System, method, and computer program product for monitoring inventory
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1. A method, comprising:
- inputting into a storage unit information relating to a load supported by the storage unit, the storage unit having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load supported by the storage unit;
obtaining from the storage unit information about the load supported by the storage unit and information identifying the storage unit; and
updating inventory information relating to the load based on the information obtained from the storage unit
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Abstract
A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for monitoring inventory in an inventory control framework. In accordance with one embodiment, information relating to a load supported by a storage unit may be input into the storage unit. The storage unit may have a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load supported by the storage unit. Information may then be obtained from the storage unit about the load supported by the storage unit as well as information identifying the storage unit. Inventory information relating to the load my be updated based on the information obtained from the storage unit.
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1. A method, comprising:
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inputting into a storage unit information relating to a load supported by the storage unit, the storage unit having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load supported by the storage unit;
obtaining from the storage unit information about the load supported by the storage unit and information identifying the storage unit; and
updating inventory information relating to the load based on the information obtained from the storage unit - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system, comprising:
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logic for inputting into a storage unit information relating to a load supported by the storage unit, the storage unit having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load supported by the storage unit;
logic for obtaining from the storage unit information about the load supported by the storage unit and information identifying the storage unit; and
logic for updating inventory information relating to the load based on the information obtained from the storage unit.
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32. A computer program product, comprising:
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computer code for inputting into a storage unit information relating to a load supported by the storage unit, the storage unit having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load supported by the storage unit;
computer code for obtaining from the storage unit information about the load supported by the storage unit and information identifying the storage unit; and
computer code for updating inventory information relating to the load based on the information obtained from the storage unit.
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33. A system, comprising:
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a storage unit for supporting a load, the storage unit having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the load interface for receiving input relating to the load, the storage unit having a transmitter for transmitting information about the load including information relating to the weight of the load sensed by the weight sensor;
a reader for receiving the information transmitted from the storage unit; and
a central controller coupled to the reader, the central controller updating inventory information relating to the load based on the information received by the reader. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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50. A method, comprising:
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receiving information from a plurality of storage units located in a vehicle, the storage units each having at least one weight sensor for sensing the weight of a load supported by the respective storage unit, the information from each storage unit relating to the weight of the load supported by the respect storage unit and an unique identifier associated with the respective storage unit, each unique identifier indicating the location in the vehicle of the respect storage unit;
determining a current distribution of weight in the vehicle based on the information received from the storage units. - View Dependent Claims (51)
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52. A system, comprising:
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a vehicle;
a plurality of storage units located in a vehicle, each storage unit supporting a load and having a weight sensor for sensing the weight of the respective supported load and a transmitter for transmitting information relating to the sensed weight of the load, the transmitted information further including an identifier associated with the respective storage unit, each identifier indicating a location of the respective storage unit in the vehicle;
logic for receiving the information transmitted from storage units; and
logic for determining a current distribution of weight in the vehicle based on the information received from storage units. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54)
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55. A system, comprising:
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a support structure having at least one hanger extending therefrom, the hanger having an identifier associated therewith and being adapted for supporting a load thereon;
a weight sensor for sensing a weight of the load supported by the hanger;
a transmitter for transmitting information relating to the weight of the load supported by the hanger and the identifier of the hanger;
a reader for receiving the information transmitted by the transmitter; and
a central controller coupled to the reader, the central controller updating inventory information relating to the load supported by the hanger based on the information received by the reader. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
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63. A device comprising:
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a surface adapted for supporting a load thereon;
a weight sensor for sensing a weight of the load supported on the surface;
an interface for receiving input relating to the load; and
a transmitter for transmitting information in accordance with the weight and the input received by the interface, the transmitted information including an identifier associated with the device. - View Dependent Claims (64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71)
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