System and method for pattern assignment for pattern-based item identification in a materials handling facility
US9524485B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/203
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Pattern information may be associated with an item in an inventory to facilitate identification of the item from among other items in the inventory. The pattern information may represent a feature extrinsic to the physical appearance of the item and may be assigned to the item deterministically, randomly, or pseudo-randomly. An indicator of the pattern information, such as a tag or sticker, may be applied to the item or to its packaging to provide a visual aid to distinguish the item from other items in the same inventory or the item may be enclosed in additional packaging comprising an indicator of the assigned pattern information. Pattern information assigned to the item may comprise a single color, shape, pattern, or other attribute and may include other secondary pattern information. Different amounts of pattern information may be associated with different items or with the same item when co-located with other different items.
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