Inventory control system process

Abstract

The inventory control system process includes storing product information in a database. Location information is also accepted and stored in the database in association with the product information. The system receives a command associated with the database and analyzes the command for an instruction and one or more keywords. Next, the database is searched for one or more products associated with the one or more keywords. A list of products related to the one or more keywords is then displayed. The system then accesses, modifies, retrieves, or deletes database information in response to the instruction.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to an inventory control system process. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an inventory control system process responsive to a command for accessing, modifying, retrieving or deleting information in association with a database. Such an inventory control system process may be used with a storage and retrieval system employing a plurality of movable storage units.[0002]In the kitchen, pots, pans, flour, condiments, boxes and cans of food, mixers and other items are usually stored in drawers and cupboards which are scattered throughout the kitchen. Pots and pans are ordinarily kept in cupboards which are dark, difficult to access and maintain. The average person is subjected to considerable exercise and rummaging through cupboards in an attempt to locate a pot or pan of the desired shape and size. Many cupboards are either below sinks or stoves, or elevated. This requires bending down to find ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0013]Additionally, each tangible product input into the system may be assigned a sequential number specific to the local database. The sequential number is preferably programmed for use with a local barcode or a local RFID chip that can be automatically read by the universal remote. In this respect, it may be necessary to print a barcode that is selectively attachable to the product. Alternatively, the system may print a barcode that is selectively attachable to the physical location or the product location so the user may easily identify items stored in general storage locations. Of course, the user can customize any line item field in the database and the database preferably correlates a field number with certain product information. Moreover, the product quantity is updated as a result of modifying, retrieving, or deleting information in the database.

Problems solved by technology

That is, the universal remote will not operate or disclose information in the inventory control system unless the user verifies their identity by supplying a matching thumbprint scan, a retinal scan, or a facial scan.

Images