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Apparatus and method for managing luggage handling

  • US 7,015,793 B2
  • Filed: 06/03/2004
  • Issued: 03/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling a delivery apparatus;

  • the method comprising the steps of;

    (a) attaching a first impulse radio device to an object;

    (b) transmitting impulse radio signals from said first impulse radio device to a plurality of second impulse radio devices;

    said impulse radio signals conveying information relating to said object;

    (c) determining a position of said object in two or more dimensions using said impulse radio signals; and

    (d) controlling said delivery apparatus based upon said information and said position to effect delivery of said object to a destination.

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