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Automatic packaging system

  • US 7,207,485 B2
  • Filed: 04/02/2004
  • Issued: 04/24/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of packing an object, the object having an interface surface having coded data disposed thereon or therein, wherein the coded data includes a plurality of coded data portions provided at respective positions on the interface surface, each coded data portion being indicative of an identity of the object, wherein the method includes, in a sensing device:

  • (a) sensing at least one coded data portion;

    (b) generating, using the sensed coded data portion, indicating data indicative of the identity of the object and at least one of;

    (i) a position of the sensed coded data portion;

    (ii) a position of the sensing device relative to the interface surface;

    (iii) an orientation of the sensed coded data; and

    ,(iv) an orientation of the sensing device relative to the interface surface; and

    ,(c) transferring the indicating data to at least one of;

    (i) a packing system which is responsive to the indicating data to pack the object;

    (ii) a computer system which is responsive to the indicating data to cause a packing system to pack the object; and

    ,(iii) a packing system which is responsive to the indicating data to determine the orientation of the object.

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