Virtual reality warehouse management system complement

Patent 6744436 Issued on June 1, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date:

May 25, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Patent References

Virtual command post Patent #: 6215498
Issued on: 04/10/2001
Inventor: Filo, et al.

Inventors

Application

No. 09700337 filed on 05/25/1999

US Classes:

345/427, Space transformation345/419Three-dimension

Examiners

Primary: Jankus, Almis R.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Nath & Associates

International Class

G06T 1510

Abstract

An image generator system (5) with a warehouse database (3) that is integrated to an image generator system human interface (FIG. 6) (virtual reality) and integrated to a warehouse management system's (WMS) stock location system (FIG. 1). This software and hardware combination performs warehousing functions in a simple, visual, real time, non real time and three-dimensional environment. This computer combination is intended for organizations to more efficiently manage the warehousing process—especially by locating key positions. World famine can be reduced with the capabilities of visualizing locations within any warehouse. All industries that use warehouses can ultimately use this virtual reality warehouse management system complement to augment their distribution process. The combination of two previous technologies: that of Virtual Reality (real time 3D graphics) and the field of warehousing and warehouse management systems.

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