Returnable item for use in storage and transportation of commercial goods
First Claim
1. A reusable storage and transport item for commercial goods, the item comprising RF antenna means, connection means and drive circuit means, the connection means being operable to provide connection between the antenna means and the drive circuit means, and the drive circuit means being operable to communicate by means of the antenna means when connected therewith, the connection means being further operable to selectively replaceably receive the drive circuit means to connect the drive circuit means with the antenna means to allow the drive circuit means to communicate as aforesaid, whereby the drive circuit means is removable and reconnectable by means of the connection means.
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Abstract
A container (10) (or other returnable item) for the storage and delivery of goods, comprises antenna means (16) for radio frequency use, and connection means (18) for receiving a removable drive circuit means (20). The drive circuit (20) is operable to communicate by means of the antenna (16) when connected therewith. The connections (18) serve, in use, to connect an installed drive circuit (20) with the antenna (16) to allow the drive circuit (20) to communicate. This allows the identity of the container or its contents to be communicated to a remote location.
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- 1. A reusable storage and transport item for commercial goods, the item comprising RF antenna means, connection means and drive circuit means, the connection means being operable to provide connection between the antenna means and the drive circuit means, and the drive circuit means being operable to communicate by means of the antenna means when connected therewith, the connection means being further operable to selectively replaceably receive the drive circuit means to connect the drive circuit means with the antenna means to allow the drive circuit means to communicate as aforesaid, whereby the drive circuit means is removable and reconnectable by means of the connection means.
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