Pallet content identification mechanism that converts RFID information to corresponding barcode information
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- at least one processor;
a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner coupled to the at least one processor;
an output device coupled to the at least one processor;
a memory coupled to the at least one processor;
an RFID to barcode conversion mechanism that converts RFID information received from the RFID scanner into corresponding barcode information, and that outputs the corresponding barcode information to the output device.
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Abstract
A pallet content identification mechanism is a small electronic device that is attached to a pallet. The pallet content identification mechanism reads RFID tags on the pallet using an RFID portal scanner, converts the RFID information into corresponding barcode information, and displays the corresponding barcodes on a small display. These barcodes may then be scanned by a conventional barcode scanner, thereby allowing all of the items on the pallet to be scanned into the barcode system without unpacking the pallet. The pallet identification mechanism allows a user to benefit from RFID technology on the pallet while still using barcode technology in the inventory control system.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor;
a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner coupled to the at least one processor;
an output device coupled to the at least one processor;
a memory coupled to the at least one processor;
an RFID to barcode conversion mechanism that converts RFID information received from the RFID scanner into corresponding barcode information, and that outputs the corresponding barcode information to the output device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for inventory control, the method comprising the steps of:
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(A) scanning a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags using an RFID scanner;
(B) converting RFID information received from the RFID scanner into a plurality of barcodes; and
(C) outputting the plurality of barcodes to an output device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An inventory control structure comprising:
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(A) a support structure; and
(B) a content identification mechanism attached to the support structure, the content identification mechanism comprising;
at least one processor;
a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner coupled to the at least one processor;
a display coupled to the at least one processor;
a memory coupled to the at least one processor; and
an RFID to barcode conversion mechanism that converts RFID information received from the RFID scanner into corresponding barcode information, and that outputs the corresponding barcode information to the display. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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