System and method for tracking data related to containers using RF technology
US6998983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00338
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described are RF tracking system and method. The RF system may include a shell for holding a plurality of containers which store a material that interferes with RF communications. The shell includes a bottom container supporting surface and a plurality of leg extensions attached thereto; the shell extends away from the bottom surface. The tracking system also includes at least one RF tag attached to a first one of the leg extensions. The tag has a memory arrangement storing data relating to at least one of an identity of the shell, an identity of the containers held in the shell and a material stored in the containers. Furthermore, the tracking system includes at least one RF scanner communicating with the tag to collect the data and a computing arrangement which includes a database and communicating with the scanner to update the database as a function of the collected data. The tag is situated at a predetermined distance away from the containers held in the shell to overcome an electromagnetic dampening effect of the material.
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