Automated waste management
US10152737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for enabling automated waste management is described. In one embodiment, data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle is received. A waste collection vehicle is configured to collect trash directly from the trash receptacle. The data related to the detected event is processed. A notification is generated based on the processing of the data. In some cases, a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle is generated, where the volume is determined via a ranging sensor. A notification is generated based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, where the weight is determined via a load sensor.
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