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Object carriers for an object control and tracking system

  • US 20020044055A1
  • Filed: 12/05/2001
  • Published: 04/18/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An object carrier assembly for use with an object control and tracking system wherein a storage receptacle is provided with an array of slots for receiving identification tags bearing touch memory devices and a controller for determining the absence or presence and identity of identification tags disposed in the slots, said object carrier assembly comprising:

  • a container having an opening for accessing the interior of the container to place objects in the container and remove objects from the container;

    a panel adapted to cover said opening to close objects within said container; and

    a tongue projecting from said container when an object is disposed therein, said tongue bearing a touch memory device storing a ID code identifying an object within said container and being insertable in a selected slot of the tray for detection and identification by the controller.

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