Warehouse batch product picking optimization using high density areas to minimize travel distance
US10783462B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0875
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments provide computer-implemented systems and methods for batch picking optimization. They system may include one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to receive an order comprising one or more items for picking. Additionally, the system may calculate one or more high density areas in a fulfillment center by calculating distances between a first item in the one or more items and at least one other item in the one or more items using a search algorithm. Additionally, the system may calculate nearest neighboring items for the one or more items and generate a high density area by choosing a plurality of the nearest neighboring items.
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