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System and method for registering of refuse collection

US9378489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Filing dateDec 14, 2012
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W90/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention shows s system (1) and a method for registering a collection of refuses from a refuse bin (19) to a refuse collection lorry (3). The refuse bin is provided with an information carrier (21) which is adapted to send information upon reception of an electromagnetic signal. An interrogator (9) and a registering unit (4) are provided on a holder (15), which is attachable to a person (23) who collects the refuse. The interrogator (9) is adapted to send an electromagnetic signal and to receive information from the information carrier (21). The registering unit (4) is connected to the interrogator (9) and is able to register information received from the interrogator (9).

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