WO2002021424A3 - System and method for using radio frequency identification in retail operations - Google Patents

System and method for using radio frequency identification in retail operations Download PDF

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WO2002021424A3
WO2002021424A3 PCT/US2001/027372 US0127372W WO0221424A3 WO 2002021424 A3 WO2002021424 A3 WO 2002021424A3 US 0127372 W US0127372 W US 0127372W WO 0221424 A3 WO0221424 A3 WO 0221424A3
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Necmettin Can
Charles K Crovitz
Debbi M Turner
Rayford K Whitley
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Necmettin Can
Charles K Crovitz
Debbi M Turner
Rayford K Whitley
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Priority to EP01968429A priority patent/EP1342203A4/en
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
    • G06Q10/087—Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K17/00—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

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A system and method for conveniently tracking inventory and merchandise in a retail setting is disclosed. The system can track various items as they travel through the entire supply chain. The system includes provisions that provide accurate and real time information related to available inventory on retail floor space and in storage. The system can be used to automatically determine available inventory and the system can be used to assist customers and staff in locating particular items.
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EP01968429A EP1342203A4 (en) 2000-09-05 2001-09-04 System and method for using radio frequency identification in retail operations
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