Method and system for disposing of discarded items

Details Method and system for disposing of discarded items Method and system for disposing of discarded items

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Paik, Steven S. (Department: 2876)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

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C235S462010

Reexamination Certificate

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07086592

ABSTRACT:
An electronic trash disposal unit comprises a control unit which scans and identifies disposed items to store them in an appropriate recycling bin. The unit is connectable to a communication network which updates a central database with the contents of each unit. The unit initiates a reorder instruction to suppliers.

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