Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Black, Thomas (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S247000, C414S793800, C294S087100, C250S566000, C209S566000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11040682
ABSTRACT:
A method of determining pallet layers for placement by a material handling system robot can include identifying cases for inclusion in a pallet and identifying case dimension information for the cases. Using the case dimension information, the cases can be classified into at least one group, wherein each group is defined by a height range such that cases classified within a group have a height within the height range associated with that group. Cases of one of the groups can be assigned to locations within a pallet layer, wherein the pallet layer has an area within a predefined area range.
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Robertson Angela I.
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