Inventory control system
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1. An inventory control system, comprising:
- a portable controller for receiving information relating to an item to be tracked by an inventory control system;
a database in communication with the portable controller for storing the information;
a readable tag having a unique identification code affixed to the item;
a sensor for monitoring a global location of the tag after the item is entered into the inventory control system; and
a tag reader associated with the portable controller to pinpoint a specific location of the item in an area generally identified by the sensor.
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Abstract
The inventory control system includes a portable controller for receiving information relating to an item to be tracked by the inventory control system. The portable controller is in communication with a database that stores the information relating to the item. Preferably, the item includes a readable tag having a unique identification code affixed thereto. A sensor may monitor the general location of the tag after the item is entered into the inventory control system. Furthermore, a tag reader associated with the portable controller is able to pinpoint the specific location of the item via a laser-light beam within the area generally identified by the sensor.
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1. An inventory control system, comprising:
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a portable controller for receiving information relating to an item to be tracked by an inventory control system; a database in communication with the portable controller for storing the information; a readable tag having a unique identification code affixed to the item; a sensor for monitoring a global location of the tag after the item is entered into the inventory control system; and a tag reader associated with the portable controller to pinpoint a specific location of the item in an area generally identified by the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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