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Identifying companion gestures and behavior

US10796358B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2013
Grant dateOct 6, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0631
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure describes a system for identifying users and/or their companions, utilizing the behavior and gestures of a user's companion to assist the user, and developing user paths based on user and/or companion preferences. A companion profile may be established to identify the companion and associated the companion with the user. Likewise, a user pattern that includes both the user and the companion may be established and used to track the location of the user and/or companion while in the materials handling facility.

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