Patent ID: 7195159
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: B64F,G06K,G07B

Abstract:
1. A tracking system for tracking objects, the objects each having a corresponding radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated therewith, comprising: at least one conveyor belt that transports the objects; at least one antenna placed in a corresponding stationary coverage area associated with said at least one antenna, wherein said coverage area is arranged adjacent to said at least one conveyor belt; a reader that is coupled to said at least one antenna, wherein a unit load device (ULD) is positioned adjacent to said at least one conveyor belt in said stationary coverage area of said at least one antenna, wherein said reader reads the tags as the objects associated with the tags enter said coverage area; an object management system (OMS) that receives information regarding read tags from said reader, and stores said information; and an operator feedback unit (OFU) that enables an operator to interact with said reader.