Tracking apparatus and method, as for an exhibition

Details Tracking apparatus and method, as for an exhibition Tracking apparatus and method, as for an exhibition

2003-02-13

2010-10-12

Gart, Matthew S (Department: 3687)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

C340S572100

Reexamination Certificate

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07813934

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method are useful for conducting an exhibition at which visitors visit plural booths and/or stations at which a PDA and an encoded tag reader are provided. Exhibitor information is stored in a memory of the PDA. An encoded tag issued each visitor includes a memory from which information may be transmitted and/or into which information may be stored. Stored information may include visitor information, exhibitor information, visit information, product/service information and/or data items. The PDA and encoded tag reader communicate with the encoded tags and communicate directly or indirectly with one or more processors that process the information, e.g., for providing a report.

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