公开(公告)号：WO2017156067A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/021278

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  JONES, Matthew Allen ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  ATCHLEY, Michael Dean ,  MCHALE, Brian Gerard

IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract: A budget-constrained, machine-learning system is described that creates a shopping (purchase) list and performs on-line ordering and delivery. It receives the shopper's past purchase receipts from a retail store, pharmacy and/or auto center. It may attach to a web server to acquire on-line browsing information. The system creates a Purchase List from acquired information. The system receives a budget and determines if all items on the Purchase List can be bought under the budget. If not, the items are given priority ratings. The system walks down the list to in decreasing priority rating order identifying items to purchase without exceeding the budget. The shopper may override the items identified to be purchased. Shopper override is monitored by a machine learning engine which adjusts the priority rating of the item or the period of replacement for the next shopping trip/session, allowing for more accurate results and flexibility.

Abstract translation: 描述了预算受限的机器学习系统，其创建购物（购买）列表并执行在线订购和递送。 它从零售店，药房和/或汽车中心收到购物者的过去购物收据。 它可以连接到Web服务器以获取在线浏览信息。 系统根据获取的信息创建采购清单。 系统收到预算并确定购买清单上的所有项目是否可以在预算下购买。 如果不是，这些项目被赋予优先评级。 系统在列表中逐步降低优先级评级顺序，以确定要购买的商品而不超出预算。 购物者可以覆盖识别出要购买的物品。 购物者覆盖由机器学习引擎进行监控，该引擎调整物品的优先级或下一次购物行程/会话的替换周期，从而获得更准确的结果和灵活性。

公开(公告)号：WO2017151743A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/020158

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083

Abstract: A control circuit dynamically identifies ad hoc shuttle points. By one approach the control circuit identifies ad hoc shuttle points as a function of available cargo delivery vehicles and en route cargo (including items to be delivered to a specific recipient address). The control circuit then automatically assigns at least two of the available cargo delivery vehicles to meet at a particular ad hoc shuttle point in order to move at least one of the items from a first one of the available cargo delivery vehicles to a second one of the cargo delivery vehicles to thereby effect deliver}- of the item to the corresponding specific recipient address.

Abstract translation: 控制电路动态识别临时穿梭点。 通过一种方法，控制电路根据可用货物运送车辆和途中货物（包括将被运送到特定收件人地址的物品）来识别临时穿梭点。 控制电路然后自动分配至少两个可用的货物运送车辆以在特定的特定班车点相遇，以便将物品中的至少一个从第一个可用货物运送车辆移动到第二个 货物运送车辆，从而实现物品交付到相应的特定收件人地址。

公开(公告)号：WO2017142760A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/017003

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D.

IPC: B65F1/14 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/52 ,  G01G23/36

Abstract: In some embodiments, a receptacle for storing one or more products discarded by a consumer includes a side wall defining a receptacle opening for receiving a product, a closed bottom end, and an interior cavity configured to retain the product. The receptacle may include a product detecting sensor configured to detect the product proximate the receptacle opening, a product weight sensor configured to detect a weight of the product retained in the interior cavity, and a control unit in communication with the product detecting sensor and the product weight sensor. The control unit may be configured to obtain sensor data from the product detecting sensor and the product weight sensor, identify the product based on the obtained sensor data, and add the identified product to a shopping list of the consumer. Methods of adding a product discarded by a consumer to a shopping list of the consumer are also described.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，用于存储消费者丢弃的一种或多种产品的容器包括限定用于容纳产品的容器开口的侧壁，封闭底端和内腔， 产品。 所述容器可以包括产品检测传感器和产品检测传感器，所述产品检测传感器构造成检测接近所述容器开口的产品，产品重量传感器构造成检测保持在所述内腔中的产品的重量，以及控制单元与产品检测传感器和产品 重量传感器。 控制单元可以被配置为从产品检测传感器和产品重量传感器获得传感器数据，基于获得的传感器数据识别产品，并且将识别的产品添加到消费者的购物清单。 还描述了将消费者丢弃的产品添加到消费者的购物清单中的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2017083517A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2016/061332

申请日：2016-11-10

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, V, John J.

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q50/10 ,  G06Q50/22

CPC classification number: G06F19/3456 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method and system for home delivery of prescribed medication comprise processing a prescription for a medication at a first location, purchasing at least one item of interest at a second location, and combining the prescribed medication and the at least one item of interest under a same delivery to a third location determined by a user of the prescribed medication and at least one item of interest.

Abstract translation: 用于处方药物的送达的方法和系统包括在第一位置处处理药物的处方，在第二位置处购买至少一个感兴趣的物品，并且将处方药物与处方 至少一个感兴趣的项目在相同的交付下由处方药物的用户确定的第三个位置和至少一个感兴趣的项目。

公开(公告)号：WO2017074989A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：PCT/US2016/058756

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/12

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing package release for an unmanned aerial system. An apparatus for releasing packages for retrieval by an unmanned aerial system comprises a plurality of arms configured to surround a plurality of packages stacked vertically in an extended position, a plurality of powered hinges at a base of each of the plurality of arms, and a control circuit coupled to the plurality of powered hinges. The control circuit being configured to: determine a height for a first lowered position for the plurality of arms at which the plurality arms do not obstruct an unmanned aerial vehicle from coupling with a coupling structure on a first package of the plurality of packages positioned at a top of the plurality of packages, and cause the plurality of powered hinges to pivot the plurality of arms from the extended position to the first lowered position.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于为无人驾驶航空系统提供包裹释放的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于释放包装以供无人航空系统取回的设备，包括：多个臂，其被配置为围绕在延伸位置中竖直堆叠的多个包裹;多个臂中的每一个的基部处的多个动力铰链;以及控制器 电路耦合到多个动力铰链。 所述控制电路被配置为：确定所述多个臂不阻碍无人驾驶飞行器的多个臂的第一降低位置的高度与定位在所述多个包装中的第一包装上的联接结构 使多个动力铰链将多个臂从伸出位置枢转到第一降低位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017070286A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/057813

申请日：2016-10-20

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  NATARAJAN, Chandrashekar ,  GAT, Dhaval

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0643 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06T19/006

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing a virtual shopping space. In one embodiment, a system for providing a virtual shopping space comprises a projection display device, a motion tracking device, a control circuit coupled to the projection display device and the motion tracking device. The control circuit is configured to: cause the projection display device to project at least a portion of a virtual store into a physical space to a user, the virtual store comprising a plurality of interactive virtual items, modify the display of the at least the portion of the virtual store based on user motion detected by the motion tracking device, receive a user selection of an interactive virtual item in the virtual store, and submit, to an order fulfillment and shipment system, a purchase order for a real-world item, corresponding to the selected interactive virtual item in the virtual store.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于提供虚拟购物空间的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于提供虚拟购物空间的系统包括投影显示设备，运动跟踪设备，耦合到投影显示设备和运动跟踪设备的控制电路。 控制电路被配置为：使得投影显示装置将虚拟商店的至少一部分投影到用户的物理空间中，该虚拟商店包括多个交互式虚拟物品，修改至少该部分的显示 基于由所述运动跟踪设备检测到的用户运动来确定所述虚拟商店的所述虚拟商店，接收用户对所述虚拟商店中的交互式虚拟物品的选择，并且向订单履行和运送系统提交真实世界物品的购买订单， 对应于虚拟商店中所选的交互式虚拟物品。

公开(公告)号：WO2018098131A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2017/062729

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  O'BRIEN, John J.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  A47G29/12 ,  A47G29/124 ,  A47G29/14

Abstract: An intelligent and secure storage unit includes a plurality of storage compartments, an environmental control apparatus, a transceiver, and a control circuit. The environmental control apparatus is configured to individually control environmental conditions in each of the plurality of storage compartments. The control circuit assigns individual compartments according to an identity of the courier using the compartment, and whether the compartment will receive a package from a courier or return a package to the courier. The unmanned autonomous vehicle deposits a package, the control circuit obtains environmental information concerning environmental conditions required by the package, and adjusts the environmental control apparatus of the selected compartment to provide the environmental conditions required by the package.

公开(公告)号：WO2018094151A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2017/062178

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. ,  COX, David C. ,  O'BRIEN, John J.

IPC: G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/74 ,  G01S13/87 ,  G01S13/00

Abstract: A product distribution system in a building includes an unmanned vehicle and a control circuit in the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle operates independently within the building. The unmanned vehicle is configured to transmit and receive first ultra wideband (UWB) signals. The control circuit is configured to determine the position of the unmanned vehicle based upon an analysis of at least some of the first UWB signals, and to navigate the unmanned vehicle according to the position. The unmanned vehicle is configured to transmit second UWB signals to a device operating within the building, and responsively receive third UWB signals from the device. Based upon the analyzing of the third UWB signals, the control circuit determines a position of the device to avoid a collision between the unmanned vehicle and the device.

公开(公告)号：WO2018075712A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：PCT/US2017/057291

申请日：2017-10-19

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： WEBB, Tim W. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided that permit a customer to purchase products from a retailer and elect an option for a friend or family member of the customer to pick up the ordered products from the retail facility of the retailer associated with the geographic location of the customer. If the friend or family member of the customer agrees to pick up the products for the customer, and if the customer agrees to have the selected friend or family member of the customer pick up the products for the customer, the friend or family member is allowed to pick up the products at the retail facility associated with the geographic location of the customer. The customer is then allowed to either pick up the products from such a friend or family member or the friend or family member may deliver the products to the customer.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了允许顾客从零售商购买产品并且选择顾客的朋友或家庭成员从零售店购买订购产品的选项的方法和系统 与客户的地理位置相关联的零售商。 如果顾客的朋友或家庭成员同意为顾客提取产品，并且如果顾客同意让选定的朋友或顾客的家庭成员为顾客提取产品，则允许该朋友或家庭成员 在与客户的地理位置相关联的零售设施处拾取产品。 然后允许顾客从这样的朋友或家庭成员拿起产品，或者朋友或家庭成员可以将产品递送给顾客。

公开(公告)号：WO2018049148A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050664

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Inventor： CANTRELL, Robert L. ,  THOMPSON, John P. ,  WINKLE, David C. ,  ATCHLEY, Michael D. ,  HIGH, Donald R. ,  MATTINGLY, Todd D. ,  MCHALE, Brian G. ,  O'BRIEN, John J. ,  SIMON, John F. ,  JONES, Nathan G. ,  TAYLOR, Robert C.

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00

Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system coupled with the motor and configured to enable the respective UAVs to move themselves; and wherein a first UAV control circuit of a first UAV of the multiple UAVs is configured to access power level data corresponding to each of the multiple UAVs, and select a second UAV of the multiple UAVs based at least in part on a power level of the second UAV relative to a threshold power level corresponding to a first task to be performed and a predicted power usage by the second UAV while utilizing a first tool system temporarily cooperated with the second UAV in performing the first task.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了包括多个无人驾驶飞行器（UAV）的无人空中作业系统，每个无人飞行器包括：无人飞行器控制电路; 电机; 以及推进系统，所述推进系统与所述马达耦合并且被配置成使得所述相应的UAV能够自身移动; 并且其中所述多个UAV中的第一UAV的第一UAV控制电路被配置为访问与所述多个UAV中的每个UAV相对应的功率水平数据，并且至少部分地基于所述多个UAV中的第二UAV的功率水平来选择所述多个UAV中的第二UAV。 第二UAV相对于与要执行的第一任务相对应的阈值功率水平以及第二UAV在利用与第二UAV临时合作执行第一任务的第一工具系统时的预测功率使用。