RFID cabinet
US7675421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An RFID cabinet for monitoring items having an RFID tag includes, a cabinet having at least one locking front door. An RFID detector is used for monitoring each item placed within the cabinet and is located within the interior of the cabinet. A computer is coupled to the RFID cabinet and controls opening and closing of the front door and is configured to receive an input that identifies the user. In this way, the computer is configured to periodically record data read from the RFID tags by the RFID detector.
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