Patent ID: 6131808
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A47G,G06K,G06Q,G07C,G07F

Abstract:
A storage system suitable for storing a plurality of objects each associated with an identification device, said system comprising:a frame;a plurality of station means in said frame operable to receive said identification devices;electronic memory means, operable for storing a unique readable code, rotatable housed within at least one of the identification devices;reading means coupleable to said electronic memory means and operable for selectively reading the respective codes of corresponding ones of said electronic memory means;input means operable for inputting information to corresponding ones of said electronic memory means to relate the associated code of each of said electronic memory means to the associated object and to said identification device, and also for inputting information to a corresponding one of said electronic memory means as to a selected one of said identification devices and its associated object;processing means operable for processing inputted information to said input means and for processing information from said reading means; anddisplay means responsive to said processing means and operable for indicating the location of an identification device engaged in one of said station means based on inputted information;whereby rotation of the electronic memory means provides for the reduction of wear on said electronic memory means due to said coupling with said reading means.