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41.发明申请SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS WHEN DELIVERING PRODUCTS ORDERED BY A CUSTOMER 审中-公开系统和方法，用于分析交付客户订购的产品时的交货限制
公开(公告)号：WO2018013463A1
公开(公告)日：2018-01-18
申请号：PCT/US2017/041329
申请日：2017-07-10
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： MCHALE, Brian G. , MUSANI, Parvez , HIGH, Donald R. , MATTINGLY, Todd D.
IPC: G06Q30/00
Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided that provide for delivering products to customers while analyzing and satisfying product-associated and/or delivery location-associated restrictions. The delivery attempt of the products is commenced after the product-associated restrictions are determined to be satisfied. The delivery of the product or products to the customer or an authorized person is authorized after the delivery location-associated restrictions are determined to be satisfied.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了在分析和满足产品相关和/或传送位置相关限制的同时向客户提供产品的方法和系统。 产品交付尝试在确定满足产品相关限制后开始。 在确定交货地点相关的限制被满足后，授权将产品交付给客户或授权人员。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017218384A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-21
申请号：PCT/US2017/036965
申请日：2017-06-12
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： MATTINGLY, Todd D. , TAYLOR, Robert J. , TOVEY, David , O'BRIEN, John J. , HIGH, Donald R.
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to providing a virtual shopping system. A system for providing a virtual shopping experience comprises: a central computer system, a virtual reality showroom system in communication with the central computer system, the virtual reality showroom portion comprising one or more virtual reality shopping stations, each of the virtual reality shopping stations comprising a display device extending around at least a portion of a user, and configured to present a virtual representation of a shopping space for user navigation, and a user input device, wherein the user input device is configured to allow the user to navigate the virtual representation of the shopping space, a point of sale system in communication with the central computer system, and a fulfillment portion in communication with the central computer system and configured to facilitate transfer of purchased items to the user.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供了用于提供虚拟购物系统的装置和方法。 一种用于提供虚拟购物体验的系统，包括：中央计算机系统，与中央计算机系统通信的虚拟现实展示厅系统，虚拟现实展示厅部分包括一个或多个虚拟现实购物站，每个虚拟现实购物站包括 围绕用户的至少一部分延伸并且被配置为呈现用于用户导航的购物空间的虚拟表示的显示设备以及用户输入设备，其中用户输入设备被配置为允许用户导航虚拟表示 与中央计算机系统通信的销售点系统，以及与中央计算机系统通信并被配置为便于将购买的物品转移给用户的履行部分。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017210547A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-07
申请号：PCT/US2017/035665
申请日：2017-06-02
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： THOMPSON, John P. , HIGH, Donald R. , MCHALE, Brian G. , WINKLE, David C. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: At least one unmanned aerial vehicle operates in conjunction with a control circuit via a network interface. The control circuit receives informational content from the unmanned aerial vehicle and automatically processes that informational content to identify specific content of interest. The control circuit then automatically submits that identified specific content to at least one social networking service to thereby publicly share that content as social media.
Abstract translation: 至少有一架无人机通过网络接口与控制电路配合工作。 控制电路从无人驾驶飞行器接收信息内容并自动处理该信息内容以识别特定的感兴趣内容。 然后，控制电路自动将所标识的特定内容提交给至少一个社交网络服务，从而公开地将该内容作为社交媒体共享。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017205240A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-30
申请号：PCT/US2017/033742
申请日：2017-05-22
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. , ATCHLEY, Michael D.
Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems for fulfilling consumer orders are provided. A stocking station includes at least one robotic stocking arm configured to unload a product from a first receptacle and to place the unloaded product onto a storage shelf, and a first picking station includes a first robotic picking arm configured to pick a first product from the storage shelf and to load the first product picked from the storage shelf into a second receptacle for delivery to a consumer. An empty receptacle placement station includes at least one robotic placing arm configured to place an empty second receptacle onto a packing conveyor configured to transport the empty second receptacle toward the first picking station for loading of the first product into the empty second receptacle. An electronic inventory management device transmits a signal the empty receptacle placement station and the first robotic picking arm.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了用于实现消费者订单的方法和系统。 库存站包括至少一个机器人库存臂，其被配置为从第一容器卸载产品并将未载卸产品放置到储存架上，并且第一采摘站包括第一机器人采摘臂，该第一机器人采摘臂被配置为从存储器中采集第一产品 并且将从储存架取出的第一产品装载到第二容器中以递送给消费者。 空的容器放置站包括至少一个机器人放置臂，其被配置为将空的第二容器放置到包装传送机上，该传送机构造成将空的第二容器朝向第一拾取工位输送，以将第一产品装载到空的第二容器中。 电子库存管理设备向空的容器放置站和第一机器人采摘臂发送信号。
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45.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2017201235A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-23
申请号：PCT/US2017/033246
申请日：2017-05-18
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： WINKLE, David C. , HIGH, Donald R. , MCHALE, Brian G. , MATTINGLY, Todd D.
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems to limit temperature changes of a product during transit, comprising: aerosol temperature control system comprising a product holder configured to support a product, wherein the product holder is separate from the delivery vehicle and comprises a temperature sensor, and an aerosol dispenser system that comprises a reservoir configured to hold aerosol material, an actuator and a dispenser; and a temperature control circuit coupled with the temperature sensor and the actuator, wherein the temperature control circuit is configured to receive temperature data, determine based on current temperature data that a temperature of the first product is greater than a first transport temperature threshold, and to autonomously activate the actuator while the first product is in transit.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了限制温度变化和/或在输送期间控制产品温度的系统和方法。 一些实施例提供了限制运输期间产品的温度变化的系统，包括：气溶胶温度控制系统，其包括被配置为支撑产品的产品保持器，其中产品保持器与传送车辆分离并且包括温度传感器和气雾剂分配器 系统，其包括构造成容纳气溶胶材料的储存器，致动器和分配器; 以及与温度传感器和致动器耦合的温度控制电路，其中温度控制电路被配置为接收温度数据，基于当前温度数据确定第一产品的温度大于第一传输温度阈值，并且 在第一个产品运输过程中自动激活执行器。
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Patent Agency Ranking46.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2017180416A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：PCT/US2017/026277
申请日：2017-04-06
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： ATCHLEY, Michael D. , HIGH, Donald R. , THOMPSON, John P. , JONES, Nathan G.
IPC: G06F19/00
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to transporting containers using an autonomous dolly. Some of these embodiments include systems for transporting containers along delivery paths comprising: an autonomous dolly having a microcontroller and a support portion configured to carry a plurality of containers; a mobile device with a microcontroller in communication with the microcontroller of the dolly; and one or more sensors in communication with the mobile device, the one or more sensors and mobile device configured to triangulate the location of the mobile device; wherein the dolly's microcontroller is configured to receive tracking information from the mobile device's microcontroller and to cause the dolly to follow the mobile device along a delivery path defined by movement of the mobile device from a starting point to an ending point.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，本文提供了用于使用自主小车来运输集装箱的设备和方法。 这些实施例中的一些包括用于沿着输送路径输送容器的系统，包括：具有微控制器和被配置为承载多个容器的支撑部分的自主小车; 具有与微型计算机的微控制器通信的微控制器的移动设备; 以及与所述移动设备通信的一个或多个传感器，所述一个或多个传感器和移动设备被配置为对所述移动设备的位置进行三角测量; 其中所述台车的微控制器被配置为从所述移动设备的微控制器接收跟踪信息并且使所述台车沿着由所述移动设备从起点到终点的移动所限定的递送路径跟随所述移动设备。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017180270A2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：PCT/US2017/021774
申请日：2017-03-10
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. , TAYLOR, Robert C.
Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, methods, and processes are provided to control and allocate UASs. In some embodiments, a system to control unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), comprises: one or more wireless transceivers configured to communicate with the UAS; a control circuit coupled with the transceiver(s); and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: receive sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a UAS; determine, from the sensor data, unique identification of an object at a predefined location; and confirm, from the sensor data, that the identified object is an expected object expected at the predefined location.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017172471A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-05
申请号：PCT/US2017/023732
申请日：2017-03-23
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： JONES, Nathan G. , HIGH, Donald R.
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing aerial animal food delivery. In one embodiment, a system for providing aerial animal food delivery comprises: an unmanned aerial vehicle, an animal food container coupled to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the animal food container being configured to hold animal food during transport by the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a central computer system communicatively coupled to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the central computer system being configured to: instruct the unmanned aerial vehicle to travel to a service location at a service time with the animal food container and instruct a release of the animal food from the animal food container in an unpackaged form at the service location such that the animal food is accessible to and edible by one or more animals upon release.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供空中动物食物递送的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于提供空中动物食物递送的系统包括：无人驾驶飞行器，与无人驾驶飞行器耦合的动物食物容器，动物食物容器被配置为在由无人驾驶飞行器运输期间容纳动物食物， 中央计算机系统通信地耦合到无人驾驶飞行器，中央计算机系统被配置为：指示无人驾驶飞行器在服务时间与动物食品容器一起前往服务地点并且指示从动物释放动物食物 食品容器在服务地点处于未包装形式，使得动物食品在释放时可被一只或多只动物接近并可食用。
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49.发明申请APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT WITH PORTABLE ITEM CONTAINERS 审中-公开装置和方法用于订购带便携式物品容器的充填物
公开(公告)号：WO2017165262A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-28
申请号：PCT/US2017/023140
申请日：2017-03-20
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： VALKOV, Anton , HIGH, Donald R.
CPC classification number: G06Q30/0635 , B65B35/10 , B65B57/00 , G06Q10/083
Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for order fulfillment. A system for order fulfillment comprises: an item container receiver configured to receive a portable item container configured to hold a plurality of items during transport, a release actuator configured to actuate a switch on the portable item container to cause one unit of an item to be released from the portable item container, and a control circuit coupled to the release actuator and configured to selectively activate the release actuator based an order listing a plurality of ordered items in an order database of a fulfillment center to cause an item among the plurality of items to be released from the portable item container for order fulfillment.
Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于订单履行的系统，设备和方法。 一种用于订单履行的系统包括：物品容器接收器，被配置为接收被配置为在运输期间保持多个物品的便携式物品容器，释放致动器被配置为致动便携式物品容器上的开关以使物品的一个单位成为 从便携式物品容器释放;以及控制电路，其耦合到释放致动器，并被配置为基于命令列出执行中心的定购数据库中的多个定购物品来选择性地启动释放致动器，以使多个物品中的物品 从便携式物品容器中释放，以实现订单。
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50.发明申请SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AN INVENTORY OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED BY CUSTOMERS FROM A RETAILER 审中-公开用于管理客户从零售商购买的产品库存的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：WO2017161365A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-21
申请号：PCT/US2017/023160
申请日：2017-03-20
Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Inventor： HIGH, Donald R. , HALBROOK, Courtland J. , HENDRICKS, Joseph W.
Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided that permit a customer to purchase one or more products but not take possession of the products or cause delivery of the products at the time of the purchase order. The products are then stored at one or more product storage locations of the retailer while being marked as purchased by the customer in an inventory management database of the retailer. The customer is provided with a customer interface including a plurality of input fields configured to allow the customer to define one or both of: a delivery time period and a delivery destination for delivery of at least a portion of the products purchased by the customer; and a pickup location and a pickup time period for at least a portion of the products purchased by the customer.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，提供了方法和系统，其允许顾客购买一个或多个产品但不占有产品或在购买订单时导致产品的递送。 然后将产品存储在零售商的一个或多个产品存储位置，同时在零售商的库存管理数据库中被标记为由顾客购买。 向顾客提供包括多个输入栏的顾客界面，所述顾客界面被配置为允许顾客定义以下各项中的一项或两项：递送时间段和用于递送顾客购买的至少一部分产品的递送目的地; 以及顾客购买的至少一部分产品的取货地点和取货时间段。
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