System and method for tracking inventory

摘要

An RFID enabled paper roll includes a tubular core, a paper stock wound around the core, and a radio frequency integrated circuit electrically coupled to an antenna and positioned on the core. A system for reading a radio frequency integrated circuit positioned on an item of inventory in a warehouse comprises a material handling device and an RFID reader coupled to the material handling device. The material handling device has at least member for use in transporting an item of inventory. The reader is configured to read the radio frequency integrated circuit associated with the item of inventory when the item is in proximity to the material handling device.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a plurality of spaced-apart substantially-overhead references having predetermined positions in a structure; a vehicle in the structure including a recognition device configured to observe the spaced-apart substantially-overhead references; and a computing system for receiving the observed information regarding the spaced-apart substantially-overhead references from the recognition device and then calculate a vehicle position by comparing the observed information against the predetermined positions to determine vehicle position.