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Method of filling a restocking package

US8571701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2006
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of filling a restocking package is provided in which a queue of requests of items to be picked from a carousel is evaluated based on a set of user configurable priorities, a carousel is operated based on said evaluating, items are picked from the carousel in response to said operating, and a restocking package is filled with items held in said carousel in response to said operating. The method may additionally comprise filling the restocking package at a configurable time.

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