A vehicle includes a plurality of systems. Each system performs a function of the automobile. In an example embodiment, a plurality of system controllers, one for each system, controls the operation of the system. Each system controller controls how its corresponding system performs its function. When all system controllers are functional, a system controller generates control signals for its corresponding system. When one system controller ceased to operate, another system controller may control the system that corresponds to the failed system controller. Distributing control of systems among the various system controllers increases reliability.

In one embodiment, a configurable system may be capable of verification and include a modular control unit configured to control power. The modular control unit may include a first contact element configured to receive the power, a backplate, and at least one device control assembly. Other embodiments may include a system configured for dynamically assignable pairings. Further embodiments may include a backplate configured to control power to at least one load device, the backplate including one or more power control elements. Additional embodiments may include a system including a receptacle. The system with the receptacle may include a modular control unit, a backplate, a contact element, and at least one device control assembly configured to be removably coupled to the backplate.

The present invention relates to an integrated management system for heterogeneous logistics automation equipment, including: an equipment standard protocol server adapted to receive commands from a plurality of warehouse management systems (WMS), to check equipment standard protocol identification (ESP ID) matching the received commands, and to produce work information in the form of telegram: a plurality of warehouse control systems (WCS) adapted to control the logistics automation equipment through the work information produced from the equipment standard protocol server; and a plurality of equipment control systems (ECS) adapted to receive the work information from the plurality of warehouse control systems (WCS) to control the logistics automation equipment.

The present invention relates to an integrated management system for heterogeneous logistics automation equipment, including: an equipment standard protocol server adapted to receive commands from a plurality of warehouse management systems (WMS), to check equipment standard protocol identification (ESP ID) matching the received commands, and to produce work information in the form of telegram: a plurality of warehouse control systems (WCS) adapted to control the logistics automation equipment through the work information produced from the equipment standard protocol server; and a plurality of equipment control systems (ECS) adapted to receive the work information from the plurality of warehouse control systems (WCS) to control the logistics automation equipment.

In an embodiment, a method includes deploying a learning bot onto a system of bots, where the learning bot monitors a first bot of the system of bots, the first bot executing a first automated process. The method further includes determining a learning phase of the learning bot. The learning bot utilizes a plurality of learning phases including a first learning phase, a second learning phase and a third learning phase. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the learning bot is in the third learning phase, the learning bot: monitoring activity related to the first automated process; collecting data related to the monitored activity; analyzing at least a portion of the collected data; identifying an automatic tuning adjustment responsive to the analyzing; and automatically making the automatic tuning adjustment to the first automated process.

In an embodiment, a method includes deploying a learning bot onto a system of bots, where the learning bot monitors a first bot of the system of bots, the first bot executing a first automated process. The method further includes determining a learning phase of the learning bot. The learning bot utilizes a plurality of learning phases including a first learning phase, a second learning phase and a third learning phase. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the learning bot is in the third learning phase, the learning bot: monitoring activity related to the first automated process; collecting data related to the monitored activity; analyzing at least a portion of the collected data; identifying an automatic tuning adjustment responsive to the analyzing; and automatically making the automatic tuning adjustment to the first automated process.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for determining item availability are provided. A computer implemented method for determining item availability in a shopping space comprising: receiving a request for an item for purchase from a customer, querying an inventory database to determine whether the item for purchase is in stock, in an event that the item for purchase is not in stock according to the inventory database: determining an out of stock response to present to the customer, in an event that the item for purchase is in stock according the inventory database: instructing a motorized transport unit to travel to a display space in the shopping space corresponding to the item for the purchase, determining whether the item is available in the display space based on information captured by one or more sensors of the motorized transport unit, and in an event that the item for purchase is not available in the display space: determining an item unavailable response to present to the customer.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for determining item availability are provided. A computer implemented method for determining item availability in a shopping space comprising: receiving a request for an item for purchase from a customer, querying an inventory database to determine whether the item for purchase is in stock, in an event that the item for purchase is not in stock according to the inventory database: determining an out of stock response to present to the customer, in an event that the item for purchase is in stock according the inventory database: instructing a motorized transport unit to travel to a display space in the shopping space corresponding to the item for the purchase, determining whether the item is available in the display space based on information captured by one or more sensors of the motorized transport unit, and in an event that the item for purchase is not available in the display space: determining an item unavailable response to present to the customer.

A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor.

A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor.