公开(公告)号：US09824328B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14301157

申请日：2014-06-10

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ned Lecky ,  Peter K. Mansfield ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  Dennis Polic

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06F3/017

Abstract: Inventory systems may include one or more sensors capable of detecting spatial positioning of inventory holders and an arm of a worker interacting with the inventory holder. Data can be received from a sensor, a gesture of the arm can be determined from the data, and a bin location or other information can be determined based on the gesture.

公开(公告)号：US09665095B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14662893

申请日：2015-03-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Romano ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  Dennis Polic ,  Peter K. Mansfield

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B25J11/00 ,  A47L11/24

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0096 ,  B25J9/042 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0282 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: Robots or other machines may be used for retrieving errant objects from the floor of an automated warehouse. A system can include one or more reporting methods to alert a central control to the existence and location of an object on the warehouse floor. The central control can establish a safety zone around the object to avoid contact with normal warehouse traffic (e.g., standard warehouse robots). The system can route a cleanup robot to the location to retrieve the object. The system can include a cleanup pod comprising a convertible shelving unit with a robotic arm. The cleanup pod can have a similar form factor as shelving units used for storing inventory in the warehouse, thereby enabling standard warehouse robots to lift and transport the cleanup pod to retrieve an object.

公开(公告)号：US09580245B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14301135

申请日：2014-06-10

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter K. Mansfield ,  Ned Lecky ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  Dennis Polic ,  David Levy

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06Q10/00

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.

Abstract translation: 库存系统可以包括能够检测库存持有者和相关库存物品的空间定位的一个或多个传感器。 可以从传感器接收数据，可以从数据确定与库存持有人的面对应的边界，并且可以将从边界突出的项目确定为从库存持有者突出的项目。

公开(公告)号：US20170022010A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15288532

申请日：2016-10-07

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Raffaello D'Andrea ,  Peter K. Mansfield ,  Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Dennis Polic ,  Patrick R. Dingle

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B66F9/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B66F9/063 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point.

Abstract translation: 用于运送库存物品的系统包括能够存储库存物品的库存持有人和移动驱动单元。 移动驱动单元能够移动到第一点，库存保持器至少一个耦合到移动驱动单元并由移动驱动单元支持。 移动驱动单元还能够确定库存持有人的位置并计算库存持有人的位置与第一点之间的差异。 移动驱动单元然后能够确定差异是否大于预定的容限。 响应于确定差异大于预定公差，移动驱动单元还能够基于库存持有人的位置移动到第二点，与库存持有者对接，并且移动移动驱动单元和 库存持有人到第一点。

公开(公告)号：US09280157B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14018317

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Dennis Polic ,  Andrew Edward Hoffman ,  James Raymond Allard ,  Eryk Brian Nice

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B65G1/02 ,  B65G1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G2207/40 ,  G05D2201/0212 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a human transport device and associated system to transport a user within an active workspace. The human transport device may include a platform to support a user, an enclosure coupled to the platform to surround the user, a drive subsystem to power the human transport device, and a control unit to control the movement of the human transport device in coordination with active mobile drive units moving within the workspace. A system implementing one or more human transport devices may include a management module to direct the movement of the one or more human transport devices and designate one or more areas within the workspace as protected areas. Unauthorized objects may be prohibited from entering the protected areas while the human transport device may be allowed within the protected areas.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种在主动工作空间内传送用户的人运输装置和相关系统。 人类运输设备可以包括支撑用户的平台，耦合到平台以围绕用户的外壳，为人类运输设备供电的驱动子系统，以及控制单元，以与 主动移动驱动单元在工作空间内移动。 实施一个或多个人类运输装置的系统可以包括管理模块，用于引导一个或多个人类运输装置的运动，并将工作空间内的一个或多个区域指定为保护区域。 未经授权的物体可能被禁止进入保护区，而人类运输装置可能被允许在保护区内。

公开(公告)号：US20150066283A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14018317

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Dennis Polic ,  Andrew Edward Hoffman ,  James Raymond Allard ,  Eryk Brian Nice

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G2207/40 ,  G05D2201/0212 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a human transport device and associated system to transport a user within an active workspace. The human transport device may include a platform to support a user, an enclosure coupled to the platform to surround the user, a drive subsystem to power the human transport device, and a control unit to control the movement of the human transport device in coordination with active mobile drive units moving within the workspace. A system implementing one or more human transport devices may include a management module to direct the movement of the one or more human transport devices and designate one or more areas within the workspace as protected areas. Unauthorized objects may be prohibited from entering the protected areas while the human transport device may be allowed within the protected areas.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种在主动工作空间内传送用户的人运输装置和相关系统。 人类运输装置可以包括支撑用户的平台，耦合到平台以围绕用户的外壳，为人类运输装置供电的驱动子系统，以及控制单元，以与 主动移动驱动单元在工作空间内移动。 实施一个或多个人类运输装置的系统可以包括管理模块，用于引导一个或多个人类运输装置的运动，并将工作空间内的一个或多个区域指定为保护区域。 未经授权的物体可能被禁止进入保护区，而人类运输装置可能被允许在保护区内。