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Retail location robotic wall system and mobile retail sales vehicle

US9520012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2012
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F11/165
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A robotic retail wall is presented allowing for the dispensing of merchandise within a retail location. The robotic wall includes commodity products and robotics that pick and deliver products to consumers in response to input at a kiosk. The robotics and products are separated from a retail space by a transparent barrier, allowing consumers in the retail space to view the actions of the robotics in retrieving a product. Behind the robotic wall is a product stocking area, where commodity products can be added to the robotic wall with assistance from the robotics.

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