G01G23/18

Methods, apparatus, and systems for managing logistics information related to a container having a scale

Systems and methods are disclosed for managing logistics information related to a container using a container interface display apparatus. A scanner on the container interface display apparatus identifies an item during loading of the container. An association between the container and the item is recorded in memory of the container interface display apparatus as part of managed logistics information related to the container. A scale within the container detects a weight of the item and sends a signal to the container interface display apparatus indicating the detected weight of the item (which is also recorded in memory as part of the managed logistics information related to the container). Electronic logistics monitor information (e.g., at least a portion of the managed logistics information) is then generated on the display screen of the container interface display apparatus.

Modular containerization systems and methods

Modular containerization systems and methods may include a plurality of modular units that may be removably coupled together in various configurations. Each modular unit may receive a container, and each container may receive one or more objects. In addition, each modular unit may include various sensors and processing aid or indicators, such as a container presence sensor, a scale, a stow-to-light indicator, a container complete button and indicator, and a container removal indicator. Further, each modular unit of a modular container system may be in communication with a controller to coordinate various processes associated with the system, including container placement, container filling, and container removal processes using the various sensors and processing aids or indicators.

Modular containerization systems and methods

Modular containerization systems and methods may include a plurality of modular units that may be removably coupled together in various configurations. Each modular unit may receive a container, and each container may receive one or more objects. In addition, each modular unit may include various sensors and processing aid or indicators, such as a container presence sensor, a scale, a stow-to-light indicator, a container complete button and indicator, and a container removal indicator. Further, each modular unit of a modular container system may be in communication with a controller to coordinate various processes associated with the system, including container placement, container filling, and container removal processes using the various sensors and processing aids or indicators.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING GRAIN CART WEIGHT
20170370765 · 2017-12-28 ·

A system of improved weighing utilizes accelerometers to compensate for measurement dynamics and non-level sensor orientation. Fill level of remote combines can be estimated by utilizing their historical harvesting performance and elapsed time or area harvested. Failure and degradation of weight sensors is detected by testing sensor half bridges. Loading and unloading weights can be tied to specific vehicles by utilizing RF beacons. Display location diversity is enhanced utilizing a mirror located as necessary while reversing the displayed image.

Detecting changes of items hanging on peg-hooks

A method for reacting to changes of items hanging on peg-hooks connected to pegboards may include: determining a location of a store shelf within a retail store; obtaining a first coverage parameter corresponding to a first product type and a second coverage parameter corresponding to a second product type; accessing a database to determine a first height of products of the first product type and a second height of products of the second product type; determining a position for placing a camera configured to capture images of at least a portion of the store shelf by analyzing the location of the store shelf, the first coverage parameter, the second coverage parameter, the first height, and the second height; and providing, to a user interface of a user device, information relating to the determined position of the camera.

IDENTIFYING PRODUCTS FROM ON-SHELF SENSOR DATA AND VISUAL DATA
20220374929 · 2022-11-24 ·

A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to perform a method for identifying products from on-shelf sensors and image data. The method may include receiving data captured using a plurality of sensors positioned between at least part of a retail shelf and one or more products placed on the at least part of the retail shelf. The method may also include receiving an image of the at least part of the retail shelf and at least one of the one or more products. The method may also include analyzing the captured data and the image to determine a product type of the one or more products.

Sensor device for detecting a liquid and method therefor
09778088 · 2017-10-03 · ·

The sensor device serves for detecting the absence or presence of a liquid (1) at the outlet (10a) of a feed line (10) through which there can be fed a feed substance which, when exiting from the outlet, has a pressure (p) in the feed line which has a course over time with a first characteristic in the absence of the liquid and has a course over time with a second characteristic in the presence of the liquid. The sensor device includes a sensing instrument (20-23) for sensing the pressure fluctuations in the feed line (10) and evaluator (30) which is designed to assign the sensed pressure fluctuations to the first or second characteristic and to generate a corresponding signal which indicates whether the liquid (1) is absent or present at the feed line outlet (10a).

WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
20170219417 · 2017-08-03 ·

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a weight measurement system capable of conveniently measuring the weight of an object being measured in real time. Particularly, in the present embodiment, a weight measurement device is formed as a structure arranged between the object being measured and a wheel. The weight measurement device comprises: an upper frame provided at the bottom of the object being measured; a lower frame provided at the top of the wheel; an elastic transformable body of which one end is connected to the upper frame and of which the other end is connected to the lower frame; and a transformation amount sensor provided to the elastic transformable body so as to sense the transformation amount of the elastic transformable body.

STOCKING LEVEL INDICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
20170323162 · 2017-11-09 ·

In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are described herein including a shelf assembly that utilizes the accumulated weight of products stocked thereon to compress a compression member disposed within the assembly. An electronic imaging device can be mounted proximate to the assembly and can be oriented to capture an image of the compression member to determine whether a particular shelf needs to be restocked and avoid having to manipulate or remove products from a shelf to determine a current stock level.

Interactive scale with proximity detector
09766117 · 2017-09-19 · ·

An interactive scale may provide a display, load cells, proximity sensor, light sensor, microcontroller, wireless transceiver, audio indicator(s) and/or visual indicator(s). The interactive scale may provide a variety of features, including proximity detection, detection of lighting conditions, wireless data communication, data tracking, and visual/audio indicator(s) that aid in utilizing the scale.