Pickup location monitoring
US9230230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/30
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pickup location that includes a control station and one or more storage compartment modules provides the ability for items to be ordered and delivered for pickup by a user without having to pack those items in a shipping package prior to shipping from a materials handling facility. Delivering items for pickup by a user without having to package the items prior to shipping, may provide a better experience for the customer, reduce waste in packaging material and a lower cost of delivering the ordered items to the customer.
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