Method and apparatus for automating the counting of sharps using RFID tags
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Mar 31, 2015
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Dec 15, 2011
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Jun 10, 2011
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Jun 10, 2010
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In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.
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