An identification apparatus comprises an array of conductive pins fixed onto a
base component placed onto a primary device and in communication therewith. A set
of shaped identifiers has a plurality of holes through which respective pins on
the array of fixed pins pass. Each identifier is uniquely configured with at least
one distinct location containing a conductive sleeve fitted therein which allows
the passage therethrough of that particular pin for further use by subsequently
placed identifiers. Each pin is in individual communication with the primary device
such that the primary device can thereafter identify the placed identifiers so
as to subsequently perform certain functions or other desired operations based
on the type, configuration, and/or number of identifiers placed thereon.
