Mobile tray for performing RFID reads

    公开(公告)号:US10402600B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US15798103

    申请日:2017-10-30

    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe an RFID reader tray which includes a receptacle for detecting RFID tags disposed on physical items. In one embodiment, a sidewall is disposed around the periphery of a bottom support structure and extends away from the bottom support structure to form the receptacle. The reader tray includes an RFID antenna disposed under the bottom support structure on which the items can be placed. The material of the bottom support structure is selected such that RFID signals emitted by the RFID antenna can radiate through the bottom support structure and reach RFID tags placed on items in the receptacle. In one embodiment, the reader tray includes a shield for reflecting the RFID signals so that the most of the RFID signals radiate through the bottom support structure and into the receptacle.

    Implicitly confirming item movement

    公开(公告)号:US09904826B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US15252642

    申请日:2016-08-31

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10366 G06Q10/08 G06Q10/087

    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for implicitly confirming movement of an item in a materials handling facility. In one embodiment, a radio-frequency identifier (RFID) having an antenna directed at a plurality of storage locations is activated. Each of the storage locations has a corresponding RFID. A particular storage location of the plurality of storage location is determined based at least in part on an observed signal change of one of the corresponding RFIDs. An action is then initiated based at least in part on whether the particular storage location is an expected storage location.

    Container holding fixtures
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10438030B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-08

    申请号:US15280735

    申请日:2016-09-29

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described that relate to location-based indications. An apparatus may include a frame, a sensing device, and a computing device. The frame may include a first set of members spaced apart and oriented in a first direction. At least one member of the first set of members may include an indicator area. The frame may also include a second set of members spaced apart and oriented in a second direction. At least two members of the second set of members may extend between the first set of members to define a container receiving area. The sensing device may be disposed adjacent to the container receiving area and configured to detect movement of containers with respective to the container receiving area. The computing device may be communicatively coupled to the sensing device and configured to cause presentation of indicators within the indicator area.

    Removable and reusable tracking device item reordering

    公开(公告)号:US10163071B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-25

    申请号:US14864502

    申请日:2015-09-24

    Abstract: Techniques for providing a removable and reusable tracking device feature in an inventory management system may be described. For example, the inventory management system may associate a reusable tracking device with an item based on first identification information from the reusable tracking device and second identification information from the item in response to an inventory transfer request for the item. Instructions may be provided to attach the reusable tracking device to the item and deliver the item and the associated reusable tracking device to a user based on the inventory transfer request for the item. A notification may be generated based on a signal received from the reusable tracking device. The notification may be provided to a user device of the user and indicate that a subsequent order for the item should be placed on behalf of the user.

    Removable and reusable device for object tracking
    10.
    发明授权
    Removable and reusable device for object tracking 有权
    用于对象跟踪的可拆卸和可重复使用的设备

    公开(公告)号:US09552569B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14864344

    申请日:2015-09-24

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

    Abstract: Techniques for providing a removable and reusable tracking device feature in an inventory management system may be described. For example, an inventory transfer request may be received for transferring inventory within a facility. A first indication may be received that indicates one or more reusable tracking devices are associated with the inventory included in the inventory transfer request. Information about the inventory transfer request may be mapped to the association of the one or more reusable tracking devices and the inventory. In an embodiment, a location of the inventory may be determined based on location information provided by the associated one or more reusable tracking devices. The mapping between the inventory transfer information to the one or more reusable tracking devices and the inventory may be removed based at least in part on the location information indicating that the inventory is located at a particular location within the facility.

    Abstract translation: 可以描述用于在库存管理系统中提供可移除和可重复使用的跟踪装置特征的技术。 例如,可以接收库存转移请求以在设施内传送库存。 可以接收指示一个或多个可重复使用的跟踪设备与库存转移请求中包括的库存相关联的第一指示。 关于库存转移请求的信息可以映射到一个或多个可重用跟踪设备和库存的关联。 在一个实施例中,可以基于由相关联的一个或多个可重用跟踪设备提供的位置信息来确定库存的位置。 可以至少部分地基于指示库存位于设施内的特定位置的位置信息来移除库存转移信息到一个或多个可重复使用的跟踪设备和库存之间的映射。

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