Dynamic Barcode System
First Claim
1. A dynamic barcode system, comprising:
- a barcode display;
a microprocessor connected to said barcode display;
a signal generator connected to said microprocessor for supplying the microprocessor with data which are converted by the microprocessor to barcode signals for displaying barcodes on said barcode display.
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Abstract
A dynamic barcode system includes a microprocessor connected to a sensor or group of sensors. The microprocessor connects to a barcode display. Data collected by the sensor or group of sensors is processed by the microprocessor and sent to the barcode display. A barcode reader reads the barcode display. The barcode display, microprocessor and group of sensors are arranged on a packet which is attachable to a specimen to be monitored. The barcode reader has an infrared transmitter for sending a signal to an infrared receiver associated with the barcode display. The infrared receiver upon receiving a signal from the barcode reader sends a signal to the microprocessor requesting that the microprocessor send requested data for viewing on the barcode display. The displayed barcode is then read by the barcode reader. In such a manner, continually changing data collected by the sensors can be stored and retrieved as desired.
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19 Claims
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1. A dynamic barcode system, comprising:
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a barcode display; a microprocessor connected to said barcode display; a signal generator connected to said microprocessor for supplying the microprocessor with data which are converted by the microprocessor to barcode signals for displaying barcodes on said barcode display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A dynamic barcode system, comprising:
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a barcode reader connected to an infrared transmitter; a barcode display connected to an infrared receiver for receiving a transmission from said infrared transmitter; a microprocessor connected to said barcode display; a signal generator connected to said microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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