Oki Electric Industry has filed a patent for a media handling apparatus that includes an accumulation unit, a strapping unit, and a storage compartment for storing media bundles. The apparatus efficiently straps and stores multiple sheets of media in a bundle for easy handling and storage. GlobalData’s report on Oki Electric Industry gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Media handling apparatus for bundling and storing sheets of media
A media handling apparatus described in the filed patent (Publication Number: US20240021040A1) includes an accumulation unit for gathering multiple sheets of media into a bundle, a strapping unit for securing the media bundle, and a storage compartment for storing the strapped media bundle. Additionally, the apparatus features a dropping unit with tabular members that facilitate the dropping of the media bundle into the storage bag attached to the storage compartment. The strapping unit is designed to apply bundle identification information to the media bundle, which can be acquired by an information acquisition unit for tracking and storage purposes.
Furthermore, the patent details a management system that incorporates the media handling apparatus and a management device. The system includes various components such as information readers, communication units, storage units, and processors to facilitate the tracking and matching of bag identification information, bundle identification information, and worker identification information. The communication unit of the media handling apparatus can transmit data to the management device, including worker identification information for identifying the individual responsible for collecting the storage bag from the apparatus. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive media handling and management system that aims to streamline the process of handling and tracking media bundles efficiently.
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