PROCESS FOR RFID CERTIFICATION OF CARTON CONTENT

    公开(公告)号:US20180157873A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-07

    申请号:US15827641

    申请日:2017-11-30

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    摘要: A process for RFID certification of carton content. Cartons may be packed with a number of RFID-tagged items and sealed. A carton may then be placed in the proximity of a scanner, which may verify the number and type of items present in the container. The carton ID information and measured RFID data of the carton contents may then be compared to a database, and an RFID pack certification label prepared for the carton if there is no mismatch. Cartons may then be scanned after unloading at a distribution center and again after they are reloaded, for example by passing them through a door portal. Such a method may substantially reduce the costs of scanning and tracking items in a supply chain.

    INTERFERENCE-REDUCING RFID READER
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180137314A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-17

    申请号:US15353296

    申请日:2016-11-16

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    CPC分类号: G06K7/10316 G06K7/10009

    摘要: An RFID reader apparatus designed to limit interference in a role of auditing individual RFID tagged or labeled items in areas of surrounding dense RIFD transponder populations. Such an RFID reader apparatus may include an RFID reader, a specialized antenna, and an enclosure, which may be constructed from ferrous material and which may be configured to hold the RFID reader and the specialized antenna in separate compartments. The enclosure may have one or more shelves, which may also be constructed from ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may also have a lid constructed from non-ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may be fitted to the bottom of an auditing workstation, for example with screws or other connectors, or may be placed within an auditing workstation specifically equipped to accommodate it.

    METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY AND INFORMATION GATHERING

    公开(公告)号:US20180096291A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-05

    申请号:US15725921

    申请日:2017-10-05

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/08 G06K7/10 G06K19/07

    摘要: A method and system for performing inventory in a retail environment. The method and system can include a plurality of child smart signs disposed proximate a plurality of products, the smart signs having an RFID reader and having at least one other short distance communication device associated therewith, and the products having an RFID tag disposed thereon; one or more parent smart signs disposed proximate the plurality of child smart signs, the plurality of parent smart signs, each of the one or more parent smart signs receiving RFID data from a predetermined group of the plurality of child smart signs; a Wi-Fi node communicatively coupled to the one or more parent smart signs; and a server communicatively coupled to the Wi-Fi node for performing inventory using product data obtained from the plurality of products.

    INTEGRATION OF RFID TECHNOLOGY INTO MANAGEMENT OF PRODUCTS

    公开(公告)号:US20220327347A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17642376

    申请日:2020-09-11

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    摘要: In some embodiments, a product management system includes at least one receiving location configured to receive a product associated with at least one smart device encoded with a unique identifier. The product management system further includes a reader system configured to receive a first signal transmitted from the at least one smart device, determine a time measurement, determine a state of the product based at least in part on a time measurement, and transmit a second signal based on the state of the product. The product management system further includes at least one display associated with the product and configured to receive the second signal from the reader system, and generate a visual indication of the state of the product based at least in part on the second signal.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STOCK PICKING USING RFID TAGS

    公开(公告)号:US20200285817A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-10

    申请号:US16811450

    申请日:2020-03-06

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 H04W4/35 G06Q10/08

    摘要: A system and method for hands-free stock picking using radio frequency identification (“RFID”) includes a fixed RFID reader configured to interrogate RFID tags associated with inventory that is disposed on shelving, and an RFID barrier that is configured to substantially inhibit interrogation of RFID tags associated with active inventory on the shelving. The RFID reader receives responses from the replenishment inventory on the shelving which are tabulated. When an item is picked from the active inventory and moved away from the RFID barrier, the RFID reader receives an increased number of responses for that item compared to the tabulated inventory. The system then associates the picked item with the associated customer order.

    INTERFERENCE-REDUCING RFID READER
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190340397A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-07

    申请号:US16518032

    申请日:2019-07-22

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    摘要: An RFID reader apparatus designed to limit interference in a role of auditing individual RFID tagged or labeled items in areas of surrounding dense RIFD transponder populations. Such an RFID reader apparatus may include an RFID reader, a specialized antenna, and an enclosure, which may be constructed from ferrous material and which may be configured to hold the RFID reader and the specialized antenna in separate compartments. The enclosure may have one or more shelves, which may also be constructed from ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may also have a lid constructed from non-ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may be fitted to the bottom of an auditing workstation, for example with screws or other connectors, or may be placed within an auditing workstation specifically equipped to accommodate it.

    RFID READER FOR GARMENTS ON HANGERS
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190205582A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-04

    申请号:US16214111

    申请日:2018-12-09

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K19/07 G06K19/077

    摘要: A radio frequency identification (RFID) apparatus includes a housing, an RFID reader, and one or more RFID antennas disposed in the housing. The housing includes a first opening, a second opening, and a tunnel between the first and second openings. The housing is configured to be disposed over a track configured to transport a garment on hanger through the tunnel. The RFID antennas are configured to generate a first RFID signal substantially in the tunnel to interrogate an RFID tag associated with a garment on hanger as it transits through the tunnel. The RFID reader receives a second RFID signal transmitted by the RFID tag in response to receiving the first RFID signal. The RFID apparatus can include a segment of the track. The track can include a trolley configured to secure one or more garments on hangers. The trolley can include an RFID tag.

    RFID TOTE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230020367A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-19

    申请号:US17778156

    申请日:2020-11-25

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: B65G1/137 G06K19/077

    摘要: In some embodiments, a mobile tote system includes a closeable mobile tote comprising an enclosure that includes a first radio-frequency-reflective surface and at least one radio-frequency-transparent layer. The system may include an engagement component that includes an RFID scanner having an RFID antenna. The engagement component may be configured to engage the mobile tote and to align the RFID scanner with the at least one radio-frequency-wave-transparent interface of the mobile tote to permit transmissions between the RFID antenna and the interior of the enclosure to pass through the radio-frequency-wave-transparent interface.

    MOBILE HIGH DENSITY READ CHAMBERS FOR SCANNING RFID TAGGED ITEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20190228193A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-25

    申请号:US16255417

    申请日:2019-01-23

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K7/14

    摘要: Mobile high density read chambers are provided for scanning a plurality of RFID tagged items. Such chambers may include an enclosure with an interior defined by upper and lower surfaces, with a sidewall extending therebetween. An access (such as a door) may be associated with the sidewall, with the access being at least partially opened to access the interior of the enclosure from an outside location. The chamber further includes an RFID reader having at least one antenna positioned within the interior of the enclosure to emit a scanning signal within the interior of the enclosure. A base supports the enclosure, with at least one movement member supporting the base and configured to engage a ground surface for transport of the mobile high density read chamber. The movement member may comprise one or more wheels, ball casters, low-friction sliders, or rollers, for example.

    RFID MOBILE WORKSTATION DEVICE
    10.
    发明申请
    RFID MOBILE WORKSTATION DEVICE 审中-公开
    RFID移动工作站设备

    公开(公告)号:US20160180124A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-23

    申请号:US14576629

    申请日:2014-12-19

    发明人: Mark W. ROTH

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    摘要: A mobile radio frequency identification (RFID) device for use with supply chain operations, association of things, and work in process operations. The mobile RFID device comprises a cart comprising four wheels and a handle for guiding its motion. The cart also comprises a top surface, an open lower shelf below the top surface, and a lower enclosure below the open lower shelf. The top surface of the cart comprises a very refined RF field which only scans items within a defined area. The defined area can be a flat work surface or a recessed well. The top surface also comprises a directional antenna that is completely hidden and communicatively coupled to an RFID reader. The lower enclosure below the open lower shelf is an enclosed storage cabinet that can house an RFID reader, an inverter (DC to AC), a battery, and a charger for the battery.

    摘要翻译: 用于供应链运作的移动射频识别(RFID)设备,事物关联以及过程操作中的工作。 移动RFID装置包括一个包括四个轮子的推车和一个用于引导其运动的手柄。 推车还包括顶表面,在顶表面下方的敞开的下架,以及在敞开的下架下方的下壳体。 推车的顶部表面包括非常精细的RF场,其仅扫描限定区域内的物品。 限定区域可以是平坦的工作表面或凹进的井。 顶表面还包括完全隐藏并通信地耦合到RFID读取器的定向天线。 开放式下架下方的下部外壳是封闭的存储柜,可容纳RFID读取器,逆变器(DC至AC),电池和充电器。