Title of Invention	"AN INVENTORY CONTROL DEVICE"
Abstract	This invention relates to an inventory control device comprising a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1), a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1) and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product.

Title of Invention

"AN INVENTORY CONTROL DEVICE"

Abstract

This invention relates to an inventory control device comprising a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1), a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1) and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product.

Full Text	FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to an inventory control device. By way of example, and without intending to imply any limitation to the scope of the application, such a device may be placed in the home of a user for storage of products and adapted to transmit a signal to a destination location upon removal of the product so as to provide a data of the consumption of said product. Such a device may also be used in a store for stacking a plurality of a product and providing a signal to a destination location to provide a data of the sale and replenishment requirements. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Bar codes are known in the art, which are printed on the packaging or a label affixed to the product. The bar codes are scanned by a sales person using a scanner to provide a signal relating to the price of the product the scanned data being fed to a computerized calculating machine. Though bar codes presently employed essentially provide a signal relating to the price of the product, in certain instances it could additionally or alternatively provide a signal relating to a numerical value of the consumption of the product. However, a disadvantage of the bar code system is that it can be used only in instances where the bar code can be conveniently printed on the package or label. However, there are numerous instances wherein a label cannot be affixed to the product. Still further, the additional step of printing the bar code is required. Yet another disadvantage is that a scanner is required to scan the bar code. Still further, such a bar code system can advantageously be employed only with respect to products sold from stores. OBJECTS OF INVENTION An object of this invention is to propose a novel construction of an inventory control management device. Another object of this invention is to propose an inventory management device having a transmitting location and a receiving location so as to provide a data on the consumption of a product at the transmitting location. Still another object of this invention is to propose an inventory management device which is simple, efficient and independent of mode of communication, namely it can end signals from homes which do not have a computer. DE8CRIPTION OF THE INVENTION According to this invention there is provided an inventory device comprising: £) a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1); a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1); and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product. The device of the present invention may be used in a home and provides a signal to a distal location, which could be a store, to provide a data on the consumption of a product by the consumer having such a device installed in his home. If reference is made to such an application, then the device may comprise a storage chamber provided in a first location, which is a home of a consumer. The storage chamber has one or more sensors at the inlet end to sense the number of products, such as soap, being introduced into the storage chamber, and which signal is either stored in memory at a receiver station and transmitted from the receiver to a distal. The distal location could be a store or vendor of the product. The storage chamber has one or more sensors at the outlet end to sense a removal or consumption, of the product from the storage chamber, and which provides a signal to a memory at the receiver station. Thus, the consumption data is provided to the distal end through the receiver station and the store keeper or vendor can replenish the product. The device of the present invention provides, firstly, the consumption data to the vendor or store keeper at the distal location and, secondly, a data to allow a replenishment of the product. Several distinct advantages ensue from the device of the present invention. One such advantage is that it is no longer for a consumer to effect a purchase from a store. Instead, the device provides the replenished and data to the store keeper, and who can then replenish the product. Reference is made hereinabove only to one of the applications of the device of the present invention. Such a device may alternatively be employed in a store to provide an inventory data which is then transmitted to a wholesaler to replinish the product. DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and wherein: Fig. 1. Shows a block diagram of the device of the present invention. Referring to the drawing, the device comprises a first storage chamber SC1 adapted to store a plurality of first products therein. The device further comprises a second storage chamber SC2 adopted to store a plurality of a second products. Though Fig. 1 illustrates only a first storage chamber SC1 and second storage chamber SC2, the device may comprise only a single storage chamber SC1 or more then two storage chambers. Each of the storage chambers has its own respective first sensor S1 and second sensor S2. Alternatively, first and second sensors may each comprise a plurality of sensors Sensor S1 is normally located at the inlet end of the chamber to determine the quantitative number of the products introduced into the chamber. Second sensor S2 is normally located at the outlet end to determine the quantitative number of products removed from the chamber, which is the consumption data. The signals from sensors S1 and S2 from each of the storage chambers are fed to a microcontroller MC through encoders EN. Microcontroller MC is connected to a keyboard KB, a power source PS being provided therefor. Microcontroller MC may have a printer PR and a display D, as normally known in the art. An E-Prom EP having a software is connected to micro controller. Such features of the device are provided in a first location havng said storage chambers. The first location may be the house of a consumer having a plurality of such chambers connected to the microcontroller MC. Alternatively, the first location now the shelf of a store having a plurality of chambers to store different products. The device further comprises a signal means, or an auto dialer connected to micro controller MC and disposed at a second location. Thus, the signal means of auto dialer AT provides a signal to allow a replenishment of the product. The communication port such as RS.232, RF/IR/RFID also been provided with microcontroller to enable transmission of data stored to another device. Fig. 1 illustrates that two sensors S1 and S2 are provided with each storage chamber. However, depending upon the product, one or more such sensors may be provided. WE CLAIM 1. An inventory control device comprising: a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1), a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1) and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product. 2. A device as claimed in claim 1 storage chamber (SC1) having a first sensor (S1) at the inlet end to sense the articles entered into said chamber (SC1), and a second sensor (S2) at the outlet end to sense the articles removed from said chamber (SC1), said sensors providing a signal to said receiver system (RC). 3. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said receiver system (RC) comprises a microcontroller (MC) for processing the signals from said first location, a keyboard (KB) connected to said microcontroller, a display unit (D) and an E-Prom (EP) is connected to said microcontroller. 4. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said receiver system (RC) is provided in the said distal location. 5. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a signal means as herein described is provided at the distal location and said signal mean comprises an auto dialer (AT) connected to said receiver system (RC). 6. An inventory control device substantially as herein described.

Full Text

FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an inventory control device. By way of example, and
without intending to imply any limitation to the scope of the application, such a device may be placed in the home of a user for storage of products and adapted to transmit a signal to a destination location upon removal of the product so as to provide a data of the consumption of said product. Such a device may also be used in a store for stacking a plurality of a product and providing a signal to a destination location to provide a data of the sale and replenishment requirements.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Bar codes are known in the art, which are printed on the packaging or a label affixed to the product. The bar codes are scanned by a sales person using a scanner to provide a signal relating to the price of the product the scanned data being fed to a computerized calculating machine. Though bar codes presently employed essentially provide a signal relating to the price of the product, in certain instances it could additionally or alternatively provide a signal relating to a numerical value of
the consumption of the product. However, a disadvantage of the bar code system is that it can be used only in instances where the bar code can be conveniently printed on the package or label. However, there are numerous instances wherein a label cannot be affixed to the product. Still further, the additional step of printing the bar code is required. Yet another disadvantage is that a scanner is required to scan the bar code. Still further, such a bar code system can advantageously be employed only with respect to products sold from stores.
OBJECTS OF INVENTION
An object of this invention is to propose a novel construction of an inventory control management device.
Another object of this invention is to propose an inventory management device having
a transmitting location and a receiving location so as to provide a data on the consumption of a product at the transmitting location.
Still another object of this invention is to propose an inventory management device which is simple, efficient and independent of mode of communication, namely it can end signals from homes which do not have a computer.
DE8CRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
According to this invention there is provided an inventory device comprising:
£) a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1);
a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1); and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product.
The device of the present invention may be used in a home and provides a signal to a distal location, which could be a store, to provide a data on the consumption of a product by the consumer having such a device installed in his home. If reference is made to such an application, then the device may comprise a storage chamber provided in a first location, which is a home of a consumer. The storage chamber has one or
more sensors at the inlet end to sense the number of products, such as soap, being introduced into the storage chamber, and which signal is either stored in memory at a receiver station and transmitted from the receiver to a distal. The distal location could be a store or vendor of the product. The storage chamber has one or more sensors at the outlet end to sense a removal or consumption, of the product from the storage chamber, and which provides a signal to a memory at the receiver station. Thus, the
consumption data is provided to the distal end through the receiver station and the store
keeper or vendor can replenish the product. The device of the present invention
provides, firstly, the consumption data to the vendor or store keeper at the distal location and, secondly, a data to allow a replenishment of the product.
Several distinct advantages ensue from the device of the present invention. One such advantage is that it is no longer for a consumer to effect a purchase from a store.
Instead, the device provides the replenished and data to the store keeper, and who can then replenish the product.
Reference is made hereinabove only to one of the applications of the device of the present invention. Such a device may alternatively be employed in a store to provide an inventory data which is then transmitted to a wholesaler to replinish the product.
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS
Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the
ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and
wherein:
Fig. 1. Shows a block diagram of the device of the present invention.
Referring to the drawing, the device comprises a first storage chamber SC1 adapted to store a plurality of first products therein. The device further comprises a second storage chamber SC2 adopted to store a plurality of a second products. Though Fig. 1 illustrates only a first storage chamber SC1 and second storage chamber SC2, the device may comprise only a single storage chamber SC1 or more then two storage chambers.
Each of the storage chambers has its own respective first sensor S1 and second sensor S2. Alternatively, first and second sensors may each comprise a plurality of sensors Sensor S1 is normally located at the inlet end of the chamber to determine the quantitative number of the products introduced into the chamber. Second sensor S2 is normally located at the outlet end to determine the quantitative number of products removed from the chamber, which is the consumption data.
The signals from sensors S1 and S2 from each of the storage chambers are fed to a microcontroller MC through encoders EN. Microcontroller MC is connected to a keyboard KB, a power source PS being provided therefor. Microcontroller MC may have a printer PR and a display D, as normally known in the art.
An E-Prom EP having a software is connected to micro controller. Such features of the device are provided in a first location havng said storage chambers. The first location
may be the house of a consumer having a plurality of such chambers connected to the
microcontroller MC. Alternatively, the first location now the shelf of a store having a plurality of chambers to store different products.
The device further comprises a signal means, or an auto dialer connected to micro controller MC and disposed at a second location. Thus, the signal means of auto dialer AT provides a signal to allow a replenishment of the product.
The communication port such as RS.232, RF/IR/RFID also been provided with microcontroller to enable transmission of data stored to another device.
Fig. 1 illustrates that two sensors S1 and S2 are provided with each storage chamber. However, depending upon the product, one or more such sensors may be provided.

WE CLAIM
1. An inventory control device comprising:
a storage chamber (SC1) having atleast one sensor (S1/ S2), located at a first location for providing signals of the consumption of the product within said storage chamber (SC1), a receiver system (RC) for receiving the signals from said storage chamber (SC1) and said receiver system (RC) adapted to be in communication with a distal location for providing data of the consumption of the product.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 storage chamber (SC1) having a
first sensor (S1) at the inlet end to sense the articles entered
into said chamber (SC1), and a second sensor (S2) at the outlet
end to sense the articles removed from said chamber (SC1), said
sensors providing a signal to said receiver system (RC).
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said receiver system (RC)
comprises a microcontroller (MC) for processing the signals
from said first location, a keyboard (KB) connected to said
microcontroller, a display unit (D) and an E-Prom (EP) is
connected to said microcontroller.
4. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said receiver system (RC)
is provided in the said distal location.
5. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a signal means as herein
described is provided at the distal location and said signal mean
comprises an auto dialer (AT) connected to said receiver system
(RC).
6. An inventory control device substantially as herein described.

Documents:

925-del-2001-abstract.pdf

925-del-2001-claims.pdf

925-del-2001-correspondence-others.pdf

925-del-2001-correspondence-po.pdf

925-del-2001-description (complete).pdf

925-del-2001-drawings.pdf

925-del-2001-form-1.pdf

925-del-2001-form-19.pdf

925-del-2001-form-2.pdf

925-del-2001-form-3.pdf

925-del-2001-form-4.pdf

925-del-2001-gpa.pdf

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Patent Number

232470

Indian Patent Application Number

925/DEL/2001

PG Journal Number

13/2009

Publication Date

27-Mar-2009

Grant Date

17-Mar-2009

Date of Filing

05-Sep-2001

Name of Patentee

YADAV NANDAN CHANDNA

Applicant Address

C-392, SECTOR - 10, NOIDA-201 301 DISTT, GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, (U.P.)

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	YADAV NANDAN CHANDNA	C-392, SECTOR - 10, NOIDA-201 301 DISTT, GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, (U.P.)

PCT International Classification Number

G06F 17/60

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1			NA