Title:
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND RETAILING OF KEYS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006031822
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention generally provides apparatus and methods for tracking, counting and inventorying keys throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing through retailing to the end user. In addition, the present invention provides apparatus and methods for improving the accuracy of duplicating keys. The apparatus and methods generally rely on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, where information is stored to and collected from RFID tags that are located proximate to keys. The apparatus and methods provided for in this invention improve efficiency and accuracy in the key supply chain.
Inventors:
BASS MICHAEL A (US)
DIVELY SANDRA (US)
STEINBERG ROBERT (US)
RYAI RICHARD W (US)
DIVELY SANDRA (US)
STEINBERG ROBERT (US)
RYAI RICHARD W (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/032584
Publication Date:
May 26, 2006
Filing Date:
September 12, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HY KO PRODUCTS CO (US)
BASS MICHAEL A (US)
DIVELY SANDRA (US)
STEINBERG ROBERT (US)
RYAI RICHARD W (US)
BASS MICHAEL A (US)
DIVELY SANDRA (US)
STEINBERG ROBERT (US)
RYAI RICHARD W (US)
International Classes:
G06K19/077; A45C11/32; B23P15/00; B65C1/02; E05B19/24
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