System and method for sorting items
US9827598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C7/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method of dynamically sorting items for delivery to diverse destinations in which at least one target location changes during the sorting process using an electronic array that correlates diverse destinations to target locations for sorting, wherein the electronic array changes based upon criteria relating to the results of the sort resulting in the removal of a first set of items from one target location while leaving a second set in the target location and placing the first set in another target location to adapt to the changed array and thereafter continuing to sort further items according to the changed array while some items remain in their initial target locations. Additionally disclosed is a system and method of sorting which electronically identifies items destined for the same address that are comingled with items to diverse destinations, and allows for their separation and bundling responsive to the electronic identification and allows for payment for delivery charges based upon a bundle rather than the individual items included in the bundle.
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