Patent ID: 8011569
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A method for storing a cable, comprising: receiving at least one cable on an adjustable central coil; reading a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip connected to said cable via a RFID reader proximate said central coil; routing said cable from said central coil to at least one adjustable middle coil; routing said cable from said middle coil to an adjustable outer coil; dispensing said cable from said outer coil; reading said RFID chip via a RFID reader proximate said outer coil; and modifying at least one of a distance between said central coil and said middle coil, said central coil and said outer coil, and said middle coil and said outer coil, wherein said modifying comprises adjusting a diameter of at least one of said central coil, said middle coil, and said outer coil, and wherein said modifying comprises accommodating for at least one of an arc limit and a head size of said cable.