Patent ID: 6751935
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: B65B,G06Q

Abstract:
An apparatus for identifying a unique object among a plurality of objects during the insertion of said unique object by an insertion device into a packaging system wherein said unique object is an object that is different from other objects within said plurality of objects, said apparatus comprising:an insertion device for inserting said plurality of objects into said packaging system; a sensor attached to said packaging system for detecting said unique object before said unique object is inserted into said packaging system by said insertion device, wherein said sensor distinguishes said unique object from said plurality of objects, wherein a signal is generated by said sensor for use by said packaging system when said unique object is detected, and wherein said signal is not generated when said other objects pass by said sensor; and a controller connected to said sensor for controlling a foreign matter detector, wherein responsive to said sensor detecting said unique object, said controller sends a signal to said foreign matter detector that deactivates said foreign matter detector while said unique object passes through said foreign matter detector, and wherein said controller sends a signal to said foreign matter detector that re-activates said foreign matter detector after said unique object passes through said foreign matter detector.