Sensors and executable instructions to compute consumable usage to automate replenishment or service of consumables via an adaptive distribution platform
US11640636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and control systems to provide a platform to facilitate implementation of an interface and one or more sensors, and, more specifically, to one or more sensors and/or computing algorithms that implement specialized logic to facilitate in-situ monitoring and characterization of resource usage and/or device usage to determine usage of one or more consumables to updates inventories of consumables for automated replenishment of a consumable. In at least one example, sensors and/or computing algorithms facilitate formation of an automated home inventory replenishment network. In some examples, a method may include accessing sensor data if a consumable is processed, determining multiple modes of operation for a device, correlating a type of consumable associated with a mode of operation, and updating an amount of inventory for a consumable responsive to an amount consumed and a modified consumption rate.
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