发明名称 |
Sort systems and methods |
摘要 |
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for assisting sort operators in identifying the appropriate location to sort an item. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a system for identifying a particular bin from a plurality of bins for sorting a package is provided. The system includes a plurality of bins configured to receive sorted packages; an optical reader positioned to capture destination indicia associated with the package; a keypad comprising a plurality of keys, where in at least some of the keys are associated with individual bins of the plurality of bins and at least some of the keys include lights; and a control system. The control system is configured to: receive data from the optical reader relating to the destination indicia; identify a particular bin within the plurality of bins associated with the received data; and trigger illumination of one or more lights on the keypad. |
申请公布号 |
US9043013(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.05.26 |
申请号 |
US201414474890 |
申请日期 |
2014.09.02 |
申请人 |
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发明人 |
Ragusa Louis;Cossey James |
分类号 |
G06F7/00;B65G47/50;B07C3/00;B07C7/00 |
主分类号 |
G06F7/00 |
代理机构 |
Alston & Bird LLP |
代理人 |
Alston & Bird LLP |
主权项 |
1. A system for identifying a particular bin from a plurality of bins for sorting an item, comprising:
a plurality of bins configured to receive sorted items; a keypad comprising a plurality of keys, where in at least some of the keys are associated with individual bins of the plurality of bins and at least some of the keys include lights; and a control system configured to:
receive destination data captured from the item;identify, based at least in part on the received data, a particular bin within the plurality of bins to which the item is to be sorted; andtrigger illumination of one or more lights on the keypad associated with the particular bin. |
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