Published Technical Disclosure Archive

RFID-based Inventory Management and Tracking System

Publication ID: 24-11857867_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “RFID-based Inventory Management and Tracking System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857867_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857867_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,867.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages RFID technology to create a comprehensive inventory management and tracking system, applicable to various industries such as retail, logistics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to a system for managing gaming chips and storage boxes, which has limitations in terms of its narrow application scope. The new inventive concept addresses the need for efficient inventory management and tracking in diverse industries, where accurate monitoring and control are crucial.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a storage unit, a reader, and a controller. The storage unit stores items with unique identifiers attached via RFID tags. The reader reads the unique identifiers, and the controller monitors and updates inventory levels or tracks the items based on the read identifiers. This concept can be applied to various industries, such as tracking perishable goods in retail, optimizing logistics in supply chains, monitoring access to secure facilities, tracking assets in hospitals, and controlling inventory of pharmaceuticals in warehouses.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of RFID technology to diverse industries, expanding the original patent's scope. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address specific challenges in each industry, providing a comprehensive inventory management and tracking system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of wireless tags, such as NFC or Bluetooth, or integrating the system with existing inventory management software. Variations may involve applying the concept to other industries, such as manufacturing or hospitality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including retail, logistics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. The system can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, making it an attractive solution for businesses seeking to optimize their inventory management and tracking processes.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63F1/062
A A63 A63F11/0002
G G07 G07F17/322
G G07 G07F17/3216
G G07 G07F17/3241
G G07 G07F17/3293
A A63 A63F1/06
A A63 A63F1/067
A A63 A63F3/00157
A A63 A63F11/00
A A63 A63F2001/001
A A63 A63F2003/00164
A A63 A63F2009/2425
A A63 A63F2009/2439
A A63 A63F2011/0006
A A63 A63F2250/58

Field of Art

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Inventory Management Systems, with expertise in tracking technologies for gaming, retail, logistics, and asset management. Requires understanding of wireless communication protocols, tag technologies, and inventory tracking systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, experienced in RFID technologies, wireless communication systems, and inventory management software. Familiar with applying tracking technologies across multiple domains and adapting core technological concepts to different industry contexts

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core RFID tracking methodology disclosed in the source patent for gaming chips can be readily adapted to other inventory management contexts. The fundamental technological approach of using unique identifiers, wireless tags, and a controller system is transferable across industries. The variations represent predictable extensions of the core technological concept by applying known RFID tracking principles to different operational environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
RFID tags with unique identifiers for tracking gaming chips and cards
PTD Variation
Applying RFID tags to track perishable goods, hospital assets, and pharmaceutical inventory
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using wireless identification for tracking, with predictable results of improved inventory management across different domains
Source Patent Element
Controller system for detecting variations in read information
PTD Variation
Using controllers to monitor inventory levels and grant/deny access in different contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing control system logic to alternative tracking scenarios with finite, identifiable solutions
Source Patent Element
Multiple reader types for different wireless communication protocols
PTD Variation
Exploring alternative wireless tag technologies like NFC or Bluetooth
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice among known wireless communication techniques, representing standard engineering problem-solving approach
Source Patent Element
Unique identifier assignment for gaming-related items
PTD Variation
Extending unique identifier concept to supply chain logistics and secure facility access
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious adaptation of identification technology to solve similar tracking and management challenges across industries
Source Patent Element
RFID-based tracking system with storage, reader, and controller components
PTD Variation
Modular system design applied to retail, healthcare, and warehouse inventory management
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological transfer of a generalized tracking system architecture to solve domain-specific inventory challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857867's disclosure of RFID-based tracking systems, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard technological adaptation. The core RFID tracking methodology represents a known technique readily transferable across multiple inventory management contexts, rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,867
TitleManagement system of gaming chips and storage box
Assignee(s)ANGEL GROUP CO., LTD.