公开(公告)号：US07689465B1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11076842

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0635 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  G06Q99/00

Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.

Abstract translation: 可以捕获在订单履行中心的处理站处理的订单的项目的一个或多个图像，并与订单相关联。 或者，可以捕获正在打包的订单的短视频剪辑。 已经处理订单的电子通知可以发送给与订单相关联的客户。 电子通知可以包括对所捕获的图像或视频剪辑中的一个或多个的引用。 客户可以使用通知中包含的参考来查看捕获的图像。 客户可以查看捕获的图像，以验证订单是否已正确处理。 所捕获的图像可以包括被打包以进行装运的物品的图像，并且可以在包装上显示送货地址，从而允许客户确认它确实是他的包装在图像中。

公开(公告)号：US07769221B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11077431

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/20 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Images may be captured of items being processed at a processing station of an order fulfillment center and made available electronically for review to verify quality assurance polices for the items. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the items being processed. The images may be made electronically available for review from remote locations. The images may be associated with a customer order and the images may be reviewed to ensure that the order has been correctly processed. The processing station may be a shipping station and the images may be reviewed to ensure adherence to shipping quality assurance policies. The processing station may also be a receiving station and the images reviewed for defects in the shipping container or the items. The items may be associated with a returned customer order and the images may be reviewed to verify the validity of a customer complaint.

Abstract translation: 可以在订单履行中心的处理站处捕获正在处理的物品的图像，并以电子方式进行审查，以验证物品的质量保证政策。 或者，可以捕获正在处理的项目的短视频剪辑。 图像可以电子地可用于远程位置的审查。 图像可以与客户订单相关联，并且图像可以被检查以确保订单已被正确处理。 处理站可以是运送站，并且可以对图像进行审查，以确保遵守运输质量保证策略。 处理站也可以是接收站，并且图像检查了运输集装箱或物品中的缺陷。 这些项目可能与退回的客户订单相关联，并且可以对图像进行审查以验证客户投诉的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US08731708B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US11077430

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. Each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. The mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. Each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.

Abstract translation: 多目的地挑选方法及装置。 每个插座可以被分配到目的地并且可以具有可以包括指示器的微尘，所述指示器可以被控制系统激活以向代理人指示该插座是所拾取的物品的目的地容器。 然后，代理可以将物品放置在指定的目的地容器中。 微尘可以包括用于与控制系统通信的通信接口以及与自组织网络中的其他小区通信的通信接口。 当所选择的物品被代理人扫描时，目的地容器上的微尘可以被激活。 每个插座还可以具有传感器，该传感器检测何时将物品放置在插座中以停用指示器和/或验证该物品被放置在正确的容器中。

公开(公告)号：US08032249B1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US12395356

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B07C5/38

Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle. The sensor may be coupled via a wired or wireless connection to a mote that may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In some embodiments, each mote may also include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent.

Abstract translation: 多目的地挑选方法及装置。 在实施例中，每个容器可以被分配到目的地并且可以具有传感器，其检测物品何时被放置在插座中以停用指示器和/或验证物品被放置在正确的容器中。 传感器可以经由有线或无线连接耦合到可以包括用于与控制系统通信的通信接口以及与自组织网络中的其他机器通信的微尘。 在一些实施例中，每个微尘还可以包括可由控制系统激活的指示器，以向该代理人指示该容器是被拾取物品的目的地容器。 然后，代理可以将物品放置在指定的目的地容器中。 在一个实施例中，当所选择的物品被代理人扫描时，可以激活目的地容器上的微尘。

公开(公告)号：US07516848B1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11077485

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  François M. Rouaix

IPC: B07C5/00 ,  B65H29/00

CPC classification number: B07C5/38

Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle. The sensor may be coupled via a wired or wireless connection to a mote that may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In some embodiments, each mote may also include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent.

Abstract translation: 多目的地挑选方法及装置。 在实施例中，每个容器可以被分配到目的地并且可以具有传感器，其检测物品何时被放置在插座中以停用指示器和/或验证物品被放置在正确的容器中。 传感器可以经由有线或无线连接耦合到可以包括用于与控制系统通信的通信接口以及与自组织网络中的其他机器通信的微尘。 在一些实施例中，每个微尘还可以包括可由控制系统激活的指示器，以向该代理人指示该容器是被拾取物品的目的地容器。 然后，代理可以将物品放置在指定的目的地容器中。 在一个实施例中，当所选择的物品被代理人扫描时，可以激活目的地容器上的微尘。

公开(公告)号：US08046262B1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US11207603

申请日：2005-08-19

Applicant: Felix Antony ,  Philipp K. Janert ,  Jonathan J. Shakes

Inventor： Felix Antony ,  Philipp K. Janert ,  Jonathan J. Shakes

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: A release schedule for an order having a single addressee address is described. The schedule specifies, for each of two or more shipments making up the order, each of the shipments having a different origin location, a release time at which the shipment is to be released from its origin location. The indicated release times are selected on the basis of typical carrier delivery durations from each of the origin locations to the addressee address, in order to cause all of the shipments of the order to be delivered to the addressee address at the same time. The release schedule may be used to schedule the release of the shipments of the order.

Abstract translation: 描述具有单个收件人地址的订单的发布时间表。 对于构成该订单的两个或多个货物中的每一个，该日程表规定了每个货物具有不同的原始位置，货物从其原始位置释放的释放时间。 基于从每个起始地点到收件人地址的典型承运人运输期限来选择指示的释放时间，以便将所有订单的货物同时交付给收件人地址。 发行时间表可用于安排发货的订单。

公开(公告)号：US08688598B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12705476

申请日：2010-02-12

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Francois M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Francois M. Rouaix ,  Donald L. Kaufman

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0635 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  G06Q99/00

Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.

Abstract translation: 可以捕获在订单履行中心的处理站处理的订单的项目的一个或多个图像，并与订单相关联。 或者，可以捕获正在打包的订单的短视频剪辑。 已经处理订单的电子通知可以发送给与订单相关联的客户。 电子通知可以包括对所捕获的图像或视频剪辑中的一个或多个的引用。 客户可以使用通知中包含的参考来查看捕获的图像。 客户可以查看捕获的图像，以验证订单是否已正确处理。 所捕获的图像可以包括被打包以进行装运的物品的图像，并且可以在包装上显示送货地址，允许客户确认它确实是他的包装在图像中。

公开(公告)号：US20140052661A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13589557

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Qi Zou

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Qi Zou

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836

Abstract: A temporary pickup location that is located within a delivery area during a predefined timeframe provides an opportunity to customers to retrieve orders for items at a time and location that is convenient for them. In addition, the customers can pay for the items at retrieval (COD) and avoid the bulk and waste of shipping packages. In some implementations, temporary pickup locations are made available by planning to position a delivery agent and transportation unit at a predefined location during a predefined timeframe during which customers can plan to retrieve ordered items.

Abstract translation: 在预定义的时间范围内位于传送区域内的临时拾取位置为客户提供一个机会，以便在一个方便它们的时间和位置检索物品的订单。 此外，客户可以支付检索项目（COD），避免运输包装的批量和浪费。 在一些实施方式中，通过计划在预定义的时间范围内将交付代理和运输单元定位在预定义的位置，在这个客户可以计划检索有序项目的情况下，提供临时采集位置。

公开(公告)号：US07331471B1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US11023737

申请日：2004-12-28

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jan Bohlmann ,  Philipp K. Janert

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jan Bohlmann ,  Philipp K. Janert

IPC: B07C5/00

CPC classification number: B07C7/005 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: System and method for modular sorting stations. A sorting station may be subdivided into two or more modular bins. A modular bin may be partitioned into compartments. Each compartment may be configured to receive one order including one or more items. Modular bins may be partitioned into compartments of different sizes to receive orders of different sizes. A modular bin may be removed from a sorting station and conveyed to a packing station for packing or other sorting station to continue sorting. Picked items may be received and sorted for rebinning into the modular bins manually or using an automated sorting mechanism. A control system may direct the sorting and rebinning operation. Modular sorting stations may be located adjacent to packing stations or, alternatively, away from packing stations and, when a modular bin is complete, it may be conveyed to an appropriate packing station for packing.

Abstract translation: 模块化分拣站的系统和方法。 分拣站可以细分为两个或更多个模块化箱。 模块化仓可以被分隔成隔间。 每个隔间可被配置为接收包括一个或多个物品的一个订单。 模块化箱可以分成不同尺寸的隔间以接收不同尺寸的订单。 模块化仓可以从分拣站移除并输送到包装站进行包装或其他分拣站以继续排序。 可以接收并分类选择的物品以便将其重新装入模块化箱体中或使用自动分选机构。 控制系统可以指导排序和重新归档操作。 模块化分拣站可以位于包装站附近，或者替代地包装站，并且当模块化箱完成时，其可以被输送到适当的包装站进行包装。

公开(公告)号：US09524485B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US11364156

申请日：2006-02-28

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Donald L. Kaufman ,  Eric Young ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jennifer L. Cooper ,  Adam R. Baker

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Donald L. Kaufman ,  Eric Young ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jennifer L. Cooper ,  Adam R. Baker

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06Q20/20

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/203

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.

Abstract translation: 模式信息可以与库存中的项目相关联，以便于从库存中的其他项目中识别该项目。 图案信息可以表示对物品的物理外观非本征的特征，并且可以被确定性地，随机地或伪随机地分配给物品。 图案信息（例如标签或贴纸）的指示符可以应用于该物品或其包装，以提供视觉辅助以将物品与同一库存中的其他物品区分开，或者该物品可以用另外的包装包装，包括 指定的图案信息的指标。 分配给项目的模式信息可以包括单个颜色，形状，模式或其他属性，并且可以包括其他辅助模式信息。 不同数量的模式信息可以与不同的项目相关联，或者当与其他不同的项目共同位置时与相同的项目相关联。