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Methods and apparatus for automatic replenishment of inventory using embedded sensor system and electronic marketplace

  • US 20030004784A1
  • Filed: 06/29/2001
  • Published: 01/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-based method of automatically controlling an inventory of items, the method comprising the steps of:

  • automatically collecting information relating to a status associated with at least one inventory item; and

    automatically accessing at least one electronic marketplace in order to determine one or more optimal parameters, based on the collected status information, to be used for replenishing the at least one inventory item via the at least one electronic marketplace.

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