18586895. ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
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YASUHIRO Tomioka of Shizuoka (JP)
ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18586895 titled 'ITEM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
The patent application describes an item management system that utilizes wireless devices to track the positions of items and the movements of users.
- First wireless devices are installed in specific areas.
- A second wireless device is attached to each item.
- Third wireless devices are carried by users.
- Reading apparatus can read identification information from the wireless devices.
- A history obtaining unit collects data on the item's positions and user movements.
- A generation unit creates actual utilization data by comparing the history of the item's positions with the history of user movements.
Key Features and Innovation: - Utilization of wireless devices for tracking items and user movements. - Comparison of historical data to generate actual utilization information. - Integration of multiple wireless devices for comprehensive tracking.
Potential Applications: - Inventory management in warehouses. - Tracking of equipment in hospitals. - Monitoring of tools in construction sites.
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in tracking the movement of items and users. - Inefficient utilization of resources. - Lack of real-time data on item usage.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in resource management. - Enhanced tracking capabilities for items and users. - Real-time data for decision-making.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Wireless Item Management System for Enhanced Tracking and Utilization" This technology can be applied in industries such as logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing for efficient inventory management and resource utilization.
Questions about Wireless Item Management System: 1. How does the system ensure data privacy and security? The system employs encryption protocols and access controls to safeguard sensitive information.
2. Can the system be integrated with existing inventory management software? Yes, the system is designed to be compatible with various software applications for seamless integration.
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided an item management system including: first wireless devices installed in respective areas; a second wireless device attached to an item; third wireless devices carried by respective users; at least one reading apparatus capable of reading identification information from a wireless device; a history obtaining unit that obtains a history of positions of the item based on results of reading of identification information from the first and second wireless devices, and a history of movement of each user based on results of reading of identification information from the first and third wireless devices; and a generation unit that generates actual utilization data associating the item with a user who has utilized the item based on comparison between the history of positions of the item and the history of movement of one or more users.
