NL1003710C2 - Regular shaped objects with machine readable labels - Google Patents

Abstract

Each object carries a label. The label carries data about the nature of the object and its three overall dimensions. The label may be a magnetically readable strip, an optically scannable bar-code or a tuned circuit responder. The dimensions are machine read and the dimensional data is used during automatic handling, such as packing, stacking, etc.

Description

Object with dimensions code

The invention relates to an object, for example an article or product of certain dimensions. Such an object is generally known and in various embodiments. It is an object of the invention, for example for use in companies, shops or the like, to design an object such that it can very easily be treated by automatic means, for instance by a packaging device, a stacker or other device, of which a function is to subject an object to a certain treatment. It is to be understood that the invention is particularly directed to such treatments which are directly related to the dimensions of the article. These can for instance be packaging, applying one or more labels, forming stacks of objects, packaging stacks of objects and so on.

In view of the above, the object according to the invention is characterized by a remotely readable information carrier on which information is recorded with regard to said dimensions.

The object can for instance be designed such that the information carrier comprises a magnetic strip. Another embodiment has the special feature that the information carrier comprises a barcode. Such a barcode is generally known. The most widespread code is the so-called EAN code, which is arranged to carry a multitude of different types of information related to the object, article or product. The EAN code should then be adapted so that it is able to bear the relevant information regarding the dimensions of an article.

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Yet another embodiment has the special feature that the information carrier comprises a tuned circuit.

It will be clear that the information must be readable remotely by means of a suitable reading unit. In the case of a magnetic strip, this can be a magnetic head along which the magnetic strip is transported. A barcode can use a conventional 10-laser scanner, while using a tuned circuit, for example, electromagnetic aids.

The invention further relates to a device for treating an object according to the above specification. According to the invention, such a device is characterized by a reading unit for reading out said information and on the basis thereof controlling one or more functions with regard to the object to be performed by the device.

A particular embodiment has the special feature that the function is wrapping the object in foil material.

Yet another embodiment has the special feature that a function is, for example, forming under program control at least one stack of identical or different objects, for instance a stacking in the form of a densest stacking with optimum use of space.

It will be clear that the invention is not limited to the abovementioned possibilities. Many variants and combinations of the mentioned aspects within the scope of the implementation are possible.

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Claims (7)

1. Object, for example an article or product, with certain dimensions, characterized by a remotely readable information carrier, on which information is recorded with regard to said dimensions. Object according to claim 1, characterized in that the information carrier comprises a magnetic strip. 3. Object according to claim 1, characterized in that the information carrier comprises a bar code. Object according to claim 1, characterized in that the information carrier comprises a tuned circuit. Device for treating at least one object according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a reading unit for reading out said information and on the basis thereof controlling one or more functions to be performed by the device with regard to the object. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the function is to wrap the object in foil material. 7. Device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that a function is, for instance, forming under program control at least one stack of identical or different objects, for instance a stack in the form of a densest stack with optimum use of space. 1003710. COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) REPORT ON NEWNESS RESEARCH OF INTERNATIONAL TYPE (IDENTIFICATION OF NATIONAL APPLICATION Characteristic of applicant or Ugamacntigoe X Sch / mv / Bd-6 Neoenanoae Application no. BUDEV BV Oaanaan of wet request for onoarzoaa of ntemaaonaai type By ao msanaa for tnumaionaai Onoerzoek (ISA) to wet request for onoarzoaa of vtamaoonaai type Dage nano nr. SN 28287 NL I. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT (in case of versonllenoe etassiftcaees. alia daasiticaoasymboian assignments) According to, inter alia, mamaaonaie aasaihcaoa (IPC) Int Cl.6: B 07 C 5/34 II RESEARCHED FIELDS OF TECHNIQUE Qnoerzocnte mtnimum documentation_ Classification system Classification throws __ Int. Cl.6 B 07 C, G 06 K Investigates * anoara oocumenao * o an ae minimum ao ai me naoe insofar as aargerika documanan m including onoerzoena ge beo and sentence included # n III .:! NO RESEARCH SEE POSSIBLE FOR CERTAIN CONCLUSIONS (Notes on top-up payload) j IV. * _1 LACK OF UNIT OF INVENTION (remarks on supplemental information) j = orm PCT / ISA / rOVaiCS tSfc