Patent ID: 6547141
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
An inventory locating device, comprising:an optical scanner for reading optically encoded information from an object; a decoder, coupled to said optical scanner for receiving and processing the optically encoded information to generate a set of optical scanner transmission data; at least one measuring wheel of known circumference having an axle positioned adjacent said optical scanner, said wheel being capable of maintaining said optical scanner at a predetermined distance from said object as optically encoded information is being read; a shaft encoder connected to said axle for generating a set of dimensional transmission data in response to rotational movement of said axle as said wheel is rolled along said object; and, a transmitter coupled to said decoder for receiving said set of optical scanner transmission data and coupled to said shaft encoder for receiving said set of dimensional transmission data and for broadcasting said set of optical scanner transmission data and said set of dimensional transmission data via radio waves.