SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND STORING RFID/SERIALIZED ITEM TRACKING INFORMATION IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A logical data model for managing serialized item tracking information for a retail enterprise, the logical data model including:
- a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated with products sold by said retail enterprise is stored and organized within a relational database.
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Abstract
A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing serialized tracking information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The serialized tracking information, available through the use of RFID technology, is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with serialized tracking information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve supply chain operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.
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14 Claims
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1. A logical data model for managing serialized item tracking information for a retail enterprise, the logical data model including:
a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated with products sold by said retail enterprise is stored and organized within a relational database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A relational database system for storing and managing serialized tracking information for a retail enterprise, said serialized tracking information being organized within said relational database system in accordance with a logical data model, said logical data model comprising:
a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated with products sold by said retail enterprise is stored and organized within a relational database. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for storing and managing serialized tracking information for a retail enterprise, said method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a relational database for storing and organizing serialized tracking information associated with products sold by said retail enterprise; and
establishing a logical data model including a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which said serialized tracking information is stored and organized within said relational database. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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