18585694. ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
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TOSHIFUMI Kitamura of Shizuoka (JP)
ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18585694 titled 'ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
The patent application describes an item management system that utilizes a reading apparatus to read identification information from a wireless device, allowing for the management of items and their statuses in a database.
- Reading apparatus capable of reading identification information from a wireless device
- Management unit to manage a list of items and their statuses in a database
- First wireless device attached to a first item storing identification information
- Updating the status of items based on the reading of identification information
- Detection of user operations to initiate work on the items
Potential Applications: - Inventory management systems - Asset tracking in warehouses or manufacturing facilities - Library book tracking systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient tracking and management of items - Real-time updates on item statuses - Streamlining work processes
Benefits: - Improved organization and efficiency - Reduced manual data entry errors - Enhanced user experience
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Item Management System for Streamlined Operations" This technology can be applied in industries such as logistics, retail, and healthcare for better inventory control and workflow optimization.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of RFID technology and inventory management systems to explore similar solutions.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in RFID technology and database management systems for potential enhancements to the item management system.
Questions about Item Management System: 1. How does the reading apparatus interact with the wireless device to retrieve identification information? 2. What are the security measures in place to protect the data stored in the database?
Original Abstract Submitted
An item management system includes a reading apparatus capable of reading, from a wireless device, identification information stored in the wireless device; a management unit configured to manage, in a database, a list of one or more items that are subject to a work by a user and a status of each item regarding the work; and a first wireless device attached to a first item included in the list and storing first identification information associated with the first item. The management unit updates the status of the first item when it is determined that the reading apparatus has read the first identification information from the first wireless device in a state where a first user has logged into the item management system and a first user operation representing a start of the work regarding the list has been detected.
