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Networked disposal and information distribution apparatus

  • US 20040195309A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2004
  • Published: 10/07/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A discard information processing apparatus, comprising:

  • a discard unit, the discard unit including;

    a processor;

    a scanner coupled to the processor, the scanner configured to scan a code on items deposited in the discard unit;

    a network interface coupled to the processor, the network interface configured to transmit and receive information over a network;

    a database storing information related to the discard unit'"'"'s contents, and profile information associated with a user of the discard unit; and

    a remote processing system configured to be coupled to the discard unit via the network, the remote processing system including;

    a first instruction stored in computer readable memory configured to receive at least a portion of the stored information from the database, wherein the received information provides an indication as to when at least a first item is to be replenished;

    a second instruction stored in computer readable memory configured to provide at least a portion of the received information to at least a first supplier so that the first supplier can predict inventory needs.

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