AUTOMATED LOADING AND UNLOADING ITEMS

摘要

Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

主权项

1. A method of loading an item into a vehicle, said method comprising:
capturing shipping indicia associated with an item, wherein the shipping data includes a destination address or a unique identifier; determining a storage location within the vehicle for the item; disposing the item into the vehicle via an access port; and activating a load/unload device to move the item to the storage location within the vehicle.