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Automated processing system and method of using same

  • US 20030215357A1
  • Filed: 05/15/2003
  • Published: 11/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An automated processing system comprising;

  • a shelf support structure including;

    a network communication infrastructure, a central control system connected to said infrastructure, and a transfer device connected to said infrastructure; and

    a shelf module including;

    at least one mechanism for manipulating a physical object provided to said shelf module, and a network interface allowing said shelf module to connect to said network communication infrastructure;

    wherein each of said shelf modules can be supported by said shelf support structure in such a manner that said network interface connects to said network communication infrastructure;

    wherein said central control system can automatically recognize said at least one mechanism via said network communication infrastructure once said shelf module is connected to said network communication infrastructure; and

    wherein said central control system can utilize said transfer device to provide said physical object to said shelf module so that said at least one mechanism can manipulate said physical object.

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