Workstation management system
US11574255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/31229
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intelligent furnishing system. The furnishing system includes an electronic device, a server, and a workstation. The workstation includes a short-range communication circuit, a user interface including a light source, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive a reservation including a reservation start time, increase a communication range of the short-range communication circuit when the reservation start time is a predetermined period of time from a current time, and receive a proximity signal from the electronic device. The electronic processor is also configured to illuminate the light source in a first color, receive a check-in signal when the proximity signal is received, change the light source from the first color to a second color, receive a check-out signal when the check-in signal is received, and change the light source from the second color to a third color when the check-out signal is received.
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