Patent ID: 6182053
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method for managing inventory with the aid of a computer, said method comprising the steps:receiving inventory information into the computer, said inventory information including inventory identification information and inventory destination information;storing said inventory information in an inventory data record in the computer;printing a machine-readable inventory label with a printer coupled with the computer after storing said inventory information, said inventory label including an inventory code associated with said inventory data record;placing said inventory label on the inventory before the inventory is placed in an inventory destination;inputting said inventory code into a programmable input device in communication with the computer for accessing said inventory data record;entering updating information into the programmable input device when said inventory information changes;sending the updating information from the programmable input device to said computer; andupdating the inventory data record stored in the computer in response to receipt of said updating information.