公开(公告)号：US12123155B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18226132

申请日：2023-07-25

申请人： Walmart Apollo, LLC

发明人： Donald R. High ,  Shuvro Chakrobartty ,  Robert C. Taylor

IPC分类号： G01C22/00 ,  A47F3/08 ,  A47F10/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B65F3/00 ,  B66F9/06 ,  E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q50/40 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  A47F10/00 ,  A47F10/02 ,  B62B3/14 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S5/18 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F16/903 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L9/40

CPC分类号： E01H5/061 ,  A47F3/08 ,  A47F10/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/0069 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B65F3/00 ,  B66F9/063 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G01S1/7034 ,  G01S1/7038 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/0293 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/0281 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G06Q30/0617 ,  G06Q30/0619 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q50/40 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/647 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H02J7/0013 ,  H02J7/0071 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  A47F2010/005 ,  A47F2010/025 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B07C2501/0045 ,  B07C2501/0054 ,  B07C2501/0063 ,  B60Y2410/10 ,  B62B3/1404 ,  B62B5/005 ,  B65F2210/168 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S5/18 ,  G01S2201/01 ,  G01S2201/02 ,  G05B19/124 ,  G05B2219/23363 ,  G05B2219/39107 ,  G06F16/90335 ,  G06F21/606 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/10821 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06V20/44 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0846 ,  Y02W30/82 ,  Y02W90/00 ,  Y02W90/10 ,  Y04S10/50 ,  Y10S901/01

摘要： Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in monitoring product placement within a shopping facility. Some embodiments provide an apparatus configured to determine product placement conditions within a shopping facility, comprising: a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications; a product monitoring control circuit coupled with the transceiver; a memory coupled with the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to: obtain a composite three-dimensional (3D) scan mapping corresponding to at least a select area of the shopping facility and based on a series of 3D scan data; evaluate the 3D scan mapping to identify multiple product depth distances; and identify, from the evaluation of the 3D scan mapping, when one or more of the multiple product depth distances is greater than a predefined depth distance threshold from the reference offset distance of the product support structure.

公开(公告)号：US20240262405A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18166319

申请日：2023-02-08

申请人： Presence from Innovation, LLC

发明人： Raleigh J. Shade ,  Kent L. Hanners ,  Johnny Paul Glasgow

IPC分类号： B62B3/00 ,  A47F13/00

CPC分类号： B62B3/005 ,  A47F13/00 ,  B62B2301/044 ,  B62B2301/08

摘要： A cart system is provided that includes a storage cart, a track, and, optionally, a shelf unit. The cart system is designed to allow a user to quickly and easily restock depleted products provided to consumers via the shelf unit. When the storage cart is coupled to the track, the motion of the cart may be guided or restricted by the track. Generally, the track may be provided with at least one linear portion and at least one T-shaped portion that define a predetermined path about which the storage cart may travel. Further, when coupled to the track, the storage cart may rotate such that the user can access the shelf unit or stow the cart substantially flush against or near the shelf unit.

公开(公告)号：US11999545B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US18192829

申请日：2023-03-30

申请人： Twist-Ease, Inc.

发明人： James R. Helseth

IPC分类号： B65D63/10 ,  A47F13/00 ,  B65D33/16 ,  B65D63/04

CPC分类号： B65D63/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  B65D33/1616 ,  B65D2563/00 ,  Y10T24/157

摘要： A twist-tie includes a fastener having a malleable material surrounded by an outer coating having a longitudinal axis and extending between a first end and a second end; and an indicia portion extending at least partially along the longitudinal axis, the indicia portion including at least a portion that is attached to the fastener and at least a portion that is separated from the fastener, wherein a separation between the indicia portion and the fastener defines a slit that extends from an open end toward a closed end in a direction of at least one of the first end toward the second end and the second end toward the first end.

公开(公告)号：US11975909B1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US16728721

申请日：2019-12-27

申请人： Daniel H. Walden

发明人： Daniel H. Walden

IPC分类号： A47F13/00 ,  A45C7/00 ,  A45C9/00 ,  A45F4/02 ,  A47G9/00 ,  B65D81/02 ,  B65D81/05 ,  B65D81/36 ,  A47G11/00 ,  A47G27/02

CPC分类号： B65D81/36 ,  A47F13/00 ,  B65D81/022 ,  B65D81/051 ,  A45C7/00 ,  A45C7/0077 ,  A45C9/00 ,  A45C2009/002 ,  A45F4/02 ,  A45F2004/026 ,  A47G9/00 ,  A47G11/003 ,  A47G27/0212 ,  Y10T428/13

摘要： A receptacle article comprises a first wall, a second wall, a connection between a peripheral edge of the first wall and the second wall, the connection defining a peripheral edge of the receptacle, a hollow interior between an inner surface of the first wall and an inner surface of the second wall, and an opening, the opening exposing the hollow interior to an external environment of the receptacle. The opening can be through a thickness of one of the first and second wall. The pocket can be filled with a filler or cushioning material so that the receptacle can function as a multi-purpose cushioning member or system. The filler material can be used plastic grocery bags.

公开(公告)号：US11861669B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US18152271

申请日：2023-01-10

申请人： Walmart Apollo, LLC

发明人： Pranay Dugar ,  Anirban Chatterjee ,  Saswata Sahoo ,  Rajesh Shreedhar Bhat

IPC分类号： G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A47F13/00 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06V30/148 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06V30/19 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V10/26 ,  B64U101/60

CPC分类号： G06Q30/0603 ,  A47F13/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0185 ,  G06Q30/0623 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06V10/26 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V30/153 ,  G06V30/19173 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  G05D2201/0216

摘要： Segmentation first breaks the images into segments or regions, with the segments of the region having text or symbols. The segmented image is separately applied to two different CNN-based models. Each model produces text boxes where potential text might exist. Then, a selective NMS algorithm is applied to the output of each model to produce a final group of text regions. These text regions are analyzed and actions are taken.

公开(公告)号：US11840814B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17081657

申请日：2020-10-27

申请人： Walmart Apollo, LLC

发明人： Donald R. High ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  Karl Kay ,  David C. Winkle

IPC分类号： B66F9/06 ,  G06T7/73 ,  E01H5/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  A47F10/04 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06T7/593 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04N13/282 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B65F3/00 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B60P3/06 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/02 ,  A47F3/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06F16/903 ,  A47F10/00 ,  A47F10/02 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L9/40

CPC分类号： E01H5/061 ,  A47F3/08 ,  A47F10/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/0069 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B65F3/00 ,  B66F9/063 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G01S1/7034 ,  G01S1/7038 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/0293 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/0281 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G06Q30/0617 ,  G06Q30/0619 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/647 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H02J7/0013 ,  H02J7/0071 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  A47F2010/005 ,  A47F2010/025 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B07C2501/0045 ,  B07C2501/0054 ,  B07C2501/0063 ,  B60Y2410/10 ,  B65F2210/168 ,  G01S2201/02 ,  G05B19/124 ,  G05B2219/23363 ,  G05B2219/39107 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06F16/90335 ,  G06F21/606 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/10821 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06V20/44 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0846 ,  Y02W30/82 ,  Y02W90/00 ,  Y02W90/10 ,  Y04S10/50 ,  Y10S901/01

摘要： Some embodiments include apparatuses providing control over movement of motorized transport units at a retail facility, comprising: multiple self-propelled motorized transport units; a wireless communication network; and a central computer system, wherein the central computer system comprises: a transceiver; a control circuit; and a memory storing computer instructions that when executed cause the control circuit to: receive an override command, from a worker associated with the retail facility, to cause a first motorized transport unit of the multiple motorized transport units to implement one or more actions; confirm a valid authorization of the worker to override one or more operating limits of the first motorized transport unit; and override the one or more operating limits and communicate one or more instructions to the first motorized transport unit configured to cause the first motorized transport unit to implement the one or more actions in accordance with the override command.

公开(公告)号：US11766140B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US16822770

申请日：2020-03-18

申请人： AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

发明人： Gregory Kim Justice ,  Nicholas Franklin ,  Rafiuddin Arif Ahud ,  Ziwei Xia ,  Nir Charny

IPC分类号： A47F13/00 ,  A47F5/08 ,  G01G3/14 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/52 ,  G01G21/23 ,  G01G3/13

CPC分类号： A47F13/00 ,  A47F5/0823 ,  G01G3/13 ,  G01G3/14 ,  G01G21/23 ,  G01G19/4144

摘要： A multi-interface apparatus includes a crossbar to which a plurality of accessories using different mechanical interfaces may be attached and detached. Accessories such as wire hooks, shelves, bins, and so forth may be used. The different mechanical interfaces may include slatwall, pegboard, and saddle mount. Multiple accessories with different types of mechanical interfaces may be supported simultaneously by the crossbar. The crossbar may be instrumented. For example, load cells may be used to determine the weight on the crossbar.

公开(公告)号：US11761160B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17321290

申请日：2021-05-14

申请人： Walmart Apollo, LLC

发明人： Donald R. High ,  Shuvro Chakrobartty ,  Robert C. Taylor

IPC分类号： G01C22/00 ,  E01H5/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  B66F9/06 ,  A47F10/04 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/593 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04N13/282 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B65F3/00 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B60P3/06 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/02 ,  A47F3/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06F16/903 ,  A47F10/00 ,  A47F10/02 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L9/40

CPC分类号： E01H5/061 ,  A47F3/08 ,  A47F10/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/0069 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B65F3/00 ,  B66F9/063 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G01S1/7034 ,  G01S1/7038 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/0293 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q30/0281 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G06Q30/0617 ,  G06Q30/0619 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06V20/40 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06V20/58 ,  G06V20/647 ,  G06V30/224 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H02J7/0013 ,  H02J7/0071 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/143 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  A47F2010/005 ,  A47F2010/025 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B07C2501/0045 ,  B07C2501/0054 ,  B07C2501/0063 ,  B60Y2410/10 ,  B65F2210/168 ,  G01S2201/02 ,  G05B19/124 ,  G05B2219/23363 ,  G05B2219/39107 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06F16/90335 ,  G06F21/606 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/10821 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06V20/44 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0846 ,  Y02W30/82 ,  Y02W90/00 ,  Y02W90/10 ,  Y04S10/50 ,  Y10S901/01

摘要： Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in monitoring product placement within a shopping facility. Some embodiments provide an apparatus configured to determine product placement conditions within a shopping facility, comprising: a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications; a product monitoring control circuit coupled with the transceiver; a memory coupled with the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to: obtain a composite three-dimensional (3D) scan mapping corresponding to at least a select area of the shopping facility and based on a series of 3D scan data; evaluate the 3D scan mapping to identify multiple product depth distances; and identify, from the evaluation of the 3D scan mapping, when one or more of the multiple product depth distances is greater than a predefined depth distance threshold from the reference offset distance of the product support structure.

公开(公告)号：US20230233001A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US17942569

申请日：2022-09-12

申请人： Carl Pomerantz

发明人： Carl Pomerantz

IPC分类号： A47F13/00

CPC分类号： A47F13/00 ,  G09F3/208

摘要： The present invention describes a shelf edge protector for an electronic shelf label (“ESL”) to protect the ESL from impact disturbance, displacement, or dislodgement by a shopping cart, restocking cart, a person, or other causes. The protector has an upper and a lower portion, connected by a bend. The protector is made of a clear material and its upper portion attaches with rivets or other attachment mechanisms to the forwardmost region of the top surface of a display shelf. The protector has predrilled holes at 1-inch or ½-inch intervals to align with a shelf's holes so that product dividers can be installed anywhere along the length of the protector without the need to drill holes after installation. The holes may also be pressure-actuated. The protector's lower portion has rounded or chamfered corners for safety to prevent snagging on clothing or other elements that may brush up against the protector.

公开(公告)号：US11046562B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16361015

申请日：2019-03-21

申请人： Walmart Apollo, LLC

发明人： Donald R. High ,  Michael D. Atchley ,  Shuvro Chakrobartty ,  Karl Kay ,  Brian G. McHale ,  Robert C. Taylor ,  John P. Thompson ,  Eric E. Welch ,  David C. Winkle

IPC分类号： B66F9/06 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  E01H5/12 ,  G01S1/72 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  E01H5/06 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  B62B5/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/70 ,  H04N5/77 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/593 ,  H04W4/33 ,  H04W4/30 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04N13/282 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/63 ,  A47F3/08 ,  A47F10/04 ,  A47F13/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B07C5/28 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B65F3/00 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/18 ,  B62B3/14 ,  G06F16/903 ,  A47F10/00 ,  A47F10/02 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L29/06

摘要： Apparatuses, components and methods are provided herein useful to provide assistance to customers and/or workers in a shopping facility. In some embodiments, a shopping facility personal assistance system comprises: a plurality of motorized transport units located in and configured to move through a shopping facility space; a plurality of user interface units, each corresponding to a respective motorized transport unit during use of the respective motorized transport unit; and a central computer system having a network interface such that the central computer system wirelessly communicates with one or both of the plurality of motorized transport units and the plurality of user interface units, wherein the central computer system is configured to control movement of the plurality of motorized transport units through the shopping facility space based at least on inputs from the plurality of user interface units.