Method and apparatus for notifying of receipt
US6483433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W68/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system, method, apparatus, and computer program code for notifying at least one entity upon receipt of an item is provided. According to embodiments of the present invention, a determination is made whether an item has been placed in a repository. This determination may be made using any of a number of different types and combinations of sensors. An identification of at least one entity to be notified is then made, and the entity is notified if a determination is made that an item has been placed in the repository.
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