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Self-organizing materials handling systems

US6078847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A materials handling system which is made up of self-organizing components that provide distributed materials handling control without intervention or control by a centralized controller.

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