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Tote-based warehousing system and method

  • US 7,826,920 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2007
  • Issued: 11/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A warehousing system comprising:

  • a first container for storing at least one item,a first electronic module affixed to said first container, said first electronic module having stored therein a unique identification number that distinguishes the first container from other containers for storing or receiving items in a warehouse;

    an antenna integrally formed in the first container and connected to the first electronic module;

    a controller which wirelessly communicates with said first electronic module, via the antenna, for activating a signal on the first electronic module for directing a transfer of said at least one item to and from said first container;

    a second container for receiving said at least one item from said first container,a second electronic module affixed to the second container, said second electronic module having stored therein a unique identification number that distinguishes the second container from other containers for storing or receiving items in a warehouse, said second electronic module wirelessly communicating with said controller, for facilitating a transfer of said at least one item from said first container to said second container.

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