System and method for carrier identification in a pneumatic...

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2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Dillon, Jr., Joe (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S230000, C406S004000

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10991303

ABSTRACT:
A system and method provides for the identification and monitoring of carriers within a pneumatic carrier system. Each carrier which is to be employed within the system includes an identification device such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip which has stored thereon identification information for the carrier. Positioned throughout the system are communications devices such as antennas and readers which are employed to read and/or write identification information on the chip. When a carrier is put in the system, a destination location can be associated with the particular carrier ID. This associated information is then employed to, among many things, monitor and confirm identity of the carrier as it moves to its destination.

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