System and method for measuring the fill level of a trash can using a sensor
US12125361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/168
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for measuring a fill level of a trash can comprises a processor operable to receive a distance measurement from a network, wherein a sensor communicatively coupled to the processor through the network is operable to determine the distance measurement. The processor is operable to calculate a percentage of waste in the trash can based on the received distance measurement and a difference between a first setpoint and a second setpoint. The processor is operable to determine a threshold for a first period of time based on entity information. The processor is operable to compare the percentage of waste in the trash can to the threshold for the first period of time and to send an alert for display on a user device when the percentage of waste is greater than the threshold for the first period of time.
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