Method and system of sorting items for delivery to a recipient
US8863961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C3/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system, method and apparatus for sorting items for delivery. A smart case module includes a plurality of bins. Each bin includes a display for a sort criteria for the bin and a first indicator to indicate that the bin is active. The bin also includes an input device for an operator to use to indicate that an item has been placed in the bin. The bin further includes a second indicator to indicate that the bin contains a sufficient number of items for a shipping container.
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