Detection of overfilled containers in sortation systems
US11666944B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F17/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for detection of overfilled containers in sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example container capacity detection system for use with an item sortation machine may include a first sensor positioned to detect a remaining capacity of a first container in the item sortation system, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine, using the first sensor, that the remaining capacity of the first container is less than or equal to a first threshold, and to send a signal.
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