Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1997-07-18
1999-10-05
Mullen, Thomas
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
235385, 340331, 3405728, 340692, 34082535, 705 20, 705 28, G08B 1314
Patent
active
059631333
ABSTRACT:
An electronic tag comprising a controller having a microprocessor, RAM, ROM, line drivers and receivers to interface with a main computer terminal. The electronic tag also has a plurality of switches that are connected to the controller so as to allow the input of data. Data may include selling price, description of the item, designer or brand name. Part of the data may be displayed on a display that is connected to the controller. The tag may be equipped with a receiver so that it may receive signals from another location that is connected to a micro-converter that converts the signals into a format recognized by the controller. A transmitter may also be connected to the controller so that information may be transferred from the controller to another location in the system.
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Mullen Thomas
Schmidt William D.
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