Locker system using barcoded wristbands
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Aug 6, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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Mar 16, 2012
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Abstract
A locker system includes one or more banks of electronic lockers. Each locker has a door lock that releasably retains the door in the closed position. The locker system also includes at least one barcode scanner selectively unlocks the door of at least one of the lockers. A locker manager is coupled to each of the electronic lockers via an electronic network. The locker manager stores a list of unique barcodes that are each associated with a locker rental plan including at least one locker account. Each locker account includes an activation indication, a use indication, a locker type indication, and a duration. The unique barcodes are printed or otherwise included on wristbands, which may be scanned at the barcode scanner to gain access to one or more of the lockers.
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SMARTE CARTE INC | 4455 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY ST PAUL MN 55110-7641 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Amdahl, Keith Louis | Minneapolis, US | 9 | 188 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 188 | |||
Vang, Kong Meng | Circle Pines, US | 4 | 106 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 106 |
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