Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems include a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked p
Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems include a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.
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1. A storage system for inventory control, the storage system comprising: a cabinet;a memory arrangement configured to store information related to contents of each vertically-stacked pocket;a processor in data communication with the memory arrangement, wherein the processor is configured to receive
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A storage system for inventory control, the storage system comprising: a cabinet;a memory arrangement configured to store information related to contents of each vertically-stacked pocket;a processor in data communication with the memory arrangement, wherein the processor is configured to receive the information and provide a controlled access to the contents;a vertical drawer movably coupled to the cabinet and configured to move between a first position and a second position;a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets disposed on the vertical drawer, each vertically-stacked pocket configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket;one or more locking devices, each locking device associated with one of the vertically-stacked pockets; anda lock control comprising one of a bank of semiconductor switches and a bank of electromechanical switches interfaced to the processor via a multiplexor and electrically connected to the one or more locking devices. 2. The storage system of claim 1, wherein the controlled access comprises an electronic user-authentication verified by a bar code scanner. 3. The storage system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises a spring-loaded portion configured to automatically open the vertically-stacked pocket when unlocked. 4. The storage system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises an indicator configured to indicate which of the vertically-stacked pockets contains supplies. 5. The storage system of claim 1, wherein each locking device is electronically-controlled and individually-actuated to provide separately-controlled access to a corresponding vertically-stacked pockets pocket. 6. The storage system of claim 5, wherein at least one locking device is a solenoid actuator. 7. The storage system of claim 5, wherein at least one locking device is a magnetic actuator. 8. The storage system of claim 5, wherein at least one locking device is a motorized actuator. 9. The storage system of claim 5, wherein at least one locking device comprises a shape memory alloy. 10. A storage system for inventory control, the storage system comprising: a cabinet;a door movably coupled to the cabinet and configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the door having an inside surface, an outside surface and one or more frame portions;a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets coupled to the inside surface of the door, each vertically-stacked pocket configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket; anda plurality of electronically-controlled and individually-actuated locking devices to provide separately controlled accesses to at least some of the vertically-stacked pockets, the locking devices comprising at least one of a solenoid actuator, a magnetic actuator, a motorized actuator and a shape memory alloy,wherein each of the locking devices is disposed inside one of the frame portions that is disposed above a row of vertically-stacked pockets. 11. The storage system of claim 10, wherein each of the locking devices is configured to engage with a slot disposed inside one of the vertically-stacked pockets. 12. The storage system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises a spring-loaded portion configured to automatically open the vertically-stacked pocket when unlocked. 13. The storage system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises an indicator configured to indicate which of the vertically-stacked pockets contains supplies. 14. The storage system of claim 10, further comprising a processor configured to receive content information related to contents of a vertically-stacked pocket and to provide a controlled access to the contents. 15. The storage system of claim 14, wherein the controlled access comprises an electronic user-authentication verified by a bar code scanner. 16. A storage system for inventory control, the storage system comprising: a support structure;a plurality of doors movably mounted to the support structure, each movably-mounted door configured to move between a first position and a second position, each door comprising: an inside surface and an outside surface; anda plurality of vertically-stacked pockets coupled to at least one of the inside surface or the outside surface, each vertically-stacked pocket configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket; anda lock control comprising one of a bank of semiconductor switches and a bank of electromechanical switches interfaced to a processor via a multiplexor, the lock control electrically connected to one or more locking devices corresponding to one or more of the vertically-stacked pockets. 17. The storage system of claim 16, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises a spring-loaded portion configured to automatically open the vertically-stacked pocket when unlocked. 18. The storage system of claim 16, wherein at least one of the vertically-stacked pockets comprises an indicator configured to indicate which of the vertically-stacked pockets contains supplies. 19. The storage system of claim 17, further comprising a plurality of electronically-controlled and individually-actuated locking devices to provide separately controlled accesses to at least some of the pockets. 20. The storage system of claim 19, the locking devices comprising at least one of a solenoid actuator, a magnetic actuator, a motorized actuator and a shape memory alloy.
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