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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8145350 | Method and system for building a load A palletizer for automatically building a load with product from an infeed area is disclosed. It includes means for defining a desired volume of a load including a length sensor, a width sensor, and a height sensor. It also includes means for transporting product fr... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8086345 | Targeted product distribution system and method A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-unde... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082059 | Order-picking method and order-picking apparatus An order-picker order picks in an order-picking zone, with the result that the first number of order-picking zones is equal to the second number of order-pickers, and in that the order-picking computer sets the boundaries between adjacent order-picking zones in a va... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7877164 | Method and system for assembling pallets for stock orders A method of assembling pallets 14, 20, 28 containing first stock units 50 for use in the fulfillment of stock orders, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of first pallets 14 each containing a quantity of the first stock unit... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7643901 | Unit for preparing groups of products in layers for palletizing A unit for preparing groups (1) of products in layers (S) for palletizing comprises: a motor-driven element (4) for controlled pick up and release of the groups (1) of products from the first surface (3) to a second surface (5), po... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7386366 | Feedback estimation of joint forces and joint movements Apparatus and methods are provided for estimating joint forces and moments in human beings. A forward dynamics module determines simulated kinematic data. An error correction controller forces tracking error between the simulated kinematic data and measured (or desi... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7369050 | Curtain for isolating radio propagation zones A curtain for a radio frequency identification (RFID) system including a transponder, an antenna, and a reader, the antenna coupled to the reader, the antenna and the reader for transmitting a radio signal to the transponder and for receiving a response radio signal... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369051 | Method for isolating radio propagation zones A method for using a radio frequency identification (RFID) system including a transponder, an antenna, and a reader, the antenna coupled to the reader, the antenna and the reader for transmitting a radio signal to the transponder and for receiving a response radio s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369049 | System for isolating radio propagation zones A radio frequency identification (RFID) system including a transponder, an antenna, and a reader, the antenna coupled to the reader, the antenna and the reader for transmitting a radio signal to the transponder and for receiving a response radio signal from the tran... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7359980 | Progressive streaming media rendering A system and process for providing progressively higher quality versions of an audio and/or video program over a client-server based network. In response to a user command to view a particular program, the client requests layered data associated with the program fro... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7360211 | System for automated generation of config to order software stacks A method for automatically generating a software stack in an information handling system. The information handling system includes a software process partition. The method includes generating a manifest identifying software stack contents, creating a target partitio... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339476 | Systems and methods that integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with industrial controllers The subject invention relates to systems and methods that provide electronic data (e.g., Electronic Product Code (EPC) data) obtained from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags by RFID readers and/or from servers to one or more industrial components (e.g., cont... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331440 | Automated order mixing system An automated order mixing system includes a mixing sub-system having a plurality of angled vertically stacked product guides feeding a mixing conveyor whereon a client's order of product cases is processed, the vertical stacking enabling the creation of a number of ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7321806 | Combined trimming and skiving of stock Cutting and skiving patterns to be used in the production of product rolls from a master roll are selected so as to optimize trim efficiency. The product rolls have widths ordered by customers. In selecting these cutting and skiving patterns, cutting patterns that c... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7317961 | Substrate processing apparatus and method of transporting substrates and method of processing substrates in substrate processing apparatus A substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of cells each including a predetermined processing unit, a transport mechanism, and a cell controller. The cell controller independently controls operations in each cell in accordance with transport setting and p... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7305324 | System and method for identifying, validating, weighing and characterizing moving or stationary vehicles and cargo An asset identification and information infrastructure management (AI3M) device having an automated identification technology system (AIT), a Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for Movements System II (TC-AIMS II), a weigh-in-motion system (WIM-II), ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7295888 | System for evaluating a parts carrier A method is disclosed for evaluating a parts carrier that is operatively associated with a material handling process. The method includes determining a plurality of parts to be processed, determining one or more types of the plurality of parts to be processed, and d... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7266422 | Automated palletizing cases having mixed sizes and shapes A method for stacking cases on a pallet includes supplying cases to a buffer, determining physical characteristics of buffer cases including dimensions of a case base and case height, and determining available positions on the pallet where a buffer case can be place... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7266421 | System for controlling lifting and remote handling units located in a confined enclosure The control system is used to control manipulation equipment (41) and carrying equipment (43) confined in a containment (40) inaccessible to operators and to perform maintenance operations related to electronic circuits for onboard equipment enc... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260450 | Apparatus and method for controlling elastic actuator An internal pressure of a hydropneumatic drive actuator is measured by a pressure measurement device, a displacement amount of a movable mechanism is measured, a desired value and a measurement value of the displacement are inputted so that a position error is compe... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7251545 | Ring management system The present invention provides a production system capable of further improving production efficiency and quality. The ring management system comprises size measurement unit 300 for measuring size (l, t) of the ring w, first convey unit 400 for moving ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7248373 | Workpiece configuration detection system and method An assembly includes a platform for supporting and moving a tire along therealong. A light emitter of a first detection assembly transmits a first signal from emitter around the tire in to determine the height of the tire. A light receiver of the first detection ass... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243012 | Electronic apparatuses having vehicle-information determining function, and vehicle-information sharing system using the apparatuses An electronic apparatus includes an input line connectable to a supply source for vehicle information, a data transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting and receiving data, a current memory for storing vehicle information from the input line, a last memory for... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7243053 | Method and apparatus for virtual control of operational scale models A virtual scale model operating environment for controlling operational scale models. The virtual scale model operating environment includes a virtual controller that provides simulated environmental parameters normally associated with real operation. The virtual co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7243001 | Time-based warehouse movement maps A computer software facility for generating and implementing a temporal map depicting a relationship between locations in a warehouse or distribution center is described. The facility tracks the movement in the warehouse, including the time it takes for mobile eleme... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7203570 | Stowage and retrieval system A storage and retrieval system is provided that automates the process of handling a mixed inventory of palletized and containerized items. The invention is particularly useful in handling cargo and weapons within a ship's hold or magazine. When used on a ship, the i... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7200465 | Automated container storage and delivery system A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194332 | Data based node penalties A method for determining a node based penalty for use in a path finding algorithm for an automated material handling system (AMHS) is described. The AMHS includes a track interconnecting a plurality of nodes, and on which a plurality of material transport vehicles (... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7184858 | Apparatus and method for controlling elastic actuator An internal pressure of a hydropneumatic drive actuator is measured by a pressure measurement device, a displacement amount of a movable mechanism is measured, a desired value and a measurement value of the displacement are inputted so that a position error is compe... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7184855 | Automated container storage and delivery system A container storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system. A palletizer is provided for forming a group of containers from the individual container storage and delivery system into a layer or a partial layer, and placing th... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7142938 | Manufacturing management system and method A manufacturing management system and method. The system includes a manufacturing execution system and a plurality of manufacturing sites coupled to the manufacturing execution system. The manufacturing execution system comprises management data to support the manuf... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7139637 | Order allocation to minimize container stops in a distribution center An order allocation algorithm maximizes throughput by reducing the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order. This is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer o... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7123988 | System and apparatus for materials transport and storage A system for moving a pallet is provided. The system provides for a pair of pallets each having means for inducing movement in relation to an other pallet. Further, logic is provided for calculating a movement instruction to move the pallets relative to each other. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7123975 | Manufacturing management system and method A manufacturing management system and method for cross-site lot handling is provided. The system includes a management unit and a target manufacturing site. The target manufacturing site receives a lot, checks whether a lot handling request indicating the lot and th... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7113883 | Test configuration and data management system and associated method for enterprise test operations Enterprise test configuration and data management systems and associated methods are disclosed for test, measurement and automation environments that allow management, configuration and analysis of test systems and associated data across enterprise-wide test operati... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7110856 | Automated container storage and delivery system A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093756 | Distributed production control Techniques for distributed production control include tagging unfinished products with electronically accessible production information that identifies aspects in which the products are to be produced differently. The production information is used to control an asp... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086518 | Method of supplying workpieces to workstations using an autoloader A method of controlling an autoloader that supplies workpieces to a plurality of workstations. Each of the workstations is operable to generate and transmit a call signal, a ready signal and an error signal. In accordance with the method, the autoloader supplies wor... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081832 | Method and apparatus for obtaining data regarding a parking location A system, apparatus and computer program code for obtaining data regarding one or more parking locations. According to embodiments of the present invention, an interface can be used to receive data regarding one or more parking locations. Users or devices at one or ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069099 | Method of transporting and processing substrates in substrate processing apparatus A substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of cells each including a predetermined processing unit, a transport mechanism, and a cell controller. The cell controller independently controls operations in each cell in accordance with transport setting and p... | 06/27/2006 |
