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15-07-1971 дата публикации

Improved storage and recovery of inform-

Номер: DE0002100706A1
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The luminescent substance forming the imaging part of the method of DT 1499575 is supplied with a light scattering material, which does not absorb or only slightly absorbs excitation- or photo luminescent radiations. The scattering materials has a refractive index which is very much larger than that of the luminescent substances, and pref. consists of TiO2, BaSO4 or NaCl, but may also be gas bubbles.

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27-03-1969 дата публикации

Verfahren und Einrichtung zum Kennzeichnen von Postsendungen zwecks Sortierung nach dem Bestimmungsort

Номер: DE0001449099A1
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18-11-1970 дата публикации

PRINTING UNIT FOR APPLYING A PERMUTATION CODE

Номер: GB0001212649A
Автор:
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... 1,212,649. Selective printing. TELEFUNKEN PATENTVERWERTUNGS G.m.b.H. 3 March, 1969 [2 March, 1968], No. 11142/69. Heading B6F. Each selection member for a spring loaded printing plunger 1 (Figs. 1 to 3) of a postal code printer includes a hook 15 pivotally mounted to a sleeve 9 for electromagnetic selection either into alignment with the rear end of the plunger 1, Fig. 5, or out of alignment (Fig. 4). The sleeve 9 is mounted in a guide member comprising spaced plates (7 and 8) for movement therewith and relative thereto against the force of a spring (10). The guide member is displaced, within each printing cycle, into a rear selection position (Fig. 1) and then into a front working position (Fig. 3), by known means, for example a cam. A slide 6 is mounted in the sleeve 9 for longitudinal displacement to a front or rear position to pivot the hook 15 out of or into alignment with the printing plunger, via a two armed lever 17 pivoted at 19 to the sleeve 9, and a spring 18 forming a bi-stable ...

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12-04-1950 дата публикации

Improvements in and relating to methods of and apparatus for bending tubular glass articles

Номер: GB0000635545A
Автор:
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... 635,545. Spring clamps. BRITISH THOMSONHOUSTON, CO., Ltd. Jan. 24, 1946, No. 2384. Convention date, Jan. 26, 1945. [Class 44] [Also in Groups XXIII and XL (a)] A clamp for holding an auxiliary glass tube 5 in a glass tube bending machine (see Group XXIII) .comprises a V-notched block 32 having jaws 34 pivoted in slots transversely of the notch and spring- pressed at 36 so that their tapered edges 37 urge the tube 5 into the notch.

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28-01-1970 дата публикации

Improved Postal Franking Machine.

Номер: GB0001179285A
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... 1,179,285. Franking machines; selective printing; printing-machines. RONEO Ltd. 14 Aug., 1968 [17 Aug., 1967], No. 37992/67. Headings B6C, B6D and B6F. [Also in Division B8] In a franking machine adapted to print labels for attachment to postal packets, the length of label issued by the machine is controlled by a Geneva wheel (16), Fig. 1, not shown, which is rotatable alternatively one half or one complete revolution by a rotatable disc (13) having long and short pins (15, 14) which are engageable in slots in the Geneva wheel, the disc (13) being axially movable by manual control so that either all the pins or only the long pins engage with the slots. The labels are cut from a paper strip which passes around a drum 1, Fig. 2, which is rotatable on a shaft 5 by coupling a continuously rotating gear-wheel 36 thereto through a clutch comprising a sprag 2 pivoted to the gear-wheel at 37, a projection on the sprag 2 being engageable in either of two diametrically opposed notches in a disc 3 ...

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02-01-1992 дата публикации

MAILING MACHINE ENVELOPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM.

Номер: GB0002208855B
Автор: MOL HANS C, HANS C * MOL
Принадлежит: PITNEY BOWES INC, * PITNEY BOWES INC

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10-11-1993 дата публикации

MAIL SOURCE ENCODING DEVICE

Номер: GB0009319799D0
Автор:
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15-03-2009 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR TEMPORAL SHIFTING OF IMPRINTING AN IDENTIFICATION CODE ON A MAIL

Номер: AT0000422972T
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15-06-1994 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LAYER AS WELL AS DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE.

Номер: AT0000107120T
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30-05-1991 дата публикации

TAPE MODULE FOR A MODULAR MAILING MACHINE

Номер: AU0000610947B2
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20-08-1992 дата публикации

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR ADDRESSING TO A RECIPIENT

Номер: AU0000627165B2
Автор: CESARINI ROGER
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08-04-1976 дата публикации

ENVELOPE INDEXING HEAD

Номер: AU0007384674A
Автор: SAUTTON GUY, GUY SAUTTON
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10-06-1980 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECTS

Номер: CA1079404A
Принадлежит: METALIMPHY

Procédé et dispositif pour identifier des objets marqués par bande ou fil magnétique mince. On utilise un procédé de détection du passage d'une bande magnétique dans une zône de détection. Cette zône comporte au moins un cadre avec une bobine d'excitation alimentée en courant alternatif pour créer un champ magnétique alternatif, et une bobine détectrice équilibrée de telle sorte qu'aucun signal n'apparaisse en l'absence de corps magnétique à proximité du cadre. Le passage à travers ou à proximité du cadre d'un objet portant une bande magnétique engendrant, à chaque alternance du champ d'excitation, un déséquilibre dans la bobine détectrice, fait apparaitre un signal qui est appliqué à un dispositif de détection et de mesure de phase par rapport au champ d'excitation. Pour attribuer une réference codée à un objet on laisse la bande magnétique intacte ou on la sectionne sélectivement en des emplacements variables prédéterminés et par des coupures d'importances variables prédéterminées.

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28-04-1992 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A LETTER

Номер: CA0001299763C
Принадлежит: PITNEY BOWES INC, PITNEY BOWES, INC.

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A LETTER Apparatus is provided for preparing a letter, including a stationery item. The apparatus includes a structure for printing and for providing a signal representative of letter data corresponding to information having a format. The information includes a plurality of parts. The apparatus also includes a computer. The computer includes a structure for receiving the signal, and is programmed for reformatting the letter data. The reformatted letter data includes a plurality of parts, and each of the information parts corresponds to a different one of the data parts. The computer is also programmed for selecting at least one of the data parts and for causing the printing structure to print on the stationery item each information part corresponding to each selected data part.

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02-08-1977 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PARALLEL BAR CODE TO A DOCUMENT

Номер: CA1014792A
Автор:
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12-04-2001 дата публикации

PACKAGE PRINTING SYSTEM WITH RFID WRITE/READ CAPABILITY

Номер: CA0002385861A1
Автор: MONICO, DOMINICK L.
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A passive RFID tag (22) is provided in a product (21), and then the product is packaged. Rather than printing a high-quality label that must be optically scanned, and applying the label on the package, shipping and tracking data are encoded in the RFID tag. Then the only thing that needs to be applied to the package is human readable address information (27), which may be imaged directly on the package, such as by an ink jet printer. The final package need have no label at all, let alone one with shipping and tracking information.

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

PARCEL AND ARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DESTINATION CONTAINER REMOVAL

Номер: CA3111486A1
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System includes an article supply location that includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container, and one or more removal devices that transport the container to a location of further processing. System further includes a control system configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container, deposit the article in the destination container, and transport the destination container to a location for further processing by manipulation of the removal device.

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24-05-1977 дата публикации

INK JET POSTAGE PRINTING APPARATUS

Номер: CA0001010717A1
Автор: HUBBARD DAVID W
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18-01-2011 дата публикации

MAIL PROCESSING PROCESS WITH ENHANCED BAR CODE READING

Номер: CA0002507857C
Принадлежит: SOLYSTIC

Un procédé de traitement d'envois postaux dans une machine de tri utilisant un code imprimé sur chaque envoi postal et lisible par machine, comprend au premier passage d'un envoi postal en machine les étapes suivantes: on forme (9) une image numérique de la surface de l'envoi postal, on dérive (12) de l'image une empreinte numérique (Vid) caractérisant l'envoi postal ainsi que des informations de tri et on enregistre (13) en mémoire ladite empreinte numérique (Vid) en correspondance avec le code barres (idTag,CAI) imprimé sur l'envoi postal et les informations de tri et on trie l'envoi dans une sortie de tri de la machine é partir des informations de tri. Pour améliorer la lecture du code barres sur l'envoi lors de son second passage en machine, le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes: on lit le code barres imprimé sur l'envoi postal et si l'information contenue dans le code barres lu sur l'envoi postal n'a pas pu être extraite complètement, on exploite cette correspondance en mémoire ...

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23-04-2019 дата публикации

INSTALLATION FOR IDENTIFYING PARCELS BEING HANDLED

Номер: CA0002963335C
Принадлежит: SOLYSTIC

Installation (1) pour l'identification de colis (2) manutentionnés, comprenant un convoyeur (3) de colis (2) linéaire adapté pour convoyer des colis (2) en série. L'installation comprend une unité centrale (6) de contrôle/commande apte à déterminer instantanément la position spatiale de chaque colis (2) sur le convoyeur (3) et au moins un équipement électronique (8) portatif apte à détecter une information d'identification (7) apposée sur un colis (2) lorsqu'il est placé à proximité dudit colis (2) et à transmettre cette information (7) à l'unité centrale(6). L'unité centrale(6)est agencée pour relever une position spatiale instantanée dudit équipement portatif (8) en réponse à la réception de ladite information (7) provenant dudit équipement portatif (8), et à détecter une concordance entre ladite position spatiale instantanée de l'équipement portatif (8) et ladite position spatiale instantanée du colis (2) déterminée par l'unité centrale (6).

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25-11-2005 дата публикации

MAIL PROCESSING PROCESS WITH ENHANCED BAR CODE READING

Номер: CA0002507857A1
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Dans le procédé de traitement d'envois postaux, lors d'un premier passage d'un envoi postal en machine, on forme (9) une image numérique de la surface de l'envoi postal, on dérive (12) de l'image une empreinte numérique (Vid) caractérisant l'envoi postal et on enregistre (13) en mémoire ladite empreinte numérique (Vid) en correspondance avec le code barres (idTag,CAl) imprimé sur l'envoi postal. Lors du deuxième passage en machine de l'envoi postal, on lit le code barres imprimé sur l'envoi postal et si l'information contenue dans le code barres lu sur l'envoi postal n'a pas pu être extraite complètement, on exploite cette correspondance en mémoire du code barres imprimé sur l'envoi postal et de l'empreinte numérique caractérisant l'envoi postal pour poursuivre le tri machine de l'envoi postal, ce qui contribue à diminuer le taux d'erreur. Le code barres imprimé sur l'envoi postal peut être un code d'identification d'envoi (Idtag), un code client étendu (CAI) ou encore un code de tri-acheminement ...

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27-11-1993 дата публикации

MAIL ENCODING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: CA0002096508A1
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03-07-1991 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MARKING LETTER MAIL

Номер: CA0002033376A1
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MARKING LETTER MAIL This invention relates to methods and apparatus for marking letter mail or mail pieces to provide a fast and convenient way of determining zip code breaks in a stack of letter mail. The mail pieces have marks printed on the edges thereof indicative of the continuity of the same zip codes thereon. The marks are visible when the mail pieces are stacked. Adjacent envelopes with the same zip codes will have an edge mark at the same location, but upon the zip code changing, the next envelope will have a mark placed at a different location. Numbers in sequence can be printed on each of the letters so that a mail clerk can inspect the last letter within a zip code group to determine if there is a sufficient number of mail pieces within that zip code set to allow a postal discount. In an alternative embodiment, the markings on the side of the mail pieces are printed in a pattern 50 as to form numbers when a stack is viewed from the side. In addition ...

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08-02-1998 дата публикации

THERMO-TRANSFER COLOR RIBBON FOR LUMINESCENT LETTERING

Номер: CA0002212480A1
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Description of a thermo-transfer color ribbon with (a) a carrier, (b) a layer ofa first thermo-transfer color formed on one side of the carrier, containing a luminescent pigment and (c) a layer of a second thermo-transfer color formed on the first thermo-transfer color layer containing a non-luminescent pigment, whereby, whereneeded, additional layers may be located between the carrier and the layer of the first thermo-transfer color and/or the layer of the first and the second thermo-transfer color. Said thermo-transfer ribbon is characterized in that in the remission spectrum of the non-luminescent pigment, in the wave length range of the light emitted bythe luminescent pigment there is a remission maximum or an ascending flank of remission. The thermo-transfer ribbon furnishes print-outs of high optical density without affecting the luminesce output of the luminescent pigment.

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22-06-2004 дата публикации

SORTING SYSTEM

Номер: CA0002231926C

There is disclosed a sorting system, relying on the identification of items to be sorted by means of codes applied thereto, in which it is possible to infer the identity of items whose codes have become unreadable. The system relies on identifying the item by reference to the codes of items which precede and which follow the item.

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11-09-2007 дата публикации

MAIL CODING SYSTEM

Номер: CA0002248161C

A system (10) for encoding mail includes magazine (40) to hold mail and transport (82) to convey mail from magazine (40). Queue (20) displays moving mail pieces received from transport (82). System (10) has keyboard (32) for operator entry of data from mail on queue (24) and printhead (72) to receive mail from transport (92). Processor (30) is operatively coupled to keyboard (32) and printhead (72), and controls queue (20) and transports (82, 92). Processor (30) includes an address signal corresponding to at least a portion of an address of a mail piece entered with keyboard (32), a routing code signal determined from the address signal, a performance signal corresponding to data entry capability of the operator, and a queue speed signal corresponding to speed of queue (20). Processor (30) adjusts speed as a function of the performance signal and the queue speed signal, and printhead (72) places a routing code on mail in response to the routing code signal. ...

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24-12-2000 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMPLOYING DIGITAL POSTAGE MARKS AS PART OF VALUE-ADDED SERVICES IN A MAILING SYSTEM

Номер: CA0002312221A1
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System and method for providing confirmation relating to the distribution of a mailpiece within a mailing system includes a determination of postal data required for postage evidencing of a mailpiece originated by a mailer. The postal data is combined with other data related to value-added services desired for the mailpiece. The value-added services data includes addressing information for a return receipt to the mailer. A digital postmark which includes the postal data and the value-added services data is created. At delivery of the mailpiece, the digital postmark is read and the value-added services data is captured from the read digital postmark. A confirmation message is sent to the mailer and/or other interested third parties, in accordance with information contained in the value-added services data.

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31-05-1974 дата публикации

TAST- UND MARKIERVORRICHTUNG AN EINER ADRESSIERMASCHINE.

Номер: CH0000549478A
Автор:
Принадлежит: GRAPHA HOLDING AG, GRAPHA-HOLDING AG

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28-06-1991 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR AIRBAG.

Номер: CH0000677840A5
Автор: MOL, HANS C.
Принадлежит: PITNEY BOWES INC, PITNEY BOWES INC.

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31-07-1991 дата публикации

MACHINE BELT MODULE FOR DISPATCHING MAIL PIECES.

Номер: CH0000678038A5
Автор: DANNATT, HUGH S.

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30-09-2013 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И МАШИНА ДЛЯ СОРТИРОВКИ ПОЧТЫ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ДОСТАВКИ ОТПРАВЛЕНИЙ В СЕТИ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СООБЩЕНИЙ ПОЧТОВОГО ОПЕРАТОРА

Номер: EA0000018581B1
Принадлежит: ИТЕЛЛА ОЙЙ (FI)

Настоящее изобретение относится к доставке отправлений в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора, в которой применяемый адрес получателя представляет собой виртуальный адрес получателя. Система выполнена с возможностью передачи виртуального адреса на носитель первой базы данных и возвращения, в ответ на эту передачу, адреса сервера оператора, относящегося к данному виртуальному адресу. Кроме того, система выполнена с возможностью передачи отправления по указанному адресу сервера оператора, а также использования адреса доставки, который соответствует указанному виртуальному адресу на носителе второй базы данных, для доставки отправления в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора.

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30-06-2011 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И МАШИНА ДЛЯ СОРТИРОВКИ ПОЧТЫ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ДОСТАВКИ ОТПРАВЛЕНИЙ В СЕТИ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СООБЩЕНИЙ ПОЧТОВОГО ОПЕРАТОРА

Номер: EA201070488A1
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Настоящее изобретение относится к доставке отправлений в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора, в которой применяемый адрес получателя представляет собой виртуальный адрес получателя. Система выполнена с возможностью передачи виртуального адреса на носитель первой базы данных и возвращения в ответ на эту передачу адреса сервера оператора, относящегося к данному виртуальному адресу. Кроме того, система выполнена с возможностью передачи отправления по указанному адресу сервера оператора, а также использования адреса доставки, который соответствует указанному виртуальному адресу на носителе второй базы данных, для доставки отправления в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора.

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21-06-2019 дата публикации

Intelligent warehouse automatic sorting system and sorting method based on same

Номер: CN0109909166A
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12-06-2020 дата публикации

Номер: CN0210730195U
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01-11-2019 дата публикации

One can count logistics sorting device

Номер: CN0209565252U
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26-11-2019 дата публикации

Layout of item sorting system

Номер: CN0109482502B
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13-11-2018 дата публикации

Intelligent sorting and fetching machine

Номер: CN0108787474A
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15-01-1992 дата публикации

SYMBOL SYSTEM OF POSTCODE WITH SPREADING AND REMEMBRANCE METHOD

Номер: CN0001057795A
Автор: WEILONG CAO, CAO WEILONG
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19-04-1968 дата публикации

Device printer improved for apparatuses of tri automatic

Номер: FR0001521886A
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27-07-1964 дата публикации

Differential actuating mechanism for franking machines

Номер: FR0001371611A
Автор:
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05-04-1996 дата публикации

Method and device for marking mailpieces.

Номер: FR0002715333B1
Автор:
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28-05-1982 дата публикации

INK JET POSTAGE PRINTING APPARATUS

Номер: FR0002257964B1
Автор:
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23-12-2005 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR DETECTING A PRINTABLE SURFACE

Номер: FR0002861322B1
Автор: MOULIN, DESPREZ, CAILLON
Принадлежит: SOLYSTIC

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21-12-1970 дата публикации

Improved Postal Franking Machine.

Номер: FR0001602515A
Автор:
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10-10-1986 дата публикации

DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE DE TRAITEMENT DES DOCUMENTS EFFECTUANT LEUR DEVIATION SELON L'INFORMATION PORTEE PAR LES DOCUMENTS SUR DES CHEMINS PARALLELES ET COMPORTANT DES MOYENS DE LECTURE

Номер: FR0002579961A
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L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES TECHNIQUES DE TRAITEMENT DE DOCUMENTS. UN DISPOSITIF DE TRAITEMENT DE DOCUMENTS COMPORTE, NOTAMMENT, UN POSTE DE VISUALISATION DE DOCUMENTS 18B DANS LEQUEL SONT ETABLIS DEUX CHEMINS PARALLELES DE TRANSPORT DE DOCUMENTS. LES DOCUMENTS QUI EXIGENT UNE INTERVENTION D'UN OPERATEUR SONT DIRIGES VERS LE CHEMIN AVANT, SITUE PRES DE L'OPERATEUR, TANDIS QUE LES DOCUMENTS QUI N'EXIGENT PAS D'INTERVENTION DE L'OPERATEUR SONT DIRIGES VERS UN CHEMIN ARRIERE. LE CHOIX DU CHEMIN QU'EMPRUNTENT LES DOCUMENTS EST EFFECTUE PAR UN DEVIATEUR COMMANDE AUTOMATIQUEMENT SOUS LA DEPENDANCE DE L'INFORMATION QUI EST LUE SUR LE DOCUMENT A UN POSTE DE LECTURE17. APPLICATION AU MATERIEL BANCAIRE.

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22-12-1967 дата публикации

Improvements with the processes and apparatuses of impression

Номер: FR0001506354A
Автор:
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10-09-1965 дата публикации

A method for the representation of information on recording media

Номер: FR0001410765A
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20-09-1963 дата публикации

Support of address with grid coded for postal mail

Номер: FR0001337851A
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03-03-1967 дата публикации

Process to record and locate information

Номер: FR0001471367A
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15-04-1966 дата публикации

Method of notation simple of the documents allowing their easy sorting by electronic machine especially applied to the postal mail

Номер: FR0001462438A
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16-05-1975 дата публикации

Bar-code writer

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13-07-1978 дата публикации

CODING HEAD FOR POSTAL ENVELOPES AND A CODING STATION FITTED THEREWITH

Номер: FR0002245425B1
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10-10-1986 дата публикации

IMPROVED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOCUMENT PROCESSORS

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05-04-1985 дата публикации

DISPOSITIF MODULABLE ET METHODES DE CLASSEMENT D'OBJETS INDEXES

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LE DISPOSITIF COMPREND UN SYSTEME MECANIQUE DE RANGEMENT 10 ET UN CALCULATEUR DE COMMANDE 20. LE SYSTEME DE RANGEMENT COMPREND N QUEUES Q, Q, Q ET M PILES, M ETANT EVENTUELLEMENT NUL ET N ETANT SUPERIEUR OU EGAL A N. LE CALCULATEUR COMPREND N ZONES MEMOIRES 64Q, 64Q, 64Q ORGANISEES EN QUEUE, ET M ORGANISEES EN PILE. IL COMPREND AUSSI UNE UNITE LOGIQUE APTE A EFFECTUER UN TRI PAR INDEX ETOU UN TRI PAR DESTINATION. APPLICATION AU CLASSEMENT DES LETTRES.

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03-01-2003 дата публикации

PROCESS OF FOLLOW-UP Of a SENDING, DEVICE FOR the IMPLEMENTATION OF the PROCESS AND APPARATUS Of IMPRESSION

Номер: FR0002826758A1
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La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé de suivi d'envois, du type lettres ou colis, envoyés par au moins un expéditeur à une adresse d'au moins un destinataire, ledit procédé comportant une étape d'impression d'un code-barres (10) sur chacun des envois destiné à être suivi, caractérisé en ce que ledit code-barres (10) est constitué au moins d'une partie d'identification de l'expéditeur (1) de l'envoi, qui est invariable pour chaque expéditeur, et d'une partie d'identification du rang d'expédition (3) dudit envoi, qui est variable pour chaque envoi. La présente invention se rapporte également à un dispositif permettant la mise en oeuvre du procédé, ainsi qu'à un appareil manuel pour l'impression de codes-barres (10) sur des envois.

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08-12-1972 дата публикации

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23-04-2012 дата публикации

MAIL INSPECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD CAPABLE OF RECOGNIZING THE IDENTIFICATION CODE OF A MAIL AND AN ENCLOSURE THROUGH A SCANNER

Номер: KR1020120038215A
Автор: KIM, KOAN CHEL
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PURPOSE: Mail inspecting system and method are provided to reduce the time and costs to inspect mail by automatically inspecting whether one or more enclosures are accurately inserted into a mail. CONSTITUTION: A mail inspecting system comprises an inserting unit(10), an enclosure scanner(40), a barcode scanner(50), database(70), a scanner control unit(60), a main control unit(20). The inserting unit inserts at least one enclosure into an envelope. The enclosure scanner scans ID numbers of one or more enclosures and the envelope. The barcode scanner scans barcode indicated on the envelope. The database stores the unique ID numbers of the enclosure and customers. The scanner control unit controls the driving of the enclosure scanner and the barcode scanner. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

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18-01-1971 дата публикации

WORLDWIDE, IN DIRECTING THE TOTAL AUTOMATION-[...] BETWEEN THE SENDER AND THE RECIPIENT,

Номер: BE0000754311A1
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01-12-1964 дата публикации

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07-09-2001 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPTIMISING MANAGEMENT OF MAIL AND INSTALLATION THEREFOR

Номер: WO2001064358A2
Автор: HAUF, Eric
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The invention concerns a method for optimising mail elements whereby an identification code is generated and printed on a mail element then saved it in a database as an access key to a recording comprising data concerning the sender's address and the destination address of the mail element. The data base corresponding to a mail batch is transmitted to a central server before the physical handing over of the mail batch to the post office. While the mail elements are processed in the postal sorting station, the code is printed on the element and read, then a request is addressed to an information server to obtain the recording corresponding to said identification code. The routing of the mail element is performed on the basis of data received from the server.

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04-04-1967 дата публикации

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20-07-1976 дата публикации

System for scanning information recorded on a plurality of magazine contained filmstrips

Номер: US0003970775A1
Автор: Lemelson; Jerome H.
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An information storage and retrieval system is provided in which document information, such as images of documents and the like, is recorded on film strip disposed in magazines. Selective monitoring of individual image frames is effected by means of an electro-mechanical system in which selected film strip magazines and an electro-optical scanning device are selectively prepositioned with respect to each other and mechanical coupling is effected between a motor operated drive means and the film strip of the selected magazine, which is thereafter driven past the electro-optical scanning means until the selected image frame of the film strip is aligned with the scanning means. Information contained in the selected frame is then visually monitored and if it is desired to provide a hard copy thereof, a copy producing device is provided to generate a print.

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10-04-1990 дата публикации

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21-08-2008 дата публикации

Removable Liners for Waste Sorting Method

Номер: US2008197055A1
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Methods for using a liner in a waste sorting and disposal system are provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Code and part associating method and apparatus

Номер: US20130313312A1
Автор: David Li, Gang Liu, Lei Wang
Принадлежит: Cognex Corp

An apparatus for associating codes on parts with part spaces on a conveyor wherein each part has a leading edge and a trailing edge that define a part space and each part is to be marked with at least one code, the apparatus comprising an area scan camera having a two dimensional field of view (FOV), the camera supported adjacent the conveyor so that parts conveyed by the conveyor pass through the FOV, a processor linked to the area scan camera, the processor programmed to perform the steps of receiving images from the area scan camera, identifying the locations of codes on parts in at least one of the images wherein a code located is a located code, identifying the locations of leading and trailing edges of parts wherein the leading and trailing edges define part spaces and associating each located code with a part space that includes the location of the located code.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for receiving unmanned mail

Номер: US20140050351A1

Provided is an apparatus for receiving an unmanned mail capable of automatically acquiring the address information even though the user does not directly input the address information. The apparatus acquires address information of an addressee by automatically recognizing the address of the mail when the address is written on the mail, and acquires the address information of the addressee through the paper on which the address is printed or written, identification, and biometric recognition when the address is not written on the mail. The apparatus may acquire the address information of the addressee through a mail sender's voice.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF SORTING MAILPIECES WITH RECIPIENT SORTING

Номер: US20140072167A1
Автор: Miette Emmanuel
Принадлежит: SOLYSTIC

A method of sorting mailpieces, in which the mailpieces are sorted automatically in a sorting system with a view to being delivered to a recipient by a mail carrier, and are fed back into a sorting machine for additional sorting in order to re-sequence the mailpieces in a certain classification established by the recipient. This method is characterized by the following steps: 15-. (canceled)6. A method of sorting mailpieces , in which the mailpieces are sorted automatically in a sorting system with a view to being delivered to a recipient by a mail carrier , and are fed back into a sorting machine for additional sorting in order to re-sequence the mailpieces in a certain classification established by the recipient , said method being characterized by the following steps:the sorting system transmitting to the recipient digital images corresponding to respective ones of the mailpieces to be delivered to said recipient, these digital images being associated in the transmission with the unique mailpiece identifiers (Id tags) generated by the sorting system, with a view to said unique mailpiece identifiers (Id tags) being reorganized relative to one another by the recipient into an order that defines said classification; andcontrolling the sorting machine so that it performs the additional sorting of said mailpieces on the basis of said unique mailpiece identifiers (Id tags) as reorganized into said classification established by the recipient.7. The method according to claim 6 , in which the unique mailpiece identifiers (Id tags) are re-sequenced by making use of displaying the digital images of the mailpieces in a video coding station.8. The method according to claim 7 , in which claim 7 , in the video coding system claim 7 , each digital image of a mailpiece is associated with a sorting code corresponding to a delivery point of the recipient.9. The method according to claim 6 , in which the unique mailpiece identifiers are re-sequenced by making use of displaying the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

PARCEL SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ACTIVE DISPLAY

Номер: US20210008598A1
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A parcel sorting system and method. A process performed by a parcel sorting system includes receiving sorting information of a first parcel. The process includes determining a sorting destination corresponding to the sorting information. The process includes determining a sorting instruction corresponding to the sorting destination and the first parcel. The process includes transporting the first parcel on a conveying surface. The process includes, while transporting the parcel on the conveying surface, displaying the corresponding sorting instruction on a scrolling marquee display at a location proximate to the first parcel. The process includes, when it is detected that the first parcel has been removed from the conveying surface, the ceasing displaying the corresponding sorting instruction. 1. A method performed by a parcel sorter system , comprising:receiving sorting information of a first parcel;determining a sorting destination corresponding to the sorting information;determining a sorting instruction corresponding to the sorting destination and the first parcel;transporting the first parcel on a conveying surface;while transporting the first parcel on the conveying surface, displaying the corresponding sorting instruction on a scrolling marquee display at a location proximate to the first parcel; andwhen it is detected that the first parcel has been removed from the conveying surface, the ceasing displaying the corresponding sorting instruction.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when it is detected that the first parcel has passed the sorting destination and has not been removed from the conveying surface claim 1 , signaling an exception to an operator.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a sensor is used to detect that the first parcel has been removed from the conveying surface.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a sensor is used to detect that the first parcel has passed the sorting destination.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

PARCEL AND PALLET SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210009362A1
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A parcel sorter system and method. A process performed by a parcel sorter system includes receiving sorting information of a first parcel. The process includes identifying a first destination pallet corresponding to the sorting information. The first destination pallet is associated with a first pallet carousel and a first destination chute. The process includes transporting the first parcel toward the first destination chute. The process includes, while transporting the parcel toward the first destination chute, operating the first pallet carousel to move the first destination pallet proximate to the first destination chute. The process includes delivering the first parcel at the first destination chute for placement on the first destination pallet. 1. A method performed by a parcel sorter system , comprising:receiving sorting information of a first parcel;identifying a first destination pallet corresponding to the sorting information, wherein the first destination pallet is associated with a first pallet carousel and a first destination chute;transporting the first parcel toward the first destination chute;while transporting the parcel toward the first destination chute, operating the first pallet carousel to move the first destination pallet proximate to the first destination chute; anddelivering the first parcel at the first destination chute for placement on the first destination pallet.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising moving the first parcel from the first destination chute to the first destination pallet.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the parcel sorter system moves the first parcel from the first destination chute to the first destination pallet using a palletizing robot.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising operating the first pallet carousel to move the first destination pallet into position to be removed from the first pallet carousel.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling a pallet transport and management system ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF GOODS BASED ON A VIRTUAL ADDRESS

Номер: US20200016631A1
Автор: SALONEN Jukka
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The present publication discloses a method and system for delivering goods from main system (S) via subsystem (S) to an end address (D-D) of the customer (). According to the invention the end address (D-D) of the customer () is enquired () from the customer via telecommunications network by a multiple choice enquiry (), the end address (D-D) selected by the customer is received () and the goods are delivered to the selected end address (D-D). 114.-. (canceled)15. A delivery service operation method comprising: at least one communication address for communicating with a respective mobile device of the customer over a telecommunication network; and', 'a set of two or more different delivery addresses, each delivery address indicating a delivery location; and, 'storing, in a computer, for each of a plurality of delivery service customers associating an identifier of the mobile device of the recipient as a virtual address for delivery of the delivery item;', 'using the computer to send a digital inquiry to the mobile device of the recipient over the telecommunication network, the digital inquiry being sent electronically via the telecommunication network, wherein the digital inquiry comprises a listing of two or more of the stored different delivery addresses for the recipient that receives the digital inquiry;', "receiving, from the recipient's mobile device, a digital reply via the telecommunication network which digital reply comprises a selection of one of the listed delivery addresses selected by the recipient on their mobile device;", 'delivering the delivery item by the delivery service to the delivery location indicated by the delivery address corresponding to the selection included in the digital reply, and', 'delaying the delivery of the delivery item based on contents of the digital reply,, 'for each of a plurality of delivery items to be delivered by the delivery service, wherein each delivery item is associated with a respective recipient who is one of the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE IMPROVED MANUAL PROCESSING OF UNDELIVERABLE MAIL

Номер: US20190022704A1
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A mail sorting system and method process mail pieces that arrive at a feed point. The mail pieces are classified into machinable mail pieces and non-machinable mail pieces. The machinable mail is processed in an automated sorting machine. Mail pieces with incomplete or incorrect addressing information are classified as rejects and diverted for manual processing. A manual processing station receives the non-machinable mail pieces from the feed point and also the rejects from the automated sorting machine. In the manual processing station the mail pieces are scanned in a scanning device and the images are send to an image processing system, which also receives images from the automated sorting machine. Upon receiving the results from the automated image processing system, an operator completes labeling process from each mail piece. 1. A mail sorting system , comprising:a feed point for receiving a plurality of mail pieces and for classifying the mail pieces into machinable mail pieces and non-machinable mail pieces;an automated sorting machine for receiving the machinable mail pieces and for sorting the mail pieces, wherein mail pieces with incomplete or incorrect addressing information are classified as rejects and diverted for manual processing;an image processing system connected to receive from said automated sorting machine images obtained of the mail pieces;a manual processing station configured to receive selected mail pieces, namely, the non-machinable mail pieces from said feed point and the rejects from said automated sorting machine;said manual processing station having a scanning device for acquiring an image of each of the selected mail pieces received by said manual processing station, and a data connection for transmitting images acquired by said scanning device to said image processing system.2. The mail sorting system according to claim 1 , wherein said manual processing station includes a label writer for generating a label for respective mail pieces ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME TRACKING OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20190026692A1
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Systems and methods of processing items. Items in a distribution network or process may be scanned at every handling point in the distribution network, and each scan is recorded in a central repository. The scan information can be used to generate real-time access to data, analytical tools, predictive tools, and tracking reports. 1. A system for real-time tracking of items , comprising:a data repository in communication with a central processor, the central processor controlling input to and output from the data repository; a scanner configured to scan a computer readable code comprising sender identification information located on a plurality of items being processed in the item processing device to generate scan data;', 'a communication system configured to communicate with the central processor of the data repository and to provide the scan data to the central processor for storage in the data repository in real-time;', 'an authorization entity configured to receive an access request from one of a plurality of senders for scan data of the plurality of items, the scan data comprising the sender identification information of the one of the plurality of senders to provide access authorization to the requested scan data, and to provide a plurality of application program interfaces to the one of the plurality of senders;, 'a plurality of item processing devices in communication with the data repository, each item processing device comprisingat least one data access module in communication with the central processor and the authorization entity, the data access module providing a sandbox functionality defining a dedicated environment, and the data access module comprising an interface between the authorization entity and the data repository so as to request, receive, and manipulate in real time, using the provided application program interfaces in the dedicated environment, the one sender requested scan data from the data repository, and to generate item handling ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROCESS RETURN-TO-SENDER (RTS) MAIL

Номер: US20180029084A1
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A method for processing return-to-sender (RTS) mail pieces by a mail processing system. The method includes receiving a plurality of RTS cards and RTS mail pieces. The RTS cards identify RTS reason codes for corresponding ones of the RTS mail pieces. The method includes imaging each RTS mail piece to produce an image. The method includes creating and storing a unique RTS mail piece profile of for each “error” RTS mail piece that uses an identification code for that RTS mail piece and a reason code from a preceding RTS card. The method includes sorting the RTS cards to a first output bin and sorting the error RTS mail pieces to a second output bin. The method includes thereafter processing the error RTS mail pieces using the corresponding RTS mail piece profiles and without using the RTS cards. 1. A method for processing return-to-sender (RTS) mail pieces by a mail processing system , comprising:receiving a plurality of RTS cards and RTS mail pieces, wherein RTS cards identify RTS reason codes for corresponding ones of the RTS mail pieces;imaging each RTS mail piece to produce an image;for each RTS mail piece for which an image could not be produced, creating and storing a unique RTS mail piece profile of that RTS mail piece, wherein the RTS mail piece profile uses an identification code for that RTS mail piece and a reason code from a preceding RTS card;sorting the RTS cards to a first output bin;sorting the RTS mail pieces for which an image could not be produced to a second output bin; andthereafter processing the RTS mail pieces for which an image could not be produced using the corresponding RTS mail piece profiles and without using the RTS cards.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each RTS mail piece for which an image could be produced is sorted to a third output bin.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of RTS cards is twelve RTS cards claim 1 , each RTS card identifying a different one of twelve RTS reason codes.4. The method ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SORTING

Номер: US20200038916A1
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters 1. A high throughput sorting system , comprising: support an item when in a closed configuration, and', 'deposit the item from the cell when in an open configuration;, 'a first sorting section parallel to a second sorting section, the first sorting section and the second sorting section comprising a plurality of cells, each cell including a platform configured toa plurality of chutes, each chute extending below the first sorting section and the second sorting section, the plurality of chutes configured to receive items deposited through the plurality of cells and to transport the items to a plurality of sorting destinations;a first inductor positioned to feed the item into one of the plurality of cells in the first sorting section;a database configured to record a sorting destination for the item and associate the sorting destination with the one of the plurality of cells containing the item; anda controller configured to open the one of the plurality of cells containing the item when positioned over one of the plurality of chutes corresponding to the sorting destination of the item.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an imaging system configured to:capture an image of the item, the image comprising intended destination information for the item;determine an intended destination for the item based on the captured image; andidentify a sorting ...

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

PROTECTION BARRIER AND LASER IRRADIATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180068142A1
Автор: ISHIKAKE Satoru
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A protection barrier including openings through which an irradiation target passes through the protection barrier, wherein the protection barrier is configured to surround a light path of laser light emitted from a laser device towards a recording medium disposed on the irradiation target, and surround the irradiation target, and wherein a light intensity of laser light leaked from the openings is 390 μW or less. 1. A protection barrier comprising:openings through which an irradiation target passes through the protection barrier,wherein the protection barrier is configured to surround a light path of laser light emitted from a laser device towards a recording medium disposed on the irradiation target, and surround the irradiation target, andwherein a light intensity of the laser light leaked from the openings is 390 μW or less.2. A protection barrier comprising:a curve projecting towards an outer side of the protection barrier, where the curve is disposed at a surface of the protection barrier opposed to a radiation aperture of a laser device,wherein the protection barrier is used in a laser irradiation system containing the laser device configured to irradiate a recording medium disposed on an irradiation target, with laser light, and the protection barrier is configured to surround a light path of laser light scanned at a deflection angle θ towards the recording medium, and surround the irradiation target.3. The protection barrier according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the laser devices are disposed claim 1 , and the protection barrier is configured to surround a light path of laser light scanned at a deflection angle θ towards the recording medium from each of the laser devices claim 1 ,wherein the protection barrier comprises a first inner side surface at a side of the laser device, and a second inner side surface facing the first inner side surface,wherein, when the irradiation target is not present at a position where laser light emitted from each laser ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SORTING ITEMS

Номер: US20200070208A1
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Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected. 1. An item sorting apparatus comprising:a pocket comprising a receiving surface, a sidewall located along a first side of the receiving surface, and a paddle;an injector disposed proximate the pocket, the injector configured to inject an items along a path toward the pocket; and a body moveable between a first position and a second position;', 'a linear member coupled to the body; and', 'a displacement system coupled to the linear member, the displacement system configured to move the body between the first position and the second position., 'a divider comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a controller in communicating connection with the displacement system claim 1 , the controller configured to actuate the displacement system to move the body between the first and second positions.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a sensor in communicating connection with the controller claim 2 , the sensor configured to detect a characteristic of the item and to move the body based on the detected characteristic.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the detected characteristic comprises an intended destination for the item.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a sensor disposed in the pocket claim 2 , the sensor in communicating connection with the controller.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the detected characteristic of the item comprises ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND PARCEL SORTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210078045A1
Автор: Zhu Hengbin
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A parcel identification apparatus and a parcel sorting apparatus are disclosed. The parcel identification apparatus includes a pickup device including a pickup portion for picking up and holding a to-be-identified parcel, and a first identification device disposed on the pickup portion, where the first identification device identifies parcel information on a side that is of the to-be-identified parcel and that faces towards the pickup portion; and a second identification device disposed outside the pickup device, where the second identification device configured identifies parcel information on other sides that are of the to-be-identified parcel and that are other than the side facing towards the pickup portion. The parcel identification apparatus and the parcel sorting apparatus automatically identifies the parcel information without manual intervention in a parcel information identification step of a parcel sorting process. 1. A parcel identification apparatus , comprising:a pickup device, comprising a pickup portion for picking up and holding a to-be-identified parcel, and a first identification device disposed on the pickup portion so as to at least identify parcel information on a side that is of the to-be-identified parcel and that faces towards the pickup portion; anda second identification device, disposed outside the pickup device so as to at least identify parcel information on other sides that are of the to-be-identified parcel and that are other than the side facing towards the pickup portion.2. The parcel identification apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pickup device is configured to enable the position of the to-be-identified parcel held by the pickup portion to be changed claim 1 , so that the parcel information on the other sides is identified by the second identification device.3. The parcel identification apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the pickup portion is rotatable around the axis thereof and/or the pickup portion is ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

PARCEL AND ARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DESTINATION CONTAINER REMOVAL

Номер: US20200078828A1
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System includes an article supply location that includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container, and one or more removal devices that transport the container to a location of further processing. System further includes a control system configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container, deposit the article in the destination container, and transport the destination container to a location for further processing by manipulation of the removal device. 1. A system comprising:a first article supply location, wherein the first article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted that have been pulled from batched orders from a first location in a distribution center,a second article supply location, wherein the second article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted that have been pulled from batched orders from a second location in the distribution center,wherein a product type of each article is determined by interacting with an information acquisition device at a respective first article supply location and second article supply location;first and second computer-controlled transport vehicles, each vehicle having a first position in which a selected article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the selected article is deposited into a proximal container by manipulating a support of the vehicle that carries the selected article and deposits the selected article when in the second position;a first platform elevated from a first surface, wherein the first computer- ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATED ON-DEMAND PLACARDING

Номер: US20210086234A1
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This disclosure relates to systems and methods of integrated on-demand labeling of item containers. In particular, this disclosure relates systems and methods for automatically creating and using placards to label, track, and organize item containers and items. 1. A method of tracking items in a distribution network , the method comprising:placing a first item container at a bin of a processing machine;generating a first placard, wherein the first placard comprises a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag;applying the first placard to the item container;generating a first assign event assigning the first placard to the first item container;storing, in a memory, the assign event;sorting items to the bin and item container of the processing machine such that items are directed into the item container;determining, in a processor, that the item container is full of items;generating, in response to determining the item container is full of items, a second placard;generating a close event for the first placard;storing, in the memory, the close event for the first placard;placing a second item container in the bin; andgenerating a second assign event, assigning the second placard to the second item container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maneuvering the first item container having the first placard thereon through a vestibule with an RFID reader such that the RFID tag of the first placard interacts with the RFID reader;generating a stage scan event;associating, in the memory, the stage scan event with the items in the first item container.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maneuvering the first item container having the first placard thereon on to a transportation vehicle through a portal having an RFID reader that interacts with the RFID tag of the first placard; andgenerating a load scan event, indicating that the first item container has been loaded onto the transportation vehicle at an origin facility.4. The method of claim 3 , further ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

INSTRUCTION PROJECTING DEVICE, PACKAGE SORTING SYSTEM AND INSTRUCTION PROJECTING METHOD

Номер: US20190084008A1

There is provided an instruction projecting device which generates a projection image to be projected on a parcel based on sensing information of the parcel, the device including: a processor; and a memory, in which by cooperating with the memory, the processor determines whether or not the parcel is picked up based on the sensing information, and in a case where it is determined that the parcel is picked up, the processor generates the projection image including detail information of the parcel. 1. An instruction projecting device which generates a projection image to be projected on a parcel based on sensing information of the parcel , the device comprising:a processor; anda memory,wherein by cooperating with the memory, the processor determines whether or not the parcel is picked up based on the sensing information, andin a case where it is determined that the parcel is picked up, the processor generates the projection image including detail information of the parcel.2. The instruction projecting device of claim 1 ,wherein the detail information includes information of a position at which the parcel is to be disposed.3. The instruction projecting device of claim 2 ,wherein the detail information includes information indicating a position at which the parcel is temporarily to be disposed by a worker.4. The instruction projecting device of claim 2 ,wherein the information of the position at which the parcel is to be disposed includes information of a specific position in a truck bed in which the parcel is loaded.5. The instruction projecting device of claim 1 ,wherein the sensing information is a distance image including distance information in which each of pixels indicates a distance from an imaging position.6. A parcel sorting system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the instruction projecting device of ;'}a label reader which reads parcel identification information from a label attached to a parcel;an image sensor which obtains an ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

Projection instruction device, parcel sorting system, and projection instruction method

Номер: US20190084009A1

There is provided a projection instruction device which generates a projection image to be projected on a parcel based on an image including the parcel and parcel identification information specifying the parcel in the image, the device including: a processor; and a memory, in which by cooperating with the memory, the processor determines a specific area in which the parcel is picked up based on the parcel identification information, and in a case where the parcel is present in the specific area, the processor projects the projection image.

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

Sortable tracking object

Номер: US20210089727A1
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

This disclosure relates to sortable tracking objects. In particular, this disclosure relates to sortable tracking objects that can be associated with item containers and items for tracking and organization.

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SORTING ITEMS

Номер: US20190091728A1
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Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected. 1. A sorter unloading system comprising: an inlet;', 'an outlet;', 'a paddle moveable between the inlet and the outlet and rotatable about an axis extending between the inlet and the outlet;', 'a sensor disposed proximate the outlet configured to detect the presence of a stack of items within the pocket;, 'a pocket for receiving items, the pocket comprisinga carriage moveably positionable proximate the outlet of the pocket, the carriage comprising a tray adapted to receive the stack of items from the pocket;a gripping element disposed proximate the pocket, the gripping element configured to move the stack of items from the pocket into the tray; anda controller in communicating connection with the paddle, the sensor, the carriage, and the gripping element, wherein the controller is configured to cause the gripping element to move the stack of items from the pocket into the tray.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:receive, from the sensor, an indication of the presence of the stack of items in the pocket;move the carriage into a position proximate the outlet;engage the stack of items with the gripping element;move the paddle about the axis extending between the inlet and the outlet; andcause the gripping element to contact the stack of items.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to move the paddle between the ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION OF A BAG AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT METHOD

Номер: US20210121921A1
Автор: SCHLARP Berndt
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A method for sending an item () in an outer packaging () from a sender () to a recipient () over a transport route (), wherein the outer packaging () has an identifier () containing data identifying at least the recipient (), characterized in that an outer packaging () provided with an individual identifier () is used, wherein the identifier () is captured by a data processing installation () and the identifier () is assigned the data identifying at least the recipient () by the data processing installation () and these data are provided by the sender () in particular by means of an input device () connected to the data processing installation (). 1. A method of shipping an item in an outer packaging from a sender via a transport route to a recipient , the method comprising the step of:manufacturing the outer packaging with a unique package identifier;the sender providing the packaging with a recipient identifier holding data identifying at least the recipient and placing the item to be shipped into the outer packaging;the sender recording the package and recipient identifiers by an input device to a data-processing system; andthe data-processing system correlating data identifying the recipient from the recipient identifier with data from the package identifier of the respective outer packaging.2. The method of shipping an item according to claim 1 , wherein a plastic shipping bag is used as the outer packaging.3. The method of shipping an item according to claim 1 , wherein the identifier is formed by the outer packaging.4. The method of shipping an item according to claim 1 , wherein the identifier is read several times along the transport route.5. A method of shipping an item according to claim 2 , wherein the plastic shipping bags claim 2 , are provided on an endless roll.6. The method of shipping an item according to claim 5 , wherein the outer packagings of the endless roll are each provided with their own unique identifiers claim 5 , the identifier of one ...

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

Sorting system

Номер: US20190111454A1

In an embodiment, a sorting system includes a sorting device configured to sort items by destination and to group items to be shipped to a common destination at a sorting destination of the sorting device. A control device is configured to receive information about the items being shipped to the common destination and to select a box type to accommodate the items going to the common destination based on the received information about the items. An information providing device is configured to indicate the box type that has been selected by the control device.

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20180122156A1
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Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information. 1. A method of inducting a mailpiece into a mailpiece distribution network comprising:generating, in a processor, a unique identifier information for use with a mailpiece;storing the unique identifier in a memory, wherein a unique identifier associated with the unique identifier information has been physically generated and placed on a mailpiece;receiving, from the user via a mobile computing device, an image of the unique identifier;processing the image of the unique identifier to generate read unique identifier information;determining, by a processor, whether the read unique identifier information corresponds to the stored unique identifier information;determining, by a processor, whether the received unique identifier has been previously used in the distribution network, or whether it is a duplicate of a unique identifier already associated with a mailpiece in the distribution network;receiving mailpiece information for the mailpiece on which the physically generated unique identifier is located;receiving the physical mailpiece having the unique identifier thereon into the mailpiece distribution network;imaging, using mailpiece processing equipment, the unique identifier on the physical item;determining whether the unique identifier corresponds to the received image of the unique identifier; andcausing mailpiece processing equipment to move the mailpiece into one of a plurality of locations in response to the determination that the imaged unique identifier corresponds to the received image of the unique identifier.2. The method ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20190122451A1
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Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information. 1. A method of processing an item comprising:receiving, via a user operated interface device, an image of a unique identifier, the unique identifier having been physically generated;processing the image of the received unique identifier to generate unique identifier information;storing the unique identifier information in a memory;receiving an item in a distribution network, the item having the unique identifier thereon;processing the item on item processing equipment comprising a scanning device to generate an image of the unique identifier from the received item;processing the image of the unique identifier from the received item to generate read unique identifier information;querying, by a processor, the memory for the stored unique identifier information;determining, by a processor, whether the read unique identifier information corresponds to the stored unique identifier information; andcausing the item processing equipment to move the item into one of a plurality of locations in response to the determination.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received unique identifier comprises an alphanumeric string of characters.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein processing the image of the received unique identifier comprises performing optical character recognition on the image of the received unique identifier to identify the alphanumeric string of characters.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received unique identifier is a computer readable code.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received unique identifier includes encoded ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

System and method for processing distribution items in a distribution network

Номер: US20200118352A1
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information.

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

Equipment for sorting articles into bags

Номер: US20170128985A1
Принадлежит: Solystic SAS

Sorting equipment for sorting articles ( 3 ), into receptacles ( 6 ) that are open at their tops, comprises shuttle cart and trolley assemblies ( 2 ) that can move independently so that each of them moves an article from a loading point ( 4 ) to a receptacle, wherein each shuttle cart and trolley assembly has a carrying deck ( 10 ) for carrying an article, which deck is suitable for overlying the opening in the top of a receptacle, and retaining means ( 16 ) above the openings in the receptacles, which leave a space ( 18 ) for allowing a carrying deck to pass between the retaining means and the opening in a receptacle, and retain the article loaded on the carrying deck above the opening in the receptacle when the shuttle cart and trolley assembly moves away from the receptacle in such a manner that the article falls by gravity into the receptacle.

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE SORTER PLATFORMS AND METHOD FOR SORTING ARTICLES

Номер: US20190126323A1
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A platform assembly for use with sorting articles includes a first panel including a plurality of markers thereon, the markers forming a track on the first panel for transit thereabout by a plurality of vehicles. Each marker includes one or more magnetic characteristics for determining an orientation of the marker. A container is positioned about at least one of the plurality of markers. The platform assembly defines a first orientation in which the platform assembly is in a retracted position and a second orientation in which the platform assembly is in an extended position with a horizontal disposition. During operation, the vehicle is directed by a control system to deposit an article carried thereon into a container associated with a marker based on the location and the orientation of the marker. 1. A platform assembly for use with sorting articles , the platform assembly comprising:a first panel comprising a plurality of markers thereon, the markers forming a track on the first panel for transit thereabout by a plurality of vehicles, each marker comprising one or more magnetic characteristics for determining an orientation of the marker, anda container positioned about at least one of the plurality of markers,wherein the platform assembly defines a first orientation in which the platform assembly is in a retracted position and a second orientation in which the platform assembly is in an extended position with a horizontal disposition,wherein, in operation, the vehicle is directed by a control system to deposit an article carried thereon into a container associated with a marker based on the location and the orientation of the marker.2. The platform assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first panel defines two partial sections that are pivotably engaged when the platform assembly is in the extended position.3. The platform assembly of claim 1 , wherein the container is one of a bag or a box.4. The platform assembly of claim 1 , wherein an imaging device claim 1 , ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

CONVEYOR BELT ASSEMBLY FOR IDENTIFYING AN ASSET SORT LOCATION AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME

Номер: US20200122200A1
Автор: Gil Julio
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Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset. 1. A system for associating an asset travelling along a conveying mechanism with a sort location , the system comprising:a conveyor belt assembly comprising:a conveyor mechanism comprising a plurality of stripes defining a visible surface of the conveyor mechanism and providing thereon a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes further defining the non-repeating pattern;an acquisition device that is configured to capture image data of an asset travelling along a path of movement of the conveyor mechanism, the image data captured comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes defining the non-repeating pattern of stripes defining the visible surface of the conveyor mechanism, the asset identifier data and the conveyor mechanism data being associated relative to one another and the associated asset; anda user device configured to generate at least one visual indicator of one or more ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR ITEM SORTING AND CONVEYING

Номер: US20200147653A1
Автор: HAN HAO
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Provided is a package sorting method, a sorting area layout, a sorting system, and a path optimization method. The package sorting method includes: dividing a sorting area into at least a first logical partition close to a first item collecting area and a second logical partition close to a second item collecting area, where the first logical partition includes a first item dropping area, and the second logical partition includes a second item dropping area. By this method, a total path of package delivery is reduced. 16-. (canceled)7. A sorting area layout , comprising an item collecting area located in a center of the sorting area and logical partitions close to the item collecting area;wherein the item collecting area comprises a first item collecting area and a second item collecting area, and the logical partitions comprise a first logical partition close to the first item collecting area and a second logical partition close to the second item collecting area; andwherein the first logical partition comprises a first item dropping area configured for receiving items from the first item collecting area which are intended for a plurality of road directions, and the second logical partition comprises a second item dropping area configured for receiving items from the second item collecting area which are intended for a plurality of road directions.8. The sorting area layout of claim 7 , wherein the first item dropping area and the second item dropping area are each configured for receiving items intended for all road directions.9. The sorting area layout of claim 7 , wherein the sorting area further comprises a common area located outside the first logical partition and the second logical partition claim 7 , and the common area comprises a third item dropping area;wherein the first item dropping area and the second item dropping area are each configured for receiving items intended for only a part of all road directions, and the third item dropping area is ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROCESSING A BATCH OF MAILPIECES BY READING BARCODES PRINTED THEREON

Номер: US20210187555A1
Автор: Ashworth Peter
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A method for processing a batch of mailpieces on an inserting station comprising at least a document feeder and a document scanner to read barcodes printed on pages of documents belonging to said batch of mailpieces, the method including the steps of selecting a job type having job parameters for the batch of mailpieces, extracting a first page belonging to a mailpiece from the document feeder, scanning the first page with the document scanner, searching a first barcode printed on the first page, reading the first barcode on the first page, extracting from the first barcode an information including at least one of a mailpiece identifier, a page count or position coordinates, processing the information to retrieve a position of a second barcode printed on a second page to be extracted from the document feeder, extracting the second page from the document feeder, scanning the second page with the document scanner, searching a second barcode on the second page at the retrieved position, and reading the second barcode on the second page. 1. A method for processing a batch of mailpieces on an inserting station comprising at least a document feeder and a document scanner to read barcodes printed on pages of documents belonging to said batch of mailpieces , the method including:selecting a job type having job parameters for the batch of mailpieces,extracting a first page belonging to a mailpiece from the document feeder,scanning the first page with the document scanner,searching for a first barcode printed on the first page,reading the first barcode on the first page,extracting from the first barcode an information including at least one of a mailpiece identifier, a page count or position coordinates,processing the information to retrieve a position of a second barcode printed on a second page to be extracted from the document feeder,extracting the second page from the document feeder,scanning the second page with the document scanner,searching for a second barcode on the ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Parcel and Article Sorting System and Method

Номер: US20210188606A1
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A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container. And a control system. The control system is configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container. 117-. (canceled)18. A system comprising:an article supply location including a plurality of articles to be sorted to a plurality of destination containers;a computer controlled transport device for transporting a selected article; determine one destination container of the plurality of destination containers to deposit the selected article;', 'direct the transport device to transport the selected article along a transport path to a position by a side of the one destination container and deposit the selected article into the one destination container., 'a controller configured to19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of destination containers is positioned on one side of the transport path.20. The system of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of destination containers is positioned on a first level claim 18 , wherein the transport path is positioned at a second level different from the first level.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the second level is higher than the first level.22. The system of claim 18 , wherein the transport path comprises a platform that spans a space between a location proximal the article ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

CARGO SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210200227A1
Автор: Liu Kai, YU Fandi
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Disclosed are a goods sorting system and method. The system includes a control server, a delivery robot, and a first carrying robot. The control server is configured to determine a delivery port according to a road direction of goods to be delivered, allocate the delivery robot, plan a traveling route for the delivery robot, generate a delivery instruction and send the delivery instruction to the delivery robot. The delivery robot is configured to travel to the delivery port, deliver the goods to be delivered to the delivery port. The control server is further configured to: when the number of goods collected in a target goods collection container below the delivery port is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, allocated the first carrying robot, plan a traveling route for the first carrying robot, generate a carrying instruction and send the carrying instruction to the first carrying robot. The first carrying robot is configured to travel to the target goods collection container according to the traveling route, carry the target goods collection container to a goods collection station. Further disclosed is a server and a storage medium. 1. A goods sorting system , comprising: a control server , a plurality of delivery robots and a plurality of first carrying robots , wherein the control server is communicatively connected to the plurality of delivery robots and the plurality of first carrying robots , respectively; wherein the plurality of delivery robots and the plurality of first carrying robots all operate on a ground of a site;wherein the control server is configured to determine a delivery port according to a route-and-direction of goods to be delivered, allocate one of the plurality of delivery robots to the goods to be delivered, plan a traveling route for the one of the plurality of delivery robots, generate a delivery instruction corresponding to the goods to be delivered, and send the delivery instruction to the one of the plurality of delivering ...

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

Parcel Sorting System and Method

Номер: US20170174432A1
Автор: Jianqiang Zhu, Juejing XU

Provided are a parcel sorting system and method, solving the problem that parcel sorting efficiency needs to be improved in the prior art. The parcel sorting system comprises a parcel sorting device and a parcel collecting device. The parcel sorting device is provided thereon with a plurality of parcel inspection inlets and a plurality of parcel outlets. The parcel collecting device is located under the parcel sorting device. The parcel outlets on the parcel sorting device communicate with the parcel collecting device. The parcel outlets are respectively located at the middle or/and edges of the parcel sorting device. The parcel collecting device is provided thereon with storage devices at positions under respective parcel outlets; and diameter of the storing device is larger than that of the parcel outlet. When the method is used, the parcel sorting efficiency is obviously improved; the implementation is convenient; and popularization and application are facilitated.

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

Processing systems and methods for providing processing of a variety of objects

Номер: US20200164531A1
Принадлежит: Berkshire Grey Inc

A sortation system is disclosed that includes a programmable motion device including an end effector, a perception system for recognizing any of the identity, location, and orientation of an object presented in a plurality of objects, a grasp selection system for selecting a grasp location on the object, the grasp location being chosen to provide a secure grasp of the object by the end effector to permit the object to be moved from the plurality of objects to one of a plurality of destination locations, and a motion planning system for providing a motion path for the transport of the object when grasped by the end effector from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations, wherein the motion path is chosen to provide a path from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations.

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF GOODS BASED ON A VIRTUAL ADDRESS

Номер: US20180185883A1
Автор: SALONEN Jukka
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The present publication discloses a method and system for delivering goods from main system (S) via subsystem (S) to an end address (D-D) of the customer (). According to the invention the end address (D-D) of the customer () is enquired () from the customer via telecommunications network by a multiple choice enquiry (), the end address (D-D) selected by the customer is received () and the goods are delivered to the selected end address (D-D). 114-. (canceled)15. A delivery service operation method comprising: at least one communication address for communicating with a respective mobile device of the customer over a telecommunication network; and', 'a set of two or more different delivery addresses, each delivery address indicating a delivery location; and, 'storing, in a computer, for each of a plurality of delivery service customers associating an identifier of the mobile device of the recipient as a virtual address for delivery of the delivery item;', 'using the computer to send an inquiry to the mobile device of the recipient over the telecommunication network, the inquiry being a text message, wherein the inquiry text message comprises a listing of two or more of the stored different delivery addresses for the recipient that receives the inquiry message;', "receiving, from the recipient's mobile device, a reply which comprises a selection of one of the listed delivery addresses selected by the recipient on their mobile device; and", 'delivering the delivery item by the delivery service to the delivery location indicated by the delivery address corresponding to the selection included in the reply message,, 'for each of a plurality of delivery items to be delivered by the delivery service, wherein each delivery item is associated with a respective recipient who is one of the plurality of delivery service customerswherein each text inquiry message and corresponding reply message include the virtual address, whereby, for each reply message received, the ...

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16-07-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20150199853A1
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Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information. 1. A method of processing an item comprising:receiving an item in a distribution network;processing the item on item processing equipment comprising an scanning device;reading the unique identifier on the item using the imaging device;querying, by a processor, the memory for information corresponding to the read unique identifier; andproviding instructions to the item processing equipment to move the item into one of a plurality of locations based on the information corresponding to the read unique identifier.2. The method of further comprising:receiving, via a user interface, the unique identifier associated with the item;analyzing the received unique identifier;receiving, by a processor, item information relating to the item;storing, in a memory, the unique identifier and the item information;associating, in a memory, the unique identifier with the item information;generating payment information for the item; andassociating, in a memory, the payment information with the unique identifier.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the unique identifier is generated by a user.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the unique identifier comprises an alphanumeric string of characters.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving information related to a unique identifier comprises receiving a captured image of the unique identifier.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein analyzing the information related to received unique identifier comprises performing optical character recognition of the captured image of the unique identifier to identify the ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Relabeling System for Unlabeled Cartons for FAST System

Номер: US20200179981A1
Автор: Bellar Jason
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Systems, methods, and machine readable media are provided for relabeling items. A computing device is communicatively coupled to a scanning device, a printing device, and an inventory system. The computing device identifies at least one of the items as missing an expected label type, the expected label indicating a location where the item should be stocked. The system scans the item via the scanning device, queries the inventory system to determine a location for the item. The system prints, via the printing device, a label indicating a location where the item should be stocked in the retail facility, applies the label to the item and sorts the item, via the sorting apparatus, to transport the item to one of the outlets based on the location indicated on the label. 1. A system for relabeling unlabeled item to facilitate sorting and transporting of the unlabeled item , the system comprising:a sorting apparatus including a transport section configured to transport items from an inlet of the sorting apparatus towards a plurality of outlets of the sorting apparatus;a scanning device disposed between the inlet and the plurality of outlets of the sorting apparatus, the scanning device configured to scan the items as the items are transported past the scanning device by the sorting apparatus;a printing device disposed between the scanning device and the plurality of outlets of the sorting apparatus;an inventory system; identifies at least one of the item as missing an expected label type to facilitate subsequent sorting and transport of the at least one of the items to a destination, the expected label indicating a location where the item should be stocked in a retail facility;', 'scans the item via the scanning device;', 'queries the inventory system to determine a location in the retail facility for the item based on scanning the at least one of the items;', 'prints, via the printing device, a label indicating a location where the item should be stocked in the retail ...

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13-07-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SORTING

Номер: US20170197233A1
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters 1. A high throughput sorting device , comprising: support an item in a closed configuration, and', 'deposit the item from the cell in an open configuration;, 'a sorter including a first sorter section parallel to a second sorter section, the first sorter section and the second sorter section comprising a plurality of cells, the plurality of cells in each of the first and second sorter sections configured to move in a loop, each cell including a pair of doors forming a platform configured toa plurality of chutes, each chute extending below the first sorter section and the second sorter section, the plurality of chutes configured to receive items deposited through the plurality of cells and to transport the items to a plurality of sorting destinations; anda base configured to support the first sorter section, the second sorter section, and the plurality of chutes.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sorter comprises:a first loop including the first sorter section; anda second loop including the second sorter section, wherein the first loop is continuous with the second loop such that a cell moving along the sorter passes the first sorter section and the second sorter section.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sorter comprises:a first loop including the first sorter section; anda second loop including the second sorter section, wherein the first loop ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING THE LOADING OF MERCHANDISE AT MERCHANDISE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

Номер: US20180200761A1
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In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to end-to-end optimization for the loading of delivery vehicles with merchandise items at merchandise distribution centers. In some embodiments, there is provided a system including: merchandise items; a merchandise distribution center; conveyor assemblies extending from a merchandise storage area to a merchandise loading area, loading mechanism(s) in the merchandise loading area for assisting in the transport of merchandise items from conveyor assemblies to delivery vehicles; and a central computing system configured to: receive a first signal regarding each merchandise item; receive a second signal regarding the loading space of the delivery vehicle; determine the arrival of merchandise items in the loading area; coordinate the transport of merchandise items from conveyor assemblies to the loading space using the loading mechanism(s); and determine an arrangement and instruct a sequence of loading of the merchandise items in the loading space. 1. A system of end-to-end optimization for the loading of delivery vehicles with merchandise items from merchandise distribution centers , the system comprising:a plurality of merchandise items of various weights, volumes, shapes, and sizes;a merchandise distribution center including a merchandise storage area and a merchandise loading area;a plurality of conveyor assemblies extending from the merchandise storage area to the merchandise loading area, the plurality of conveyor assemblies configured to transport the plurality of merchandise items from the merchandise storage area to the merchandise loading area;at least one sensor mounted to each conveyor assembly, the at least one sensor configured to detect each merchandise item deposited on the conveyor assembly and to read a product identifier on each merchandise item;at least one loading mechanism in the merchandise loading area configured to assist in transport of at least one merchandise item from ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

Parcel and Article Sorting System and Method

Номер: US20190204817A1
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A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container. And a control system. The control system is configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container. 117-. (canceled)18. A system comprising:an article supply location including a plurality of articles, each article including an identifier having destination information for shipping through a shipping service;a computer controlled transport device having a first position in which a selected article is stowed about the transport device and a second position in which the selected article is deposited into a respective destination container of a plurality of destination containers;an information acquisition device configured to interact with the identifier of a selected article;an article transferring device configured to load a selected article about the transport device; determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport device to deposit the selected article based on the interaction of the information acquisition device with the identifier of the selected article;', 'direct the article transferring device to place the selected article about the transport device;', 'direct the transport device to transport the selected article along a transport path to the one destination ...

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23-10-2014 дата публикации

Automated mailpiece processing

Номер: US20140316558A1
Принадлежит: Vistaprint Schweiz GmbH

System and method for the addressing of mail pieces by a variable printing system. Information allowing a mail piece to be associated with a mailing list of address information is printed on the mail piece prior to processing of the piece by a variable printing system. As the piece is processed by the variable printing system, the information printed on the piece is read and used to identify a mailing list from among a plurality of available mailing lists. Address information for that mail piece is obtained from the identified mailing list and printed on the mail piece by the variable printing system.

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PRINT MEDIA MANUFACTURING BUFFERING AND SORTING, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190225435A1
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Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure, a storage section within the enclosure, an input section configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure. 1. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting a printed element during a print media assembly or delivery operation , the apparatus comprising:a storage section including at least one segment having a plurality of ridges and valleys, the at least one segment configured to store thereupon at least a portion of the printed element, anda gripper configured to selectively transport the at least portion of the printed element to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least portion of the printed element from the storage section; andan output section configured to selectively output the at least portion of the printed element.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage section further comprises:a first storage portion and a second storage portion, each of the first storage portion and the second storage portion having a respective plurality of ridges and a respective plurality of valleys formed therein, the plurality of ridges and the plurality of valleys configured to form at least one cavity,wherein the plurality of raised ridges of the first storage portion and the second storage portion, and the plurality of valleys of the first storage portion and the second storage portion ...

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30-08-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SORTING

Номер: US20180243801A1
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters 1. A high throughput sorting device , comprising: support an item when in a closed configuration; and', 'deposit the item from the cell when in an open configuration; and, 'a sorter including a first sorter section parallel to a second sorter section, the first sorter section and the second sorter section comprising a plurality of cells, each of the plurality of cells including a platform configured toa plurality of chutes, each of the plurality of chutes extending below the first sorter section and below the second sorter section, the plurality of chutes configured to receive items deposited from the plurality of cells and to transport the items to a plurality of sorting destinations.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of bins are positioned at endpoints of the plurality of chutes claim 1 , each of the plurality of the bins associated with one or more of the plurality of sorting destinations.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sorter and the plurality of chutes are arranged so that an item can be deposited onto any one of the plurality of chutes from either the first sorter section or the second sorter section.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein if the item deposited from the first sorter section onto one of the plurality of chutes at a first location or if the item is deposited from the second sorter section onto the one of the plurality of ...

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23-07-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME TRACKING OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20200234232A1
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Systems and methods of processing items. Items in a distribution network or process may be scanned at every handling point in the distribution network, and each scan is recorded in a central repository. The scan information can be used to generate real-time access to data, analytical tools, predictive tools, and tracking reports. 1. An item delivery system comprising:a data repository in communication with a processor, the data repository storing geofence data for a plurality of delivery points and information regarding a plurality of items for delivery to the plurality of delivery points;a mobile computing device having a location detection circuit, wherein the location detection circuit is configured to detect and communicate the geographic location of the mobile computing device and the mobile computing device; receive the location information of the mobile computing device;', "to determine the mobile computing device's geographic location with regard to a geofence for one of the plurality of delivery points to which at least one of the plurality of items is to be delivered;", 'to generate an item delivery notification for the at least one of the plurality of items; and', 'to send the item delivery notification to an item recipient of the at least one of the plurality of items., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to generate the item delivery notification when the geographic location of the mobile computing device indicates that the mobile computing device has entered the geofence for one of the plurality of delivery points to which the at least one of the plurality of items is to be delivered.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to generate the delivery notification based on a determination that the mobile device has passed through the geofence for the one of the plurality of delivery points for which at least one of the plurality of items is to be delivered.4. The ...

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30-07-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SORTING

Номер: US20200238340A1
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters 1. A method of high throughput sorting , comprising:placing, by a first inductor, a first item onto a first cell of a sorter;placing, by a second inductor, a second item onto a second cell of the sorter;associating the first cell with the first item in a memory;associating the second cell with the second item in the memory;scanning the first and second items to read first and second destination information located on the first and second items;determining a first delivery destination for the first item and determining a second delivery destination for the second item based on the read first and second destination information;determining sort destinations for the first item and for the second item based on the determined delivery destinations;associating the first cell and the second cell with the sort destination in the memory;moving the first cell along the sorter to a first location positioned over a chute leading to the sort destination;depositing the first item onto the chute from the first cell at the first location such that the chute guides the first item to the sort destination;moving the second cell along the sorter to a second location positioned over the chute, the second location being different from the first location; anddepositing the second item onto the chute from the second cell at the second location such that the chute guides the ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

SORTING MACHINE WITH DYNAMIC LANE ROUTING

Номер: US20180257873A1
Автор: Aljoe Brynn C., Dillon Bo
Принадлежит: Walmart Apollo, LLC

A sorter including a conveying system to transport items to be sorted. A plurality of lanes are configured to accept the items from the conveying system. A scanner reads information about the items to be sorted. The information including a destination for the item. A controller is in communication with the scanner to receive the destination for the items being sorted and is adapted to open and close selected ones of the plurality of lanes to receive items. 1. A sorter , comprising:a conveying system to transport items to be sorted;a plurality of lanes configured to accept the items from the conveying system;a scanner to read information about the items to be sorted, the information including a destination for the item; determine which of the plurality of lanes are available to receive items in order to identify non-full lanes;', 'identify any non-full lane that may be assigned to the destination for the item being sorted as a potential lane for the item;', 'identify as an assigned lane at least one potential lane that is currently assigned to the destination corresponding to the destination of item being sorted;', 'determine that the assigned lane cannot receive additional items corresponding to the destination;', 'identify any of the potential lanes that are not currently assigned to a destination;', 'assign the identified potential lane to the destination for the item being sorted;', 'control the conveying system to transport items with a destination corresponding to the destination to that lane., 'a controller in communication with the scanner to receive the destination for the items being sorted, and further adapted to open and close selected ones of the plurality of lanes, where the controller is configured to2. The sorter of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine that at least one of the plurality of lanes does not have any items; andremove the assignment of that lane to allow the lane to be reassigned a different destination.3. ...

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20-09-2018 дата публикации

Parcel and Article Sorting System and Method

Номер: US20180264520A1
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A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container. And a control system. The control system is configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container. 1. A system comprising:an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted;first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container; receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles;', 'determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article;', 'direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container;', 'direct the second transport vehicle to transport a disparate article to the destination container and deposit the disparate article by manipulation of the second transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the disparate article in the destination container; and', 'determine when the order ...

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13-08-2020 дата публикации

Modular package sorting system

Номер: US20200254490A1
Принадлежит: Advanced Technology and Research Corp

The present invention relates to systems and methods for sorting a wide variety of packages, including, but not limited to, parcels, mail pieces, bundles, and other similar items. Embodiments of the invention specifically relate to interchangeable sorting modules with sort stations that may be used to quickly and accurately sort packages of varying shapes and sizes. Additional embodiments of the invention relate to a control architecture for operating the aforementioned interchangeable sorting modules. Such control architecture may comprise a programmable logic controller (PLC) for controlling each of the interchangeable sorting modules.

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04-11-2021 дата публикации

COMMINGLING PHYSICAL TRAY BOUNDARIES

Номер: US20210339288A1
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A mail piece sortation system for maximizing a number of INTELLIGENT MAIL BARCODES (IMBs) encoded mail pieces that are postal-allowable within a mailing tray is described. The system utilizes the thickness of each mail piece, which is determined before placement of the mail piece into a mailing tray. A computer controller oversees the operation of the system and tracks the thickness of each mail piece for assembling each mailing tray with a maximum number of mail pieces based on the thickness determination to achieve a maximum allowable number of mail pieces within the mail tray. INTELLIGENT MAIL TRAY LABELS (IMTLs) are created by the system and attached by an operator to each mailing tray.

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20-09-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20180268619A1
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Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information. 1. A method of inducting a mailpiece into a mailpiece distribution network comprising:receiving, via a user operated interface device, an image of a first mailpiece having a first unique identifier thereon, the first unique identifier having been physically generated and placed on the mailpiece;processing the image to generate first unique identifier information;storing the first unique identifier information in a memory;receiving a received mailpiece in a distribution network, the received mailpiece having a received unique identifier thereon;processing the received mailpiece on mailpiece processing equipment comprising a scanning device to generate an image of the received unique identifier;processing the image of the received unique identifier to generate read unique identifier information;querying, by a processor, the memory for the stored unique identifier information;determining, by a processor, whether the read unique identifier information corresponds to the stored unique identifier information;causing the mailpiece processing equipment to move the received mailpiece into one of a plurality of locations if it is determined that the read unique identifier information corresponds to the stored unique identifier information; andrequesting, via the user operated interface device, input of an image of a different unique identifier, if it is determined that the read unique identifier information does not correspond to the stored unique identifier information.2. The method of further comprising:receiving, by a processor, received ...

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13-08-2020 дата публикации

BAGGAGE RECOGNITION DEVICE, BAGGAGE SORTING SYSTEM, AND BAGGAGE RECOGNITION METHOD

Номер: US20200258252A1

There is provided a parcel recognition device that recognizes a parcel based on a color image including the parcel, the device including: a processor; and a memory, in which by cooperating with the memory, the processor subtracts a color of a projection image from a color of an image projection surface of the parcel on which the projection image is projected, in the color image, and sets a color obtained by the subtraction as a color of a recognition target, and recognizes the parcel. 1. A parcel recognition device that recognizes a parcel based on a color image including the parcel , the device comprising:a processor; anda memory, subtracts a color of a projection image from a color of an image projection surface of the parcel on which the projection image is projected, in the color image, and', 'recognizes the parcel by using a color obtained by the subtraction as a color of a recognition target., 'wherein by cooperating with the memory, the processor'}2. The parcel recognition device of claim 1 ,wherein information indicating a correspondence relationship between the parcel and the color of the projection image is obtained from a projection instruction device that instructs to project the projection image on the parcel, andthe color of the projection image is subtracted from a location corresponding to a position of the image projection surface of the parcel in the color image, based on the obtained information.3. The parcel recognition device of claim 1 ,wherein the processor estimates a position of the image projection surface of the parcel in the color image from a past tracking result.4. The parcel recognition device of claim 1 , instructs to temporarily stop projection of the projection image, and', 'recognizes a position of the image projection surface of the parcel from the color image obtained while the projection is stopped., 'wherein the processor'}5. The parcel recognition device of claim 1 ,wherein the processor recognizes a position of the image ...

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25-11-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SORTING

Номер: US20210362196A1
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters 1. A method of high throughput sorting , comprising:placing, by a first inductor, a first item onto a first cell of a sorter;placing, by a second inductor, a second item onto a second cell of the sorter;associating the first cell with the first item in a memory;associating the second cell with the second item in the memory;scanning the first and second items to read first and second destination information located on the first and second items;determining a first delivery destination for the first item and determining a second delivery destination for the second item based on the read first and second destination information;determining sort destinations for the first item and for the second item based on the determined delivery destinations;associating the first cell and the second cell with the sort destinations in the memory;moving the first cell along the sorter to a first location positioned over a chute leading to the sort destination;depositing the first item onto the chute from the first cell at the first location such that the chute guides the first item to the sort destination;moving the second cell along the sorter to a second location positioned over the chute, the second location being different from the first location; anddepositing the second item onto the chute from the second cell at the second location such that the chute guides the ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

EXTENSIBLE MACHINE WORKFLOW AND EVENT REPORTING PROTOCOL

Номер: US20190278961A1
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Embodiments herein describe a system that includes a scanner that captures images of a package. The scanner processes the image to identify a destination for the package. For example, the scanner may transmit bar code data identified in the image to an inventory tracking system which issues commands to an item-sortation machine for routing the package to its destination. The images of the package captured by the scanner may include private information that is not needed or used to determine the destination of the package. To protect private information in the package, the scanner assigns an obfuscated ID to the package which the scanner, inventory tracking system, and item-sortation machine can use to pass messages corresponding to the package. After processing the image to identify the destination (e.g., data encoded in a bar code), the scanner can erase the image. 1. A system comprising: a camera configured to capture an image of a package,', 'an image processor configured to identify, using the captured image, routing information derived from a bar code on the package, and', 'an ID selector configured to assign an obfuscated ID to the package;, 'a scanner comprising receive the obfuscated ID and the routing information from the scanner,', 'determine a destination for the package using the routing information, and', 'generate a command for sorting the package, wherein the package is identified in the command using the obfuscated ID; and, 'an inventory tracking system comprising a machine controller, the machine controller is configured to receive the package and the obfuscated ID from the scanner, and', 'sort the package according to the command received from the machine controller., 'an item-sortation machine configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image processor is configured to process the captured image to identify a physical characteristic of the package claim 1 , wherein the scanner is configured to transmit the physical characteristics of the ...

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17-09-2020 дата публикации

TRACKING AND MANAGING MAIL ITEMS USING IMAGE RECOGNITION

Номер: US20200290089A1
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An approach is provided for tracking and managing physical mail items using image recognition. An image is captured of a mail item and may include any information on the mail item, such as sender information, recipient information, a postmark, a cancellation, as well as artifacts of the mail item, such as seams, markings, coloration, texture, damage, etc. A unique value is generated for the image, for example, by processing the image data for the image using one or more hash functions to generate a hash value. The hash value uniquely identifies the mail item based upon the information included in the image, such as the sender and recipient information, postmark, cancellation, artifacts, etc., and is used to track and manage the mail item.

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17-09-2020 дата публикации

MAIL ITEM SORTING USING AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES

Номер: US20200290091A1
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

An approach is provided for performing sorting of physical mail items using Augmented Reality (A/R) glasses. A/R glasses acquire an image of a physical mail item to be sorted and generate image data that represents the image. A unique value is generated for the image, for example, by processing the image data for the image using one or more hash functions to generate a hash value. The hash value is used to obtain sorting information for the mail item from a mail item manager. The A/R glasses use the sorting information to assist the user in sorting the mail item by displaying the name of a sort location for the mail item, visually distinguishing the sort location from other sort locations, displaying information about the mail item, providing “out of view” assistance, etc. The A/R glasses may allow the user to override the sort location specified for the mail item and override information is sent to the mail item manager.

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17-09-2020 дата публикации

Sorting Detection System for Detecting Passage of an Object Through One of a Plurality of Apertures

Номер: US20200290092A1
Автор: SCHRÖDER Robert
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In order to detect a correct sorting and a correct passing of an object through an assigned opening of a plurality of openings, a sorting detection system for detecting a passage of the object through the opening of the plurality of openings is provided. Each opening is assigned to a container. The containers receive the object; at least a first sensor identifies the object and generates an identification signal. A control unit receives the identification signal of the first sensor and assigns the identified object to a container based on the identification signal. At least one second sensor having a field of view directed towards the openings and includes at least one detection surface. The detection surface is located within the respective container at a predetermined distance from an edge of a respective opening, and an object passing the detection surface triggers a detection signal of the second sensor.

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01-11-2018 дата публикации

CONVEYOR BELT ASSEMBLY FOR IDENTIFYING AN ASSET SORT LOCATION AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME

Номер: US20180311704A1
Автор: Gil Julio
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Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset. 1. A system for associating an asset travelling along a conveying mechanism with a sort location , the system comprising: a conveyor mechanism having a primary axis oriented in a direction of travel of the conveyor mechanism and defining a path of movement of one or more assets placed upon the conveyor mechanism; and', 'an acquisition device located within an acquisition zone located along the path of movement,', the conveyor mechanism comprises a plurality of stripes defining a visible surface of the conveyor mechanism and providing thereon a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes further defining the non-repeating pattern; and', 'the acquisition device is configured to capture image data of an asset travelling along the path of movement, the image data captured comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes defining the non-repeating pattern of stripes defining the visible ...

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08-10-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED SORTATION OF DELIVERY ITEMS

Номер: US20200316650A1
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Systems, methods, and devices for designating a location for a delivery item that is being sorted by an operator. The operator scans the delivery address of the item using a scanner having a particular attribute, such as being painted red. Using delivery address along with an identifier for the scanner that was used, the system determines a sort output location for the item, identifies a designator (e.g. a specific color, such as red) that corresponds to the scanner, and identifies an indicator device (e.g., a multicolor LED device) that corresponds to the sort output location. The system then commands the indicator device to present or display the designator. For example, the indicator device may be commanded to illuminate a LED to give off red light. The operator of the red scanner then places the item at the location corresponding to the red light designator. 1. A delivery item sorting system for designating an output location to a scanner operator , the system comprising:a plurality of scanners that capture address information from delivery items;a plurality of indicator devices at a plurality of sort output locations;a storage device that contains a sort plan; and receiving, from a scanner of the plurality of scanners, address information from a delivery item that is to be sorted for delivery and an identifier of the scanner;', 'determining, based on the address information and the sort plan, a sort output location for the delivery item from among the plurality of sort output locations;', 'determining, based on the identifier of the scanner, a designator for the scanner;', 'determining which indicator device from among the plurality of indicator devices is at the sort output location; and', 'sending a command to the indicator device that causes the indicator device to present the designator., 'a processor that is operably connected to the plurality of scanners, the plurality of indicator devices, and the storage device, and that is configured to perform ...

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07-11-2019 дата публикации

ARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM HAVING SECURITY INSPECTION FUNCTION

Номер: US20190337020A1
Автор: LI Hongbo
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Provided is an article sorting system having a security inspection function which relates to intelligent logistics. The system includes: a security inspection machine including a detector, a security inspection driving device and a security inspection channel; and a mobile transport device matched with the security inspection channel in space, which is configured to move a received article to be sorted by using the security inspection driving device so that the article to be sorted passes through the security inspection channel and accepts a security detection performed by the detector in the security inspection channel. Alternatively, the system includes: a security inspection machine including a detector and a security inspection channel; and a mobile transport device matched with the security inspection channel in space, which is configured to move the received article to be sorted so that the article to be sorted passes through the security inspection channel and accepts the security detection performed by the detector in the security inspection channel. 1. An article sorting system having a security inspection function , comprises:a security inspection machine comprising a detector, a security inspection driving device and a security inspection channel, anda mobile transport device matched with the security inspection channel in space, wherein the mobile transport device is configured to move a received article to be sorted on the security inspection driving device so that the article to be sorted passes through the security inspection channel and accepts a security detection performed by the detector in the security inspection channel; orthe article sorting system comprises:a security inspection machine comprising a detector and a security inspection channel, anda mobile transport device matched with the security inspection channel in space, wherein the mobile transport device is configured to move a received article to be sorted so that the article to be ...

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07-11-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PRINT MEDIA MANUFACTURING BUFFERING AND SORTING, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190337737A1
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Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes a storage section, an input section configured to receive at the storage section at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section. 1. A system for providing a print media assembly or delivery operation for one or more documents via a multiple process workflow , the system comprising:a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element;a first transportation mechanism configured to receive the at least a portion of the printed element and to transport the at least a portion of the printed element; a storage section;', 'an input section configured to receive at the storage section the at least a portion of the printed element from the first transportation mechanism;', 'a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section; and', 'an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section;, 'an apparatus includinga second transportation mechanism configured to receive the at least a portion of the printed element from the output section and to transport the at least a portion of the printed element; anda second process device having a second operation configuration, the ...

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21-11-2019 дата публикации

Process of Packaging and Modular Packaging Facility for Packaging Products on Supports

Номер: US20190351456A1
Автор: Palumbo Riccardo
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A modular packaging facility has independent packaging units configured to receive one or more product loaded supports. The upper tool and the lower tool of each unit are relatively movable the one with respect to the other between at least a first position, allowing placement of the supports in the respective seats of the lower tool, and a second position, allowing coupling of a film portion of said film to said one or more product loaded supports received by the lower tool. Each unit has a vacuum arrangement and/or a controlled atmosphere arrangement and is configured to execute a packaging cycle wherein gas is removed and/or injected via holes in the supports and/or via nozzles placed between the support and the respective film portion. The process and the infrastructure may be used to contemporaneously process and pack supports of different types. 1. A process of packaging a product on a support wherein the process uses supports of two or more types , with the supports of two or more types at least comprising supports of a first type and supports of a second type differing from the supports of the first type at least in one geometric property; a plurality of independent packaging units each configured to receive one or more product loaded supports; and', 'at least one feed line configured to receive and transport at least one of: said supports, said products or said product loaded supports, wherein the feed line extends along a prefixed feed path and serves the plurality of packaging units positioned along the feed line,, 'wherein the process of packaging using a modular packaging facility comprises a lower tool configured to define one or more seats to receive the one or more product loaded supports,', 'a film supply configured to supply a film to be applied to said one or more product loaded supports,', 'an upper tool cooperating with the lower tool, wherein the upper tool and the lower tool are relatively movable the one with respect to the other between at ...

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21-11-2019 дата публикации

System and method for retrieving content associated with distribution items

Номер: US20190354996A1
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing content associated with an information item on a distribution item using a computing device. In one aspect a method includes identifying an image of an information item on a distribution item. The method further includes processing, in a processor the image, to generate a data item determined by the information item. The method further includes decoding the data item to determine a set of attributes of the distribution item. The method further includes retrieving content associated with the distribution item using at least one of the attributes in the set of attributes. The method further includes delivering content associated with the distribution item.

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24-12-2020 дата публикации

SET OF MARKING ARRAYS, METHOD FOR SORTING OBJECTS, AND SET OF OBJECTS THUS OBTAINED

Номер: US20200398313A1
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A marking system comprises a set of markings which distinguish themselves by different brightness grades. In this system, different brightness grades are also expressed by different colors (), based on the different brightness impression of the colors to the bare eye and an additional convention where such an order is not clearly apparent. By combining different colors () and different brightness levels () within colors, the required number of grades can be obtained. The markings are advantageous in particular for manual sortation since they are recognizable without positioning the marking in a particular orientation, e.g. the reading direction of the sortation employees. Preferred applications of the markings are in the delivery of postal items, in particular parcels. 1. A set of marking arrays for marking objects , wherein each marking array comprises at least one allocation field that is provided with a manifestation of a brightness level , said manifestation is composed of a color and optionally of a pattern , and a respective manifestation in conjunction with a respective brightness level is assigned to a destination such that an object can be assigned to that destination by affixing a marking array of the set of marking arrays.2. The set of marking arrays according to claim 1 , wherein at least one color claim 1 , preferably all colors claim 1 , are provided in brightness levels L corresponding to at most 10 levels from minimum to maximum brightness claim 1 , or by increasing preference in at most 8 claim 1 , 7 claim 1 , or 6 levels claim 1 , wherein the respective brightest and darkest level substantially corresponds to white and black claim 1 , respectively.3. The set of marking arrays according to claim 2 , wherein the brightness levels are distributed at substantially equal distances on a brightness scale of the respective color claim 2 , the brightness scale being a linear scale claim 2 , a logarithmic scale claim 2 , or a scale having an intermediate ...

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17-06-2003 дата публикации

Method for correcting articles of mail and article of mail produced thereby

Номер: US6578874B1
Принадлежит: Profold Inc

A method of correcting an article of mail and the article is disclosed. The article of mail has opposing sides and an edge and identifying indicia positioned on at least one of the sides adjacent an edge. A dual neutralizing mask is applied onto at least a substantial portion of the edge and overlaps the opposing sides in an area adjacent the edge to neutralize by covering at least a major portion of the identifying indicia. The indicia has neutralized and cannot be used in subsequent mail processing.

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10-11-2022 дата публикации

System and method for retrieving content associated with distribution items

Номер: US20220358520A1
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing content associated with an information item on a distribution item using a computing device. In one aspect a method includes identifying an image of an information item on a distribution item. The method further includes processing, in a processor the image, to generate a data item determined by the information item. The method further includes decoding the data item to determine a set of attributes of the distribution item. The method further includes retrieving content associated with the distribution item using at least one of the attributes in the set of attributes. The method further includes delivering content associated with the distribution item.

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22-02-1991 дата публикации

Procede et dispositif pour l'adressage a un destinataire

Номер: FR2626504B1
Автор:
Принадлежит: Individual

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

4방향 크로스벨트 및 4방향 크로스벨트를 이용한 자동화 분류 장치 그리고 분류 방법

Номер: KR20140037341A
Автор: 김영원, 나동길
Принадлежит: 한국전자통신연구원

본 발명은 소포 자동화 구분기와 같은 자동화 분류 장치에서 기존에 사용하던 단방향 또는 양방향 크로스벨트 대신 4방향 크로스벨트를 이용하는 자동화 분류 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 4방향 크로스벨트 장치는 상하좌우 방향으로 접합 가능한 분리형 벨트와 일 방향 연결되어 벨트를 회전시키는 적어도 하나 이상의 x방향 구동축과 직교 방향으로 벨트를 회전시키는 적어도 하나 이상의 y방향 구동축을 포함하며, 4방향 크로스벨트를 이용한 자동화 분류 장치는 피분류객체가 투입되는 적어도 하나 이상의 인입부와 피분류객체의 주소 및 바코드 정보를 판독하는 판독부와 피분류객체의 이동경로를 결정하는 제어부와 이동경로에 따라 4방향 크로스벨트를 이용하여 피분류객체를 운반하는 이동부와 피분류객체의 적재위치를 서로 나누는 적어도 하나 이상의 구분부와 피분류객체를 저장하는 적재부를 포함한다.

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02-01-2023 дата публикации

Handler for testing semiconductor devices and information processing method thereof

Номер: KR102483359B1
Автор: 송희강, 이태민
Принадлежит: (주)테크윙

본 발명은 반도체소자를 테스트하는 데 사용되는 핸들러 및 그 정보 처리 기술에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따른 반도체소자 테스트용 핸들러는, 로딩부분에 의한 로딩에서부터 언로딩부분에 의한 언로딩까지 이동하는 반도체소자들의 이동 경로 상의 일 지점에서 반도체소자들에 인자된 바코드를 인식하는 바코드인식기; 및 상기 바코드인식기를 제어하며, 상기 바코드인식기에 의해 인식된 바코드를 판독하여 개별 반도체소자 별로 정보를 관리하는 제어부분; 을 포함한다. 본 발명에 따르면 랏(lot) 별이 아닌 개별 반도체소자 별로 정보가 관리되기 때문에 테스트 결과에 대한 신뢰성 및 개별 반도체소자에 대한 관리 능력이 향상되고, 이력 관리가 가능해진다. The present invention relates to a handler used to test a semiconductor device and an information processing technology thereof. A handler for testing a semiconductor device according to the present invention includes a barcode reader for recognizing barcodes printed on semiconductor devices at a point on a movement path of semiconductor devices moving from loading by a loading portion to unloading by an unloading portion; and a control unit that controls the barcode reader, reads the barcode recognized by the barcode reader, and manages information for each semiconductor device. includes According to the present invention, since information is managed per individual semiconductor device rather than per lot, reliability of test results and management ability for individual semiconductor devices are improved, and history management is enabled.

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07-12-2016 дата публикации

Halved belt sorter information transmitting methods

Номер: CN106179976A
Принадлежит: Changsha Chaint Machinery Co Ltd

交叉带分拣机信息传递方法,分别在上包台工位、扫描工位、格口一、格口二和灰度检测工位设置RFID读写装置,在每一台交叉带分拣机的小车上贴一个RFID标签;分别在上包台工位、扫描工位、格口一、格口二和灰度检测工位通过RFID读写装置把小车相应的状态信息写到RFID标签中;分别在上包台工位、扫描工位、格口一和格口二和灰度检测工位读取RFID标签中的状态信息,根据读取的信息进行判断本工位要完成的任务,然后再把本工位的状态信息写到RFID标签中,下一个工位根据上一工位的状态信息判断并完成本工位的任务;通过RFID标签的读写完成各工位信息的传递。本发明的信息传递方法简单方便,且信息传递准确无误。

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20-05-2013 дата публикации

Sorting system for returing goods using image information

Номер: KR101265769B1
Автор: 원황희
Принадлежит: 한국콘베어공업주식회사

본 발명은 카메라로 획득한 반품의 이미지에 대한 정보를 이용한 반품 분류시스템에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은, 다수의 트레이 상에 반품을 실어 이송하기 위한 컨베이어, 각 트레이에 부착된 표식 및 각 트레이 상에 실린 반품의 이미지를 동시에 획득하는 카메라, 카메라로부터 획득된 각각의 이미지를 처리하여 각 트레이별로 고유번호(ID)정보 및 반품정보를 추출하는 이미지처리부, 카메라에서 트레이의 표식 및 반품의 이미지를 획득하는 지점을 기준으로 각 트레이가 이동하는 거리를 측정하는 거리측정부, 이동중인 트레이 상의 반품을 미리 설정된 위치의 다수의 분류함으로 분류하기 위한 분류부, 그리고 이미지처리부로부터 각 트레이의 고유번호(ID)정보 및 반품정보를 수신하고 거리측정부로부터 각 트레이의 이동거리를 수신하여 각 트레이별로 서로 매핑시켜 미리 설정된 거리에 위치한 분류함에 원하는 반품을 분류하도록 분류부의 동작을 제어하는 제어부를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a return classification system using information on an image of a returned product obtained by a camera. The present invention provides a conveyor for transporting returns on a plurality of trays, a camera attached to each tray, and a camera for simultaneously acquiring images of returns on each tray. Image processing unit for extracting ID information and return information for each distance, distance measuring unit for measuring the distance traveled by each tray based on the mark of the tray and the image of the return from the camera, return on the moving tray A classification unit for classifying the information into a plurality of classifiers at preset positions, and receiving ID number information and return information of each tray from the image processing unit, and receiving a moving distance of each tray from the distance measuring unit to receive each other. Mapping operation to sort the desired returns to the sorting box located at a preset distance. It includes a control unit for controlling.

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31-01-2023 дата публикации

Sorting system

Номер: CN106914424B

一种分拣系统,包括输送装置、分拣装置、位置传感器、控制系统,输送装置包括输送带及输送动力,分拣装置包括分拣输送带、顶升滚筒、升降动力元件、分拣输送动力元件,分拣输送带侧边设有分拣口,分拣输送带包括:基带、多个滚珠,控制系统判断待分拣物到达分拣位置则控制升降动力元件驱动顶升滚筒上升以与滚珠接触摩擦,滚珠滚动带动待分拣物移向分拣口,滚珠安装轴轴向相对于基带宽度方向倾斜设置;分拣系统通过升降动力元件顶起顶升滚筒与分拣输送带摩擦,分拣输送带向前输送摩擦带动顶升滚筒转动,从而带动滚珠转动,滚珠安装轴轴向倾斜设置,带动分拣输送带上待分拣物向侧边移动进行分拣,无需复杂的机械手,结构简单易实现,占地面积小。

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21-02-2020 дата публикации

Sorting visual positioning guide system and method

Номер: CN110813768A
Автор: 张�杰, 陈赐

本发明公开了分拣视觉定位引导系统及方法,涉及仓储物流领域。本发明的分拣视觉定位引导系统包括:包裹传输系统,包括用于传输包裹的输送线,和用于测量输送线的速度的测速器;智能相机视觉系统,包括布置在输送线上方的一个或多个智能相机,用于对输送线上的包裹进行扫描和定位,并将包裹的信息传输至控制器;引导舱定位引导系统,包括在智能相机下游一定距离处布置在输送线上方的多个视觉引导舱,视觉引导舱用于根据控制器的指示,将颜色光投射到处于引导区中的目标包裹上,提供视觉定位引导;和控制器,其基于所述包裹的信息,向视觉引导舱分派引导任务,指示对目标包裹进行视觉定位引导。该实施方式降低了人工分拣差错率,提高了分拣效率。

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20-06-2012 дата публикации

System and method for automatic distribution

Номер: KR101156580B1
Автор: 남궁광
Принадлежит: 한미아이티 주식회사

적합한 배송 박스를 배출하는 박스 제함기와, 상기 주문 정보에 대응하는 박스용 무선인식 태그를 배출된 배송 박스에 부착하는 태그 부착기와, 배송 물품이 저장되며 상기 주문 정보에 대응하는 배송 물품을 자동으로 토출하고 해당 배송 박스에 적재하는 자동 적재 모듈과, 상기 박스용 무선인식 태그로부터 박스 정보가 판독되어 확인되는 하나 이상의 검수기와, 상기 박스 제함기로부터 배송 박스에 대한 물류처리가 종료되는 장소까지 배송 박스를 이송하며 물류처리가 수행되도록 하는 이송라인을 포함하는 자동 물류처리 시스템을 제공한다. 본 발명에 따른 자동 물류처리 시스템 및 방법은 RFID 태그를 이용하여 물품(특히, 의약품의 배송 박스)의 처리를 자동화 함으로써 물류 시스템의 신뢰도와 처리 속도를 향상시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다. A box stopper for discharging a suitable shipping box, a tag attacher for attaching a wireless identification tag for a box corresponding to the order information to a discharged shipping box, and a shipment item is stored and automatically discharges a shipping item corresponding to the order information And an automatic loading module for loading into the corresponding shipping box, at least one checker that reads and confirms box information from the wireless tag for the box, and a shipping box from the box chopper to a place where logistics processing for the shipping box ends. It provides an automatic logistics processing system including a transport line for transporting and logistics processing. The automatic logistics processing system and method according to the present invention has the effect of improving the reliability and processing speed of the logistics system by automating the processing of goods (particularly, shipping boxes of medicines) using RFID tags.

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10-04-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for producing and processing time dependent dynamic barcodes in a mail delivery system

Номер: US8152068B2
Принадлежит: Pitney Bowes Inc

Systems and methods for utilizing time-dependent dynamic barcodes in systems including a mail delivery system for manipulating delivery charges and/or sorting and delivery processing preferences are described.

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16-09-2004 дата публикации

System for projecting a handling instruction onto a moving item or parcel

Номер: WO2004079546A2
Автор: Thomas Ramsager
Принадлежит: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

A system for projecting a display (62) onto an item or parcel (200) is disclosed, using an acquisition device (20) to capture indicia on each parcel, a tracking system (42), a controller or computer to select the display based on the indicia, and one or more display projectors (60). In one embodiment the display includes or connotes a handling instruction. The system in one embodiment includes a laser projection system to paint the selected display directly onto a selected exterior surface of the corresponding parcel, for multiple parcels simultaneously. The system may be configured to move each display in order follow each moving parcel so that each display remains legible to a viewer in a display zone where handling takes place.

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12-11-2019 дата публикации

Conveyor belt assembly for identifying an asset sort location and methods of utilizing the same

Номер: US10471478B2
Автор: Julio Gil
Принадлежит: United Parcel Service of America Inc

Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset.

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21-10-2004 дата публикации

System for projecting a handling instruction onto a moving item or parcel

Номер: WO2004079546A3
Автор: Thomas Ramsager
Принадлежит: United Parcel Service Inc

A system for projecting a display (62) onto an item or parcel (200) is disclosed, using an acquisition device (20) to capture indicia on each parcel, a tracking system (42), a controller or computer to select the display based on the indicia, and one or more display projectors (60). In one embodiment the display includes or connotes a handling instruction. The system in one embodiment includes a laser projection system to paint the selected display directly onto a selected exterior surface of the corresponding parcel, for multiple parcels simultaneously. The system may be configured to move each display in order follow each moving parcel so that each display remains legible to a viewer in a display zone where handling takes place.

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17-08-2021 дата публикации

Conveyor belt assembly for identifying an asset sort location and methods of utilizing the same

Номер: US11090689B2
Автор: Julio Gil
Принадлежит: United Parcel Service of America Inc

Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset.

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16-10-2018 дата публикации

Pallet piling up method is picked up in storage based on wireless communication

Номер: CN105195432B
Автор: 靳皎洋

一种基于无线通信的仓储捡货方法,包括:往返于规定的货架范围的路径进行巡检;接收安装在货架上的基站所广播的货位信息,所述基站仅广播与其所安装的货架相关联的货位信息;根据接收到的所述货位信息移动到所述货架上的相应货位;根据所述相应货位,从与所述基站连接的服务器获取与所述相应货位相对应的捡货单信息;按照所述捡货单信息捡出相应的商品,直至完成所接收到的所有货位信息和所有捡货单信息的处理;以及将从所述货架上捡出的所有商品送至捡货台。

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12-11-2019 дата публикации

Express delivery automatic sorting device

Номер: CN106694385B
Автор: 唐晋, 杨利

本发明公开了一种快递自动分拣装置,属于物品分拣装置领域,用于快递包裹分拣,其包括机架、传送辊、传送带,还包括控制器,所述机架上安装有一次扫码装置、一次称重装置、校正装置、二次扫码装置、校正称重装置、激光发射端口,在机架的末端连接有转运装置。鉴于上述技术方案,本发明能够实现快递包裹的自动化分拣与识别、转送,降低人工参与的劳动强度,降低企业投入的采购成本,稳定性与准确性高。

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29-08-2017 дата публикации

Express mail bar code automatic recognition system and method based on image procossing

Номер: CN107096720A

本发明公开了一种基于图像处理的快件条码自动识别系统及方法,该系统包括快件传输主设备和分拣设备,快件传输主设备包括上货传输皮带机、分拣传输皮带机、机械手和工控机;该方法包括步骤:一、识别快件的上货传输;二、获取快件三个表面的图像序列;三、分割快件三个表面图像序列中的条码区域;四、判断完整条码区域是否提取成功;五、快件分拣信息提取并进行快件分拣;六、机械手翻转快件;七、识别快件的分拣传输;八、获取快件另外三个表面的图像序列;九、分割快件另外三个表面图像序列中的条码区域;十、判断最终条码区域是否提取成功;十一、快件的异常处理。本发明无需限定条码粘贴面,自动识别快件条码效率高,减少人力的操作。

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08-12-2020 дата публикации

Intelligent object carrying box matching method, equipment and storage medium

Номер: CN112044784A
Принадлежит: Syrius Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd

本发明公开了一种智能载物箱匹配方法、设备及存储介质,通过机器人接收订单信息,获取所述订单信息中的货物信息;根据所述货物信息,查找并获取与所述货物信息相匹配的载物箱;基于所述货物信息和相匹配的所述载物箱,所述机器人执行拣货操作,将分拣的货物放入与所述货物信息相匹配的所述载物箱中;达到了根据不同商品信息自动匹配与商品信息相适配的载物箱的目的,提高了拣货效率。

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12-02-2021 дата публикации

Hand-held gun for selecting goods and sorting system

Номер: CN112354870A
Автор: 王亚军, 王晋

本发明涉及一种拣选货品的手持枪及分拣系统,利用手持枪和分拣系统生成的周转箱分拣任务信息和所述点亮标签的指示信号传输至货位上的电子指示系统,分拣员可以根据提示轻松完成拣货任务,并且支持同一波次对应多拣货任务,缩短了拣货人员的拣货路径、节省50%拣货时间、提高拣货效率;利用分拣系统增强分拣过程中拣货信息追溯及准确性校对能力。

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26-10-2020 дата публикации

Material sorting device based on tray disk and sorting method

Номер: KR102170140B1

본 발명은 트레이에 기반한 재료 선별 장치 및 선별 방법을 제공하고, 상기 트레이에 기반한 재료 선별 장치는 바코드를 구비한 재료를 수송하기 위한 제품 수송 라인을 포함하며, 재료를 제품 수송 라인으로부터 제1 재료 투입 플랫폼으로 이송시키기 위한 제1 기계손과 제1 재료 투입 플랫폼과, 상기 제1 기계손에 의해 이송된 재료를 스캔하여 재료 정보를 판독 및 기록하기 위한 재료 스캔 부재와, 상기 재료 스캔 부재에 의해 생성된 스캔 정보에 따라 재료를 분류하여 대응되는 선별 트레이에 투입하기 위한 선별 수단 및 다수의 상이한 유형의 선별 트레이를 더 포함한다. 본 발명이 제공하는 재료 선별 장치 및 선별 방법은 가공 효율이 높은 효과를 실현할 수 있다. The present invention provides a tray-based material sorting device and a sorting method, wherein the tray-based material sorting device includes a product transport line for transporting a material having a barcode, and inputting the first material from the product transport line A first machine hand and a first material input platform for transferring to the platform, a material scanning member for reading and recording material information by scanning the material transferred by the first machine hand, and the material scanning member It further includes a sorting means for sorting the material according to the scanned information and putting it into a corresponding sorting tray, and a plurality of different types of sorting trays. The material sorting apparatus and sorting method provided by the present invention can realize the effect of high processing efficiency.

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19-03-2019 дата публикации

A kind of courier packages convey sorting system automatically

Номер: CN109482508A
Автор: 张松林

本发明提供一种应用于快递包裹输送辅助设备技术领域的快递包裹自动输送分拣系统,所述的快递包裹自动输送分拣系统的主输送线(1)一侧侧面设置条形码扫描部件(2),条形码扫描部件(2)与PLC控制部件(3)连接,主输送线(1)另一侧设置多道分流输送线(5),主输送线(1)上还设置多个伸缩气缸(7),每个伸缩气缸(7)设置为能够对准一个分流输送线(5)入口位置的结构,本发明所述的快递包裹自动输送分拣系统,结构简单,能够方便快捷地实现不同类别快递包裹的分类输送、分拣,从而有效实现自动化操作,降低人工劳动强度,并且避免人工分拣误差出现,提高快递包裹输送效率。

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11-03-1975 дата публикации

Ink jet postage printing apparatus

Номер: US3869986A
Автор: David W Hubbard
Принадлежит: Pitney Bowes Inc

A postage printing machine is described wherein postage indicia are formed with an electronically controlled ink jet printing device. A rotating drum carrying a conventiona die printing plate is moved past the ink jet printing device, the latter being adapted to be actuated in predetermined sequence to project droplets of ink through apertures formed in the die plate and onto an envelope, label or other document on which postage markings are to be made.

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13-06-2017 дата публикации

Comprehensive automatic logistics delivering sorting machine

Номер: CN106824803A
Принадлежит: XIANGTAN UNIVERSITY

本发明公开了一种全方位自动物流输送分选机,包括固定支架和多个分拣装置,固定支架面板上设有多行多列的通孔,通孔内安装分拣装置;所述的分拣装置包括底座和圆柱筒壳;圆柱筒壳底部设有一与其同轴的转轴,转轴通过轴承支撑在底座上,转轴通过第一传动装置与固定支架上的伺服电机连接;圆柱筒壳内设有电机和支座,支座上设有中间轴和小轴,中间轴通过锥齿轮与电机连接;小轴通过第二传动装置与中间轴连接,小轴上设有滚轮;所述的滚轮高出固定支架的面板。本发明拆装维修简便,便于维护;本发明可使不同货物根据类别全方位流动,分选角度灵活;本发明采用多组滚轮,可保证物品平稳传送、转向无冲击,运行噪音低分选快速而平稳。

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Assortment system

Номер: JP2019072668A

【課題】 1つの区分先に区分する物品の梱包に適した梱包材を選定できる仕分けシステムを提供する。【解決手段】 実施形態によれば、仕分けシステムは、仕分け装置と制御装置と情報提供装置とを有する。仕分け装置は、1つに梱包する各物品を1つの区分先に区分する。制御装置は、前記仕分け装置の1つの区分先に区分する各物品に関する情報を特定し、特定した各物品に関する情報に基づいて当該区分先に区分される全ての物品を1つに梱包するための梱包材を選定する。情報提供装置は、前記制御装置が選定した梱包材を示す情報を報知する。【選択図】図1

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05-04-2019 дата публикации

A kind of reciprocating goods sorting system

Номер: CN106269540B

本发明涉及一种往复式物品分拣系统,包括输送单元,输送单元的出料端与称重单元衔接,称重单元与输送单元之间设置有用于对商品进行扫描的扫描单元,称重单元的出料端与分拣单元衔接,分拣单元用于分拣待分选商品并转运至打包区域,分拣单元包括分拣小车及多个出料口,分拣小车位于出料口往复移动,将待分拣的商品放置在输送单元上,输送单元在输送的过程中,转运至称重单元上,并实施对商品的称重,扫描单元还完成商品的扫描,不仅提高了效率而且还降低了出错率,利用分拣单元的分拣小车在分拣单元的出料口之间往复移动,从而将商品转运至不同位置处,该处的出料口可设置多个,从而可进一步提高分拣效率。

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15-11-2011 дата публикации

Method and system for sorting mail

Номер: CA2547271C
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and system for sorting mailpieces in a single pass is provided. The system consists of a mail feeding unit, a mail scanner and a mail distribution unit having a number of receiving bins. Mailpieces are fed into the system one at a time through the scanner to determine the mailstop of the mailpiece. A control system assigns unique mailstops to unique receiving bins. Each mailpiece is deposited in a receiving bin assigned with its mailstop. When the number of mailstops exceeds the number of receiving bins, the control system empties a receiving bin and assigns the new mailstop to the emptied bin so it can receive mailpieces having the new mailstop. Accordingly, the system can sort mail destined for "m" mailstops into "n" receiving bins where "m" is greater than "n".

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26-05-2017 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT FOR SORTING OBJECTS IN BAGS

Номер: FR3036984B1
Принадлежит: Solystic SAS

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16-07-1976 дата публикации

Envelope addressing system using attached postal code - uses optical or magnetic sorting system with grid printed on envelope

Номер: FR2294768A1
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: REFFRAY MAURICE

The addressing system for a letter or postcard uses a label which is attached to the bottom left hand corner, of the letter, incorporating a grid of blocks consisting of a number of columns corresponding to the number of possible characters of the postal code and of a number of lines corresponding to the number of the coded address, then the coded address is attached to the grid by marking the corresponding characters, then the letter can be distributed according to the destination. This grid can be magnetic or optical and the letter is scanned in a vertical position. Alternatively, the grid can be printed directly on the envelope and the grid can be printed in magnetic ink.

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17-06-1977 дата публикации

Addressing device for envelopes - has groups of magnetised indications mounted on backing plate and corresponding to postal information required

Номер: FR2332072A1
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: Petit Andre

The device is for addressing envelopes and comprises a series of magnetised indications which are formed of single characteristics mounted on a backing plate. The selective combination of a number of these characteristics supplies the relevant postal information for delivery of the letter. The backing plate is attached to the top right hand corner of the envelope which bears the name of the addressee. The magnetised indications are formed into groups each of which corresponds to part of the postal address. The individual bars are numbered and are struck through according to the postal district or area to which the letter is to be sent.

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19-06-1987 дата публикации

Method for the indexing of mail and system employing such a method

Номер: FR2591512A1
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: Millet Jean Claude

The invention relates to a method and a system for the indexing of mail. The invention consists in using the cooperation of a character-recognition device 3 and a video monitor 4 that has a touch-sensitive screen 44, so that according to the addresses undergoing processing, or according to specific sequences, an operator can locate on the screen the inspection window 52 containing the postcode. This greatly simplifies one of the functions that the recognition device 3 should perform. The saving in time and the cost of the equipment are thereby optimised. The printing of the indexing code by the printer 6 is either directly controlled by the device 3 or keyed in by the operator on the keyboard 5. The invention applies to the indexing of mail.

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30-04-1982 дата публикации

Patent FR2399283B1

Номер: FR2399283B1
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: Hotchkiss Brandt Sogeme HBS SA

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21-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SORTING SHIPMENTS WITH RECEIVER SORTING

Номер: FR2986888B1
Автор: Emmanuel Miette
Принадлежит: Solystic SAS

Un procédé pour trier des envois selon lequel des envois (2) sont triés automatiquement dans un système de tri en vue d'être livrés à un destinataire par le facteur et sont réintroduis dans une machine de tri (8) pour un tri supplémentaire afin de réordonner les envois selon une certaine classification du destinataire, est caractérisé par les étapes suivantes : - transmission au destinataire, depuis le système de tri, des images numériques (3) correspondant respectivement aux envois à livrer audit destinataire, ces images numériques étant associées dans cette transmission aux identifiants uniques d'envoi (Id-Tag) générés par le système de tri, en vue d'une réorganisation relative desdits identifiants uniques d'envoi par le destinataire selon un ordre qui définit ladite classification, - commande de la machine de tri pour effectuer le tri supplémentaire desdits envois à partir desdits identifiants uniques d'envoi réorganisés selon ladite classification du destinataire. A method for sorting mail items in which mail items (2) are automatically sorted in a sorting system for delivery to a recipient by the postman and are reintroduced into a sorting machine (8) for further sorting to reordering the items according to a certain classification of the addressee, is characterized by the following steps: - transmission to the addressee, from the sorting system, of digital images (3) corresponding respectively to the items to be delivered to said addressee, these digital images being associated in this transmission to the unique dispatch identifiers (Id-Tag) generated by the sorting system, with a view to a relative reorganization of said unique dispatch identifiers by the recipient according to an order which defines said classification, - control of the sorting machine to further sort said shipments based on said unique shipment identifiers rearranged according to said recipient classification.

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17-01-1964 дата публикации

Information support

Номер: FR1349734A
Автор: Norbert Goldstern
Принадлежит:

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04-08-1989 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADDRESSING TO A RECIPIENT

Номер: FR2626504A1
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: Cesarini Roger

Le procédé selon l'invention est destiné à l'adressage à un destinataire soit d'un message, notamment informatique, soit d'un objet tel que document, pli, lettre, paquet, colis, fardeau et autres. Il est caractérisé en ce que l'on affecte à chaque message, respectivement objet, au moins un repère dit " identifiant " qui correspond au seul destinataire et qui est formé par la combinaison d'un code de situation géographique et d'un numéro de téléphone du destinataire. De préférence, on établit une trame pour une zone géographique donnée, on établit pour cette trame un système de coordonnées, de préférence par des chiffres et, pour chaque envoi, on ajoute à l'identifiant un second repère dit " situant ", formé par les coordonnées issues de la trame et correspondant à une maille de la trame représentant le plus précisément possible la situation géographique du destinataire. The method according to the invention is intended for addressing to a recipient either a message, in particular a computer message, or an object such as a document, envelope, letter, package, parcel, burden and others. It is characterized in that one assigns to each message, respectively object, at least one so-called "identifier" which corresponds to the single recipient and which is formed by the combination of a geographic location code and a telephone number. recipient's phone. Preferably, a frame is established for a given geographical area, a coordinate system is established for this frame, preferably by numbers and, for each sending, a second so-called "locating" mark is added to the identifier, formed by the coordinates resulting from the frame and corresponding to a mesh of the frame representing as precisely as possible the geographical location of the recipient.

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02-03-1979 дата публикации

OBJECT MARKING DEVICE

Номер: FR2399283A1
Автор: Jean-Pierre Volat
Принадлежит: Hotchkiss Brandt Sogeme HBS SA

L'invention concerne l'apposition de marques sur des objets par projection de jets d'encre ou autres produits marqueurs. Un dispositif de marquage, selon l'invention, comporte un moyen rotatif de projection de l'encre sous forme de jets successifs, un moyen rotatif pour faire défiler les objets à marquer devant le moyen de projection sensiblement à la même vitesse, un moyen rotatif pour alimenter en encre le moyen de projection, ces trois moyens étant reliés mécaniquement à un même arbre moteur pour leur entraînement Application à l'indexation de lettres sous forme de bâtonnets successifs apposés selon un code déterminé. The invention relates to the affixing of marks on objects by spraying ink jets or other marking products. A marking device, according to the invention, comprises a rotary means for projecting the ink in the form of successive jets, a rotary means for making the objects to be marked scroll past the projection means at substantially the same speed, a rotary means to supply ink to the projection means, these three means being mechanically connected to the same motor shaft for their drive. Application to the indexing of letters in the form of successive sticks affixed according to a determined code.

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25-02-1997 дата публикации

Envelope addressing system adapted to simultaneously print addresses and bar codes

Номер: CA1338923C
Принадлежит: Bryce Office Systems Inc

An envelope feeding and printing assembly providing for the individual, lengthwise feeding of envelopes (7) and enabling printing thereon while said envelopes (7) are in motion, including a plurality (77) of print heads (81,83,85,87,89, & 92) and a platen (75) for imprinting the envelopes (7), an envelope storage bin (5) for holding a stack of envelopes prior to printing and having a gate (32) with a driven feed roller (35) and a control surface (45) defining an envelope nip (51) leading from the bin (5) to the print head array (77), transport rollers (61,67) to carry envelopes from the gate (32) to the platen (75), timing control means (111) to produce timing signals corresponding to the speed of the transport rollers (61,67), an envelope position sensor to sense the leading and following edges of envelopes passing through said transport rollers (61,67) and to produce control signals corresponding to envelope position, and a controller (121) to receive the timing and control signals and to control the feed roller (35) and to control the "start time" and speed of printing of the print heads (77), so that envelopes may be printed seriatim and lengthwise while continuously moving. The print heads (81,83,85,87,89 & 92) may be offset longitudinally to permit closer line spacing and "start times" of individual lines adjusted accordingly.

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