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Item-detecting overhead sensor for inventory system

US9580245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/10
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Inventory systems may include one or more sensors capable of detecting spatial positioning of inventory holders and associated inventory items. Data can be received from a sensor, a boundary corresponding to a face of the inventory holder can be determined from the data, and items projecting across the boundary can be determined as items protruding from the inventory holder.

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