CPC G06K 7/10099 (2013.01) [G06K 7/10475 (2013.01); G06K 19/07758 (2013.01); H04W 4/021 (2013.01); H04W 4/33 (2018.02); H04W 4/35 (2018.02); G05B 19/4183 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A system for detecting the location of an item comprising:
a plurality of sensors disposed within a facility at known locations within the facility;
an item having a tag associated therewith, wherein the tag includes a unique identifier;
a memory storing a virtual map of the facility, the virtual map identifying a plurality of zones within the facility, at least one of the plurality of zones comprising a hazard zone surrounding an item of moving equipment;
a processor in communication with the plurality of sensors and with the memory;
wherein the plurality of sensors are configured to detect the unique identifier associated with the tag and transmit detection information to the processor;
wherein the processor is configured to:
receive a signal from one or more of the plurality of sensors which detect the unique identifier associated with the tag;
determine, based at least in part on the received signal and the virtual map, that the tag is located in the hazard zone when the tag enters a virtual fence surrounding the item of moving equipment; and
generate an alert indicating that the tag is located in the hazard zone.
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