B60P3/0257

Automated retail store on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle

An autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles for providing an assortment of items to a customer or a potential customer after such customer or potential customer summons the one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles in an unstructured open or closed environment. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprises one or more compartments configured to contain and secure the assortment of the items to be selected once the summoned autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle arrives to a customer or potential customer.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA ON AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of electric autonomous vehicles for apportioned display of a media, operating autonomously and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous vehicle fleet. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising a screen configured to display the media. Activation, deactivation, brightness modification, in combination with specific media selection enables more efficient media display.

Connector carrier for electronic device kiosk

Connector carriers (e.g., connector carousels) for use with electronic device processing kiosks, such as mobile phone recycling kiosks, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector carrier includes a chassis and a plurality of electrical connectors fixedly positioned around a periphery of the chassis. In operation, the connector carrier is configured to rotate about a central axis to position a selected one of the electrical connectors in a first position adjacent to an inspection area of the kiosk, and then move toward the inspection area to move the selected electrical connector from the first position to a second position in which a user can connect a mobile phone to the electrical connector.

Utility trailer assembly
11440602 · 2022-09-13 ·

Disclosed is a utility trailer assembly capable of transitioning between a towing position and a utility position. The tow position allows for efficient transportation of the utility trailer assembly to and from various locations. In the utility position, the utility trailer assembly provides access to a plurality of storage and multi-use areas and compartments.

Information processing system and information processing method

An information processing system includes: a movable object that operates as a movable shop after business hours of a predetermined shop; and a control unit that executes acquiring product information, the product information being information relevant to a plurality of foodstuffs loaded in the movable object, each of the plurality of foodstuffs being a product of the predetermined shop and being discounted due to an expiration date, and controlling a route of the movable object based on the product information. The control unit controls the route of the movable object, based on a ratio of kinds of the plurality of foodstuffs loaded in the movable object, as the product information.

Mobile generator
11404995 · 2022-08-02 · ·

A mobile generator includes a housing having a top portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion includes an energy-receiving component. The mobile generator also includes an arm pivotally coupled to the housing at a first pivot point and to the first side portion at a second pivot point. A first motion controller is configured to drive rotation of the arm about the first pivot point, and a second motion controller configured to drive rotation of the first side portion about the second pivot point.

Apparatus and Method For A Mobile Fryer System
20220248905 · 2022-08-11 ·

A fryer system includes a fryer and an oil storage assembly. The oil storage assembly includes a feed pipe coupled at a first end to a fry pot of the fryer and coupled at a second end to a pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a pump and a valve. The oil storage system further includes a storage pipe coupled at a first end to the pump assembly and coupled at a second end to a storage tank. The fryer system can perform an oil fill operation whereby the pump drives cooking oil from the storage tank to the fry pot and an oil drain operation whereby the pump drives cooking oil from the fry pot to the storage tank. A controller controls the oil fill and oil drain operations and transmits communications to a remote command center. The controller can also transmit communications to a driver display device.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ONE-CLICK DELIVERY OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
20220180419 · 2022-06-09 ·

A delivery system includes a database configured to store information of a customer where the information includes a default payment method, a communication system configured to communicate with an autonomous vehicle and with a device of the customer, where the device includes a display screen having a button to summon an autonomous vehicle, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the delivery system to receive an indication via the communication system that the button on the device of the customer has been clicked, and instruct the autonomous vehicle to travel to a location of the customer.

Advertising on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle exterior

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of electric autonomous vehicle for apportioned display of a media, operating autonomously and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous vehicle fleet. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising a screen configured to display the media. Activation, deactivation, brightness modification, in combination with specific media selection enables more efficient media display.

MOBILE BUSINESS UNIT HAVING REMOVABLE WHEELS, AUTOMATIC LIFT AND LEVELING SYSTEM, AND REMOVABLE OR RETRACTABLE HITCH & COMPOSITE IMPERMEABLE FLOORING STRUCTURE HAVING INTEGRATED BASEBOARDS
20220144157 · 2022-05-12 ·

Mobile business units can provide business units for a variety of businesses including, for example, a mobile kitchen or “ghost kitchen”, a mobile insurance or disaster relief office, and a mobile medical facility. Novel impermeable surface configurations enabling sterilization of the interior of the mobile business units are provided. Novel deployment of the mobile business unit can include removal of an axle frame, tires, and axles to convert the mobile business unit to a stationary business unit. A removable hitch assembly can shorten the length of the mobile business unit. Cloud software can integrate the business unit with delivery drivers to lower the cost of “last mile delivery” to end customers.