Automated end labeler system
OwnerJames A. Aman, William R. Hallerinventors
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Abstract
An automatic means for labeling includes means for scanning a group of objects to determine the coordinates of an object in the group of objects, means for storing data representative of the determined coordinates of the object and means responsive to the data storage means for spraying self adhering materials in separate geometric areas with varying reflective properties to create an identifying pattern on the object.
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A method for uniquely labeling a stationary object having unique relative coordinates within a group of stationary bundled objects without employing preprinted attachable labels, comprising the steps of:
- scanning said group of objects with energy;
- receiving reflected scan energy from said group into a computer controlled apparatus;
- determining from said reflected scan energy said unique relative coordinates of said stationary object within said group of stationary bundled objects using said computer controlled apparatus prior to spraying self adhering materials to any of said object;
- storing data representative of said determined unique relative coordinates of said object, and
- spraying said self adhering materials in separate geometric areas with varying reflective properties to create a uniquely identifying pattern on said object responsive to said data storage means.
An automatic means for uniquely labeling a stationary object having unique relative coordinates within a group of stationary bundled objects without employing preprinted attachable labels, comprising:
- means for determining the unique relative coordinates of said stationary object within said group of stationary bundled objects,
- means for storing data representative of said determined coordinates of said object, and
- means responsive to said data storage means for spraying self adhering materials in separate geometric areas with varying reflective properties to create a uniquely identifying pattern on said object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.