Methods and systems for autonomous dispensing of products

    公开(公告)号:US11636459B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US16553748

    申请日:2019-08-28

    摘要: Systems and methods for autonomously dispensing items. A dispensing system receives a first distributed ledger transaction that: i) identifies an item, ii) identifies a container associated with and containing the item, iii) includes a status indicator in a first state identifying the item as present in the container, and iv) includes an authorization code associated with a mobile device. The authorization code is received from the mobile device. The dispensing system creates a second distributed ledger transaction based on the first distributed ledger transaction that changes the status indicator to a second state identifying the item as authorized for dispensing. Responsive to the creation of the second distributed ledger transaction, access is autonomously provided to the item. The dispensing system creates a third distributed ledger transaction based on the second distributed ledger transaction that changes the status indicator to a third state identifying the item as dispensed.

    Bulk item access and storage system

    公开(公告)号:US11488432B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-01

    申请号:US15217547

    申请日:2016-07-22

    摘要: An access and storage system including a generally enclosed storage compartment configured to be positioned on a ground surface such that a wheeled conveyance device carrying an item to be transferred is rollable directly into the storage compartment. The system includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a placement, removal, presence or absence of the item or the wheeled conveyance relative to the storage compartment, and an access control system configured to control access to the storage compartment.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUS DISPENSING OF PRODUCTS

    公开(公告)号:US20200074440A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-05

    申请号:US16553748

    申请日:2019-08-28

    IPC分类号: G06Q20/32 G06Q20/40 G06Q20/18

    摘要: Systems and methods for autonomously dispensing items. A dispensing system receives a first distributed ledger transaction that: i) identifies an item, ii) identifies a container associated with and containing the item, iii) includes a status indicator in a first state identifying the item as present in the container, and iv) includes an authorization code associated with a mobile device. The authorization code is received from the mobile device. The dispensing system creates a second distributed ledger transaction based on the first distributed ledger transaction that changes the status indicator to a second state identifying the item as authorized for dispensing. Responsive to the creation of the second distributed ledger transaction, access is autonomously provided to the item. The dispensing system creates a third distributed ledger transaction based on the second distributed ledger transaction that changes the status indicator to a third state identifying the item as dispensed.

    Order fulfillment system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10216157B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-26

    申请号:US14991231

    申请日:2016-01-08

    IPC分类号: G07F17/12 G05B15/02 G06Q50/12

    摘要: An order fulfillment system including a frame defining a passageway and a tray positioned in the passageway. The tray is movable between a first extended position wherein the tray is positioned at least partially outside the frame on a first side thereof and a second extended positioned wherein the tray is positioned at least partially outside the frame on a second, opposite side thereof. The tray includes a panel configured to generally block the passageway when the panel is positioned in or adjacent to the passageway. The system further includes a controller configured to selectively allow or block movement of the tray to or from at least one of the first or second extended positions.

    DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220009078A9

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-13

    申请号:US15490284

    申请日:2017-04-18

    IPC分类号: B25H3/00

    摘要: An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store items therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the items in the storage positions. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of the user's removal of an item from the associated storage position or replacement of an item to the associated storage position and an identification system for identifying the user. The system also has an authorization database operatively coupled to the identification system for tracking which of the items a particular identified user is authorized to access.

    Door assembly for storage and dispensing unit
    8.
    发明授权
    Door assembly for storage and dispensing unit 有权
    用于存储和分配单元的门组件

    公开(公告)号:US09322207B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-26

    申请号:US13315455

    申请日:2011-12-09

    摘要: A door assembly including a frame with an opening having a first portion and a second portion. The door assembly includes a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel generally covers the first portion of the opening and an open position in which the first panel generally does not cover the first portion. The door assembly has a second panel movable between a closed position in which the second panel generally covers the second portion of the opening and an open position in which the second panel generally does not cover the second portion. The second panel is configured to block the first panel from moving to its open position when the second panel is in its closed position. The door assembly further includes a controller operatively coupled to the second panel to selectively block or enable movement of the second panel from its closed position to its open position or from its open position to its closed position.

    摘要翻译: 一种门组件,包括具有开口的框架,该开口具有第一部分和第二部分。 门组件包括可在关闭位置之间移动的第一面板,其中第一面板通常覆盖开口的第一部分,而打开位置中第一面板通常不覆盖第一部分。 门组件具有可在关闭位置之间移动的第二面板,其中第二面板通常覆盖开口的第二部分,而打开位置中第二面板通常不覆盖第二部分。 第二面板被配置为当第二面板处于其关闭位置时阻止第一面板移动到其打开位置。 门组件还包括操作性地联接到第二面板的控制器,以选择性地阻止或使第二面板从其关闭位置移动到其打开位置或从其打开位置移动到其关闭位置。

    DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    直接访问分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120203376A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13314768

    申请日:2011-12-08

    摘要: An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store an item therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the item in the storage position. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a user's removal of the item from the associated storage position or replacement of the item to the associated storage position. The sensor system operates independently of any sensor component secured to the item.

    摘要翻译: 访问和存储系统,其包括被配置为在相关联的存储位置中存储其中的或其上的物品的存储组件,其中所述存储组件被配置为向用户提供在所述存储位置中对所述项目的直接手动访问。 该系统还包括传感器系统,其被配置为跟踪用户从相关联的存储位置移除物品的至少一个或将物品更换到相关联的存储位置。 传感器系统独立于任何固定在物品上的传感器元件。

    DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM 有权
    直接访问分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120200385A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13314778

    申请日:2011-12-08

    IPC分类号: G05B19/00

    摘要: An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store items therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the items in the storage positions. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of the user's removal of an item from the associated storage position or replacement of an item to the associated storage position and an identification system for identifying the user. The system also has an authorization database operatively coupled to the identification system for tracking which of the items a particular identified user is authorized to access.

    摘要翻译: 访问和存储系统,包括存储组件,其被配置为在相关联的存储位置中存储其中或之上的项目,其中所述存储组件被配置为向用户提供对存储位置中的项目的直接手动访问。 该系统还包括传感器系统,其被配置为跟踪用户从相关联的存储位置移除物品的至少一个或将物品替换到相关联的存储位置,以及用于识别用户的识别系统。 系统还具有可操作地耦合到识别系统的授权数据库,用于跟踪特定识别的用户被授权访问的哪些项目。