| 6535857 |
Method for distributing a periodical |
| Mar-18-2003 |
The present invention is directed to a method for distributing early issues of a periodical subscription to a consumer. Broadly, the method involves a redirection of periodicals from a retail point of... |
| 6490565 |
Environmental certification system and method |
| Dec-3-2002 |
A data processing method for an environmental certification program is provided which defines a plurality of predefined criteria which must be met by a participant in the program in order to be provided... |
| 6486800 |
Fender and management system thereof |
| Nov-26-2002 |
The present invention relates to a fender, which is used as cushioning material mainly at the time of a ship being moored, and a management system thereof. A transponder is mounted in a fender 1 that is... |
| 6470324 |
Dealer inventory management system |
| Oct-22-2002 |
A dealer inventory management system is provided for recommending which types of vehicles a dealer should order from the automotive manufacturer. The computer-implemented system includes a vehicle sales... |
| 6464133 |
Property management system |
| Oct-15-2002 |
A system and method for managing property using a program designed to assist a user in completing necessary forms. The program assists the user by providing hints, overlaying text, and troubleshooting... |
| 6463345 |
Regenerative available to promise |
| Oct-8-2002 |
A computer implemented Availability Checking Tool enabling tool users to execute within a common work environment, from common enterprise data, and considering assets and demands across multiple order... |
| 6430541 |
Managing inventory purchases |
| Aug-6-2002 |
In accordance with the present invention, absent items from an intended inventory are monitored at a computer system. Search requests for the absent items are automatically transmitted from the computer... |
| 6418416 |
Inventory management system and method |
| Jul-9-2002 |
A method and system of dispensing items in a controlled manner from cabinets or similar enclosures, re-ordering the dispensed articles or items, and providing inventory and other information about the... |
| 6405178 |
Electronic commerce enabled purchasing system |
| Jun-11-2002 |
A computer system for automatically ordering consumables for a printer or a similar machine where the inventory is monitored by comparing the amount of material delivered, for example, by scanning the... |
| 6393408 |
Wireless communication product fulfillment system |
| May-21-2002 |
A wireless communication product fulfillment system is disclosed. This system includes a computerized management technique for maintaining inventory data, ordering data, assembly data, and shipping data... |
| 6388569 |
Electronic locating methods |
| May-14-2002 |
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for location of objects to facilitate retrieval, filing, security, inventory stock-keeping and the like. The methods and apparatus employ a tag element associated with... |
| 6370515 |
Bulk terminal automation system |
| Apr-9-2002 |
A bulk terminal automation system for automating and coordinating delivery operations of bulk shipping terminals. Data entry relating to customer transport requests, and driver and vehicle access data... |
| 6366829 |
Bulk inventory network system (BINS) |
| Apr-2-2002 |
A system and method for remote monitoring of material storage levels for dry bulk goods, wherein an independent entity, such as a transportation carrier, can continuously monitor raw material supply levels... |
| 6363358 |
Integrated hangtag production system |
| Mar-26-2002 |
An integrated hangtag production system with an order analysis program for receiving an electronic order file from a customer and outputting an analyzed customer data file in which the order analysis program... |
| 6343276 |
Shoe size scanner system |
| Jan-29-2002 |
The shoe size scanner system is an automated system for use in retail stores, and particularly in shoe stores. The scanner system has a base unit which interfaces with the store's computerized inventory... |
| 6341271 |
Inventory management system and method |
| Jan-22-2002 |
An inventory management system automatically monitors inventory amounts, provides information concerning inventory, and decides if an order for replacement inventory should be placed. The system includes... |
| 6339764 |
Paperless warehouse management system |
| Jan-15-2002 |
The present invention consists of a Hewlett-Packard Unix-based server, client PCs, client RF (radio-frequency) terminals, and various other peripherals, running warehouse management software developed... |
| 6337836 |
Programmable electronic label |
| Jan-8-2002 |
A programmable electronic reminder device for providing a signal at a selectively predetermined date and time includes a programmable real time clock circuit, a thin, sheet-like battery, a light emitting... |
| 6317725 |
Production management system |
| Nov-13-2001 |
A method of load partitioning production management includes the steps of partitioning loads on production management in view of at least two predetermined management spans; and carrying out at least any... |
| 6292784 |
On-time delivery, tracking, and reporting |
| Sep-18-2001 |
A computer system is programmed for setting and reporting product delivery dates. The invention includes a step of maintaining a customer preferences database having delivery and reporting preferences... |
| 6260047 |
Inventory management system |
| Jul-10-2001 |
A method for selecting an optimum time period from an inventory of available time periods, where each time period has a predetermined duration including selected and unselected time portions and an associated... |
| 6256640 |
System for managing regulated entities |
| Jul-3-2001 |
A regulatory agency with the responsibility of administering regulations uses a system with joint-usage capabilities, including data about regulated entities that are subject to the laws and rules administered... |
| 6253187 |
Integrated inventory management system |
| Jun-26-2001 |
A method is provided for inventory management which includes an initial step of receiving a customer request for an inventory item and then generating a table or menu of one or more inventory items that... |
| 6232877 |
Security system |
| May-15-2001 |
A monitoring system 10 is provided which includes a primary electronic tag 12, a secondary electronic tag 16, reading apparatus 20, and a comparator 26. The primary electronic tag 12 includes primary identification... |
| 6188991 |
Inventory control system |
| Feb-13-2001 |
An inventory control system includes a computer system which may be coupled to a bar code scanner to allow items added to the inventory or deleted from the inventory to be scanned. The scanner may be mounted... |
| 6131399 |
Refrigerated vending machine |
| Oct-17-2000 |
Vending machine includes at least one food or perishable item compartment. A sensor is provided for detecting a condition in the food compartment and/or vending machine. The detector senses conditions... |
| 6088681 |
Restaurant management system |
| Jul-11-2000 |
A restaurant management system (10) is provided. The restaurant management system (10) includes an inventory system (64). Also included are a supplier (54) and a user (52). Orders are sent from the user... |
| 6073114 |
Method for tracking timber |
| Jun-6-2000 |
The invention relates to an improved method for accounting for, and keeping track of, commodities which are gathered or harvested in one location and thereafter transported for delivery to another location.... |
| 6067549 |
System for managing regulated entities |
| May-23-2000 |
A regulatory agency with the responsibility of administering regulations uses a system with joint-usage capabilities, including data about regulated entities that are subject to the laws and rules administered... |
| 6057756 |
Electronic locating systems |
| May-2-2000 |
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for location of objects to facilitate retrieval, filing, security, inventory stock-keeping and the like. The methods and apparatus employ a tag element associated with... |
| 6032121 |
Method for proactive planning |
| Feb-29-2000 |
A proactive planning methodology and system. The invention reconceptualizes current (delimited) calendar-based planning approaches, where planning is done at fixed or arbitrary times, in favor of a proactive... |
| 6029143 |
Wireless communication product fulfillment system |
| Feb-22-2000 |
A wireless communication product fulfillment system is disclosed. This system includes a computerized management technique for maintaining inventory data, ordering data, assembly data, and shipping data... |
| 6029140 |
On-time delivery, tracking and reporting |
| Feb-22-2000 |
A computer system is programmed for setting and reporting product delivery dates. The invention includes a step of maintaining a customer preferences database having delivery and reporting preferences... |
| 6026378 |
Warehouse managing system |
| Feb-15-2000 |
Upon receipt of an article in a warehouse, an article code put on the article and a location code put on a shelf loading the article are stored as management data through scanning. In addition, as the... |
| 6023683 |
Electronic sourcing system and method |
| Feb-8-2000 |
An electronic sourcing system includes a computer that maintains a catalog database of data including product information (such as product identification and descriptive information) relating to catalog... |
| 6016481 |
Space management system |
| Jan-18-2000 |
An improved system for space management in retail stores is described. The space management system includes price display labels mounted on rails along the edges of shelves in a store. A communications... |
| 6016335 |
Telephone registration system for schools |
| Jan-18-2000 |
The interactive student registration system uses a computer system having a telephone interface providing a multiplicity of incoming telephone lines, a memory, a voice synthesizer output and a data connection... |
| 5986219 |
Method of inventorying liquor |
| Nov-16-1999 |
A liquor inventorying method for determining the amount of liquor dispensed during a shift in a restaurant or bar and therefore discouraging theft or overpouring of the liquor is disclosed. The method... |
| 5983202 |
Office-supplies management system |
| Nov-9-1999 |
An office-supplies management system includes: an office-supplies managing apparatus disposed together with office supplies in an office-supplies supplying area in which entrance and exit of members are... |
| 5963920 |
Inventory control system and method |
| Oct-5-1999 |
A method and system for managing inventory of bulk commodities from a remote location. A rack storage unit at the point of use of the parts has multiple levels each having side by side rows for storing... |
| 5963133 |
Electronic tag |
| Oct-5-1999 |
An electronic tag comprising a controller having a microprocessor, RAM, ROM, line drivers and receivers to interface with a main computer terminal. The electronic tag also has a plurality of switches that... |
| 5960414 |
Method for monitoring excess inventory |
| Sep-28-1999 |
An excess inventory system monitors excess material. In the system, requirements are determined for each component part over a predetermined period (e.g., 6 months) from material requirements planning... |
| 5960408 |
On-time delivery, tracking and reporting |
| Sep-28-1999 |
A computer system is programmed for setting and reporting product delivery dates. The invention includes a step of maintaining a customer preferences database having delivery and reporting preferences... |
| 5959568 |
Measuring distance |
| Sep-28-1999 |
An object in a storage area or moving vehicle is monitored by attaching an electronic tag to the object. An electronic device detects the presence of the object by communicating with the tag while the... |
| 5953682 |
Automated gas cylinder tracking system |
| Sep-14-1999 |
An automated gas cylinder monitoring system includes: a data storage collar associated with a gas cylinder including a resident memory and an insulated housing, the insulated housing being configured for... |
| 5940808 |
Display against inventory verification system |
| Aug-17-1999 |
A display against inventory verification apparatus and method that is operable to compare the display of items in a store to the inventory of the store to ensure that all items in inventory are on display... |
| 5914878 |
Raw materials ordering system |
| Jun-22-1999 |
This invention relates to a production system for retail goods which is intended for timely collection of accurate sales information from retail outlets and flexible production of goods in accordance with... |
| 5899978 |
Titling system and method therefor |
| May-4-1999 |
A titling system processes titlework for a plurality of vehicles subject to jurisdiction-specific document requirements. The system receives data that identifies a number of vehicles and indicates specific... |
| 5890136 |
Quick stop mass retail system |
| Mar-30-1999 |
A quick-stop mass retail system for ordering and purchasing articles from a remote location for pickup at an article pickup area at an automated store, comprising an interactive system for communicating... |
| 5890130 |
Workflow modelling system |
| Mar-30-1999 |
A system generates a model of a workflow. The system begins by displaying on a computer screen a first flowgraph between two horizontal time lines representing two respective participants. The first flowgraph... |
