Systems and methods for creating on-demand routes for powered industrial vehicles
US8457978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/30
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for creating in a facility on-demand routes for powered industrial vehicles to transport cargo efficiently. In one embodiment, an on-demand route generation module receives receiving a request to move cargo. The module analyzes data about the current location, the current tasking, and the driver availability of PIVs in operation. Based on the information, the module creates an on-demand route through the facility and sends a notification to an assigned PIV to pick up the cargo and carry it on the defined on-demand route.
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