Robotic device for distributing designated items
US12340650B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic device for distributing designated items to persons includes a motion unit to autonomously move the robotic device through a premise, storage for designated items, an item dispenser to dispense from the storage, memory modules containing recognition scans and payment information of persons located within the premise and information of the designated items. The memory modules contain secondary recognition scans of persons located within the premise, recognition scanners, secondary recognition scanners, an additional scanner by an exit tube, a control unit in communication with the motion unit, the recognition scanners, the memory and the item dispenser and where the control unit directs the motion unit to move the robotic device within the premise, upon encountering a purchaser who selects a designated item, directs the recognition scanners to scan payment details of the purchaser and compares images from the recognition scanners to stored recognitions scans to verify payment.
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