phone 12049550225.