Abstract: A system for storing a plurality of tangible assets, the system having an RF component associable with a tangible asset, wherein the RF component has a unique identifier and is configured to receive a carrier signal and emit a modulated carrier signal, wherein modulation of the carrier signal is based on the unique identifier. The system also has an RF detection system having a plurality of RF coils, wherein each coil is arranged to emit a carrier signal and receive the modulated carrier signal emitted by the RF component, a processor in communication with each of the plurality of RF coils, wherein the processor is configured to poll the plurality of RF coils by selectively allowing current to flow through one or more of the plurality of RF coils at a time and identify the RF component based on modulation of the carrier signal.

Abstract: A warehouse dock door control system (101) has a system controller (147), an interior side unit (144), an exterior side unit (142) comprising a key repository and a key detector. The key detector is configured to detect and identify a specific vehicle key having unique identification data associated therewith. The key detector is configured to detect the presence of the key within the key repository and to read the identification data associated therewith. The controller is configured to use the identification data to determine whether the vehicle key is an authorised vehicle key. In response to the determination, the controller communicates with the interior side unit to authorise opening of the dock door and controls the exterior side unit to secure the vehicle key in the key repository to inhibit removal therefrom until a signal is received indicating that a loading or unloading process is complete.

Abstract: A system for storing a plurality of tangible assets, the system having an RF component associable with a tangible asset, wherein the RF component has a unique identifier and is configured to receive a carrier signal and emit a modulated carrier signal, wherein modulation of the carrier signal is based on the unique identifier. The system also has an RF detection system having a plurality of RF coils, wherein each coil is arranged to emit a carrier signal and receive the modulated carrier signal emitted by the RF component, a processor in communication with each of the plurality of RF coils, wherein the processor is configured to poll the plurality of RF coils by selectively allowing current to flow through one or more of the plurality of RF coils at a time and identify the RF component based on modulation of the carrier signal.

Abstract: A warehouse dock door control system (101) has a system controller (147), an interior side unit (144), an exterior side unit (142) comprising a key repository and a key detector. The key detector is configured to detect and identify a specific vehicle key having unique identification data associated therewith. The key detector is configured to detect the presence of the key within the key repository and to read the identification data associated therewith. The controller is configured to use the identification data to determine whether the vehicle key is an authorised vehicle key. In response to the determination, the controller communicates with the interior side unit to authorise opening of the dock door and controls the exterior side unit to secure the vehicle key in the key repository to inhibit removal therefrom until a signal is received indicating that a loading or unloading process is complete.

Abstract: A system for storing a plurality of tangible assets, the system having an RF component associable with a tangible asset, wherein the RF component has a unique identifier and is configured to receive a carrier signal and emit a modulated carrier signal, wherein modulation of the carrier signal is based on the unique identifier. The system also has an RF detection system having a plurality of RF coils, wherein each coil is arranged to emit a carrier signal and receive the modulated carrier signal emitted by the RF component, a processor in communication with each of the plurality of RF coils, wherein the processor is configured to poll the plurality of RF coils by selectively allowing current to flow through one or more of the plurality of RF coils at a time and identify the RF component based on modulation of the carrier signal.