Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-09
2009-12-29
Hunnings, Travis R (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S010100, C340S010500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07639134
ABSTRACT:
An identification device establishes a relative hierarchy of associated containers as logistical units, providing multi-layer visibility of nested and adjacent containers. The relative hierarchy comprises lower-layer containers and upper-layer containers relative to the identification device. An integrated reader device reads heterogeneous tag types. This allows disparate tag types simultaneously using a single device.
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Farrell Steven J.
LaCorte Blair B.
Lambright Stephen J.
Rajapakse Ravindra U.
Shannon David L.
Fenwick & West LLP
Hunnings Travis R
Savi Technology, Inc.
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