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Monitoring worker movement in a warehouse setting

US11157869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2016
Grant dateOct 26, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 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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