System And Method For Determining Asset Location In A Rack

The method recited in 4 wherein each asset tag includes a transmitting unit capable of transmitting identification and location information to the collection unit.

A system for determining the location of an asset, comprising:

• A plurality of asset tags, each of the plurality of asset tags associated with an asset, each asset tag capable of exchanging identity information and location information with the tag of at least one neighboring asset, wherein at least the location information is exchanged along a substantially physically unobstructed path between the asset tag and it's at least one neighboring asset tag;
• and
• A data collection unit, for collecting information transmitted from the plurality of asset tags, wherein based on the identity and location information collected, the data collection unit determines the location of the asset.

An asset tag,

• An RF transmitting device for transmitting location and identification information to a collection unit;
• and
• A local information exchange mechanism for exchanging identity information and location information with at least one neighboring asset, wherein at least the location information is exchanged along a substantially unobstructed path between the local information exchange mechanism and at least one neighboring asset tag.