Method and apparatus for real-time tracking of inventory using active RFID technology
US7252230B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/087
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and method for dynamically tracking assets located in different geographic zones are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments include a central zone hosting an inventory system. The inventory system is in network communication with remote zones that include sensors for interrogating tagged assets located in the zones. The inventory system is configured to poll the remote zones to obtain information regarding the tagged assets and store the information in a database. The inventory system may then determine whether any of the received information deviates from an expected result, and take appropriate action in response to the deviation.
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