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Controllable array sorting device

US12214971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2021
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G43/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A controllable array sorting device is disclosed, including: an array of diverting mechanisms; and a processor coupled to the array of diverting mechanisms, wherein the processor is configured to: process an instruction to perform a sorting action on a target item, wherein the instruction specifies a selected at least subset of the array of diverting mechanisms to use to perform the sorting action; and in response to the instruction, cause the selected at least subset of the array of diverting mechanisms to perform the sorting action on the target item.

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