Monitoring worker movement in a warehouse setting
US11157869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/26
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring worker movement within a warehouse setting are provided. According to one implementation, a wearable apparatus comprises an audio unit configured to receive audio input signals from a user and convey audio output signals to the user. Also, the wearable apparatus includes a step count unit configured to detect walking movements of the user.
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