18422577. ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TOSHIFUMI Kitamura of Shizuoka (JP)
ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18422577 titled 'ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an item management system that includes wireless devices attached to items, a reading apparatus for reading identification information, and a management unit that manages a database storing position information of the items.
- The system includes a plurality of wireless devices attached to items.
- A reading apparatus is capable of reading identification information stored in the wireless devices.
- A management unit manages a database storing position information of the items.
- The database also stores item aggregation data defining groups of items.
- The management unit updates the position information of items in a group when a subset of wireless devices attached to those items are detected.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in inventory management systems, asset tracking, and logistics operations.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently managing and tracking multiple items simultaneously, reducing the time and effort required for manual tracking.
Benefits
The system improves accuracy in tracking item locations, streamlines inventory management processes, and enhances overall operational efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology could include warehouse management systems, retail inventory tracking, and supply chain management solutions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be RFID technology used for tracking and managing inventory in various industries.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the system handle potential interference or signal loss between the wireless devices and the reading apparatus? 2. What security measures are in place to protect the identification information stored in the wireless devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided an item management system including a plurality of wireless devices respectively attached to a plurality of items, a reading apparatus capable of reading identification information stored in a wireless device, and a management unit that manages a database storing position information of the items, where the database further stores item aggregation data that defines an item aggregation including N items (N is an integer equal to or larger than two) out of the plurality of items, and the management unit updates the position information of the N items included in the item aggregation in accordance with the item aggregation data in a case where at least M wireless devices (M is an integer smaller than N) out of wireless devices attached to the N items have been detected by the reading apparatus.
