18500303. READING DEVICE simplified abstract (Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha)
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READING DEVICE
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Takumaru Ishiyama of Mishima Shizuoka (JP)
READING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18500303 titled 'READING DEVICE
The patent application describes a system with two transmission and reception units that communicate with a wireless tag using radio waves, with one unit deviating from the predetermined range.
- First transmission and reception unit to transmit and receive signals from a wireless tag in a predetermined range.
- Second transmission and reception unit next to the first unit, transmitting and receiving signals from the tag in a deviated range.
- Reading unit to interpret signals received by both units from the wireless tag.
- Determination unit to identify movement direction based on the reading results when the tag is detected by one unit and then the other.
Potential Applications: - Inventory management systems - Indoor positioning systems - Security systems for tracking movement
Problems Solved: - Enhanced tracking accuracy - Improved direction detection - Increased efficiency in monitoring tagged items
Benefits: - Better location tracking - Enhanced security measures - Streamlined inventory management processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Indoor Tracking System for Retail Stores This technology can be utilized in retail stores to monitor inventory movement, prevent theft, and optimize store layout for better customer experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve upon traditional RFID tracking methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale facilities?
Original Abstract Submitted
A first transmission and reception unit to transmit a signal to and receive a signal from a wireless tag by radio waves in a predetermined range; a second transmission and reception unit arranged side by side with the first transmission and reception unit to transmit a signal to and receive a signal from the wireless tag in a range that is at least partially deviated from the predetermined range; a reading unit to read signals received by the first and the second transmission and reception unit from the wireless tag; and a determination unit to, when the wireless tag detected by one of the first and the second transmission and reception unit is detected by the other based on a reading result, determine that a movement direction is a direction from one of the first and the second transmission and reception unit toward the other.
