Systems and methods for wirelessly monitoring inventory
US10685326B1 · kind B1 · utility
6Cited by
7References
37Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10366
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for automated monitoring of inventory are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure, automated monitoring is achieved through the use of active tags, such as RFID tags, that are coupled to inventory and tracked by communication nodes. The tags are designed to consume a low amount of power while ensuring robust wireless communication. Indeed, the tags are capable of communicating with remote nodes even when the tags are buried in stacks of inventory items, and the system is scalable to handle a large number of tags.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.