SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING

摘要

Method and systems for sorting are described. In one embodiment, a container is released into a pocket section, with the pocket section being at a first alignment stage. The pocket section is rotated with the container away from the first alignment stage to a second alignment stage. Attributes of the container are acquired at the second alignment stage. An order to which the container belongs is identified with the acquired attributes. The pocket section with the container is rotated to a third alignment stage. The location of the third alignment stage is selected based on the identified order. The container is received to group with one or more containers in the identified order. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a wheel assembly to sort a plurality of prescription containers, the wheel assembly having an inner guide member rotatable about a center axis, the inner guide member including a plurality of pocket sections about its circumference; an entry portion disposed proximal the wheel assembly to selectively allow the plurality of prescription containers to enter the wheel assembly; an exit portion disposed proximal the wheel assembly to selectively allow the plurality of prescription containers to exit the wheel assembly; an attribute sensor unit to acquire attributes of the plurality of prescription containers; and a control unit to command movement of the wheel assembly, entry portion, exit portion or combinations thereof based on an attribute of the plurality of prescription containers acquired by the attribute sensor unit.