Dynamic inventory tracking and transfer system
US9147175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/007
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dynamic inventory tracking and transfer system is provided that, when in operation, keeps track of inventory by tracking vehicle positions and inventory transfers. A transceiver on a vehicle detects and transmits a signal to the tracking system whenever a vehicle latches onto inventory and/or releases (i.e., unlatches) inventory. Whenever latch and unlatch signals are detected close in proximity to one another, the system concludes an inventory transfer has been made between the two vehicles. The inventory monitoring takes place in real time, thereby allowing inventory to be tracked from the time it is removed from a ship/train to the time it leaves a sea port, rail terminal or industrial yard.
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