摘要 |
An object tracking and control system is provided and is particularly suited to implementation at an automobile dealership. The system includes a Key Tra ck system (21) adapted to control access to and log the check out and check in of keys to vehicles on the lot. RFID tags (26 and 27) are provided on the vehicles and tag readers (32, 42, 47, 52) are embedded at selected locations within the dealership parking lot to detect movement of vehicles. In one embodiment, the lot is subdivided into zones (1-4) and the readers are locat ed at transitions regions between the zones. Information about the check out an d check in of keys from the Key Track system is combined and integrated with information about the movement of vehicles about the lot to reach conclusion s regarding authorized movement to provide useful information to dealership management.
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