System and method of allocating objects within storage bins
US9869574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of allocating objects within a plurality of storage bins including monitoring motion within the plurality of storage bins, wherein each storage bin of the plurality of storage bins includes a profile sensor coupled therein, and activating the profile sensor coupled within a first storage bin. The profile sensor activated based on detection of motion within the first storage bin. The method also includes determining, with the profile sensor, an available capacity within the first storage bin, and transmitting an indication of the available capacity within the first storage bin.
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