Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Inventory
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Kim, Ahshik (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Inventory
C235S383000, C235S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07124941
ABSTRACT:
A computer database stores information on inventory product items and associated disposition instructions for unsold product. A field representative at a retail store location processes product items for disposition according to the disposition instructions maintained on the master database. Disposition instructions include destroy, donate, or special handling instructions. The field representative processes unsold product items using a data collection device that includes a data input interface and a communication interface to update the database and track unsold product items remaining in inventory. The database is updated using the input product item, and disposition instructions stored on the master database are displayed on the data collection device for implementation for each scanned product item. At the end of the visit, a credit memo is provided to the retail store for translation into a cash credit or check.
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Hemingway D. Scott
Hemingway & Hansen LLP
Kim Ahshik
Pipes Malcolm W.
Shrink Solutions, Inc.
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