Patent ID: 7932824
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: B25H,G06Q,G07C,G07F,G07G,G08B

Abstract:
1. An item tracking system for using in a working area having one or a plurality of storage boxes each having a plurality of drawers each including a plurality of item storage locations, each item storage location comprising an individually shaped recess for receiving a specific item which can be taken or returned, wherein the shape of the recess matches to the shape of the item, wherein the items can be taken and returned to a storage location by means of a taking and returning operation, said item tracking system comprising: a plurality of user identification means; a plurality of storage boxes, each having: a server system connected to a computer network having a database; wherein the computer of each storage box and the server system are capable of controlling the following operations: item taking operations; item returning operations; control of items maintenance; control of multiple items stored in one specific container; control of item usage; wherein each computer of each storage box is capable of interchanging information with the server system and vice versa for the synchronizing of information between them; wherein the computer of each storage box and the server system are capable of providing reports including information about the items controlled by the system and information about system operations; and wherein the system is capable to send alarms and reports to the users.