Method and system for storing inventory holders
US9330373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C17/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for storing inventory items in an inventory system includes detecting that an inventory holder is available for storage and determining a classification of the inventory holder. The method also includes determining a classification of each of a plurality of storage locations and selecting a storage location for the inventory holder based, at least in part, on the classification of the inventory holder and the classification of the selected storage location. The method additionally includes transmitting information identifying the storage location to a mobile drive unit associated with the inventory holder.
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