System and method for remotely controlling docking station components
US8497761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/063114
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for remotely controlling loading dock components is disclosed that includes a distribution center having at least one dock station for exchanging materials and a dock component configured to in at least two operational states. An actuator is included that is configured to change the operational state of the dock component in response to an activation signal. A mobile remote control is configured to generate the activation signal to cause the actuator to change the operational state of the dock component and at least one predefined non-activation zone is included such that changing of operational state of the dock component is inhibited when the mobile remote control is located within the at least one predefined non-activation zone.
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