Apparatus, system, and method for sorting purchase items
US7648066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/0054
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for sorting purchase items. A selection module selects a plurality of categories. In one embodiment, the selection module receives a category selection. In addition, the selection module may receive a criterion selection for the category selection and receive a modification for the criterion selection. The selection module may further modify the criterion of the selected category with the modification. An identification module identifies a purchase item. An association module associates a selected category of the plurality of categories with the purchase item. A sorter sorts the purchase item to a specified bin. The specified bin is associated with the selected category. In one embodiment, a bagger may bag one or more purchase items from a bin.
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