System and method for positioning a mobile drive unit
US9087314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/31006
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for transporting inventory items includes a mobile drive unit, a management module, and a plurality of inventory holders. The management module is operable to determine a capability state of the mobile drive unit, select a location for the mobile drive unit based on the capability state of the mobile drive unit, and transmit information to the mobile drive unit identifying the selected location.
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