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 US2013144429(A1) 申请公布日期 2013.06.06
申请号 US201213614904 申请日期 2012.09.13
申请人 RAGUSA LOUIS;COSSEY JAMES;UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. 发明人 RAGUSA LOUIS;COSSEY JAMES
分类号 B07C3/00 主分类号 B07C3/00
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