Trash collection management systems and methods
US11952212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/168
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for trash collection management. In an example embodiment, a dumpster monitoring apparatus may determine that an amount of garbage in a dumpster exceeds a threshold level (such as, for example, above a full-level marked on the dumpster). If the garbage exceeds the threshold level, the dumpster monitoring apparatus automatically transmits a request to a dumpster management apparatus to dispatch a garbage truck. In an example scenario, the dumpster monitoring apparatus may further determine that a current location of the dumpster is stationed is inaccessible to the garbage truck. Consequently, the dumpster monitoring apparatus may automatically transmit a request to a robot vehicle (such as robotic forklift) to move the dumpster from the current location to a new location that is accessible to the garbage truck. The dumpster monitoring apparatus may then inform the dumpster management apparatus of the new location.
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