| 摘要 |
<p>An inventory control system for monitoring the removal and replacement of tools includes a container (2) having a plurality of tool storage locations in the form of recesses (10). Each recess (10) is individually-shaped to receive a specific tool, the shape of the recess being matched to the shape of the tool. A plurality of sensors (12) are provided for sensing the presence of tools in the recesses (10), each sensor being located adjacent a recesses. A data processor (16) receives signals from the sensing means and monitors the removal and replacement of tools, and an output device (14) indicates the presence and/or absence of tools in the container.</p> |
