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METHOD OF COLLECTING AND USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH TAGGED OBJECTS

申请公布号：CA1276300(C)

申请号：CA19870539653

申请日期：1987.06.15

申请公布日期：1990.11.13

申请人：

BAKER, JAMES B.;BROWN, THOMAS G.

发明人：BAKER, JAMES B.;BROWN, THOMAS G.

分类号：H04Q1/00;(IPC1-7):H04Q1/00

主分类号：H04Q1/00

摘要：METHOD OF COLLECTING AND USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH TAGGED OBJECTS Tags capable of wirelessly transmitting unique codes when energized by radio frequency (RF) energy are used to identify a variety of different locations and objects. A portable battery-powered unit having digital storage capabilities is designed to be transported to the general location of the tagged locations and objects. The user moves an RF antenna sufficiently close to the tag to energize it and cause the tag to transmit its code. The detected code is then stored in digital form in a memory. The location tags contain an associated or master list of the objects associated with that particular location. The method finds particular utility in performing inventory control of furniture or other objects since the tags can be mounted at points thereon that are not readily observable, thereby preserving their aesthetic appearance. Other methods include patient identification in a health care facility, project scheduling, quality control, interior decorating, or any other procedure where identification of a particular object or location is a preliminary Step before proceeding with further work. Preferably, a programmable device having a display is used to prompt the operator after the object or location has been detected.