High volume conveyor sortation system

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2006-12-07

2011-11-15

Prakasam, Ramya (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

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ABSTRACT:
A sortation system and method of sorting product includes providing a sorter assembly and a supply system supplying product that is received by the sorter assembly. Product supplied to the sorter assembly is monitored and a parameter is determined that is indicative of the relationship between product supplied to the sorter assembly and product being sorted by the sorter assembly. The supply system is controlled as a function of a value of the parameter.

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