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Auxiliary data management system

US10762316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2019
Grant dateSep 1, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07G1/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system may include a plurality of stations that implement a workflow process. The workflow process may include reading a barcode in connection with at least some of the plurality of stations. The barcode may be attached to an item that is moved between the plurality of stations during the workflow process. The system may additionally include a plurality of devices. Each of the plurality of devices may be located at one of the plurality of stations. At least some of the plurality of devices may include barcode reading capability. The system may additionally include process management code stored in memory on at least some of the plurality of devices. The process management code may be executable by one or more processors on the plurality of devices to determine auxiliary data corresponding to the workflow process and send the auxiliary data to a server.

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