SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOCKING STATION

摘要

A system and method for remotely controlling loading dock components is disclosed that includes a distribution center having at least one dock station for exchanging materials and a dock component configured to in at least two operational states. An actuator is included that is configured to change the operational state of the dock component in response to an activation signal. A mobile remote control is configured to generate the activation signal to cause the actuator to change the operational state of the dock component and at least one predefined non-activation zone is included such that changing of operational state of the dock component is inhibited when the mobile remote control is located within the at least one predefined non-activation zone.

主权项

1. A dock control system comprising:
a camera for mounting on a docking station, the camera configured to obtain at least one image of a vehicle restraint system of the docking station; a graphical user interface configured to display the at least one image of the vehicle restraint system to an operator of the docking station to verify if a vehicle has been restrained; and a controller configured to:
receive the at least one image of the vehicle restraint system from the camera; andtransmit the at least one image of the vehicle restraint system to the graphical user interface.