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Abstract

A sensor-based bag counting system for monitoring bag use at a check out stand or the like. The preferred embodiment teaches a scale, pressure switch, or like sensor unit which integrates with a bag rack to sense the load generated by a bag as it is loaded and use same to count the bags at they are removed from the rack, and compile data including the number of bags per customer per transaction, the average amount or product per bag, the amount of bags packed overweight or underweight, and other data which can be used to for instructional purposes, monitor bag usage, or calculate the deposit to be charged the customer for the bags used, for example. tracking, managing, dispensing and recycling bags, particularly retail and grocery-type bags such as t-shirt bags and the like. An RFID based bag monitoring and management system is also disclosed. An alternative system contemplates a sensor which Lastly, the present invention contemplates a recycling bin which incorporates an RFID scanner to scan a collection of bags simultaneously as they are returned by the user, utilizing the data to calculate a refund due the customer.

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First Claim