Loading dock authorization-remote control
First Claim
1. A distribution center authorization apparatus for use in a distribution center having at least one dock for exchanging materials with a respective trailer comprising:
- a remote control configured to receive an authorization input and generate an associated activation signal, wherein the authorization input is at least one of a mobile equipment authorization and a user identification input;
at least one dock component located at the dock and configured to actuate in response to the associated activation signal; and
a central hub separate from the remote control and programmed to monitor and track the progress of the remote control through a workflow protocol.
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Abstract
A system and method for remotely controlling loading dock components is disclosed that includes a distribution center having at least one dock station for exchanging materials and a dock component configured to in at least two operational states. An actuator is included that is configured to change the operational state of the dock component in response to an activation signal. A mobile remote control is configured to generate the activation signal to cause the actuator to change the operational state of the dock component and at least one predefined non-activation zone is included such that changing of operational state of the dock component is inhibited when the mobile remote control is located within the at least one predefined non-activation zone.
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21 Claims
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1. A distribution center authorization apparatus for use in a distribution center having at least one dock for exchanging materials with a respective trailer comprising:
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a remote control configured to receive an authorization input and generate an associated activation signal, wherein the authorization input is at least one of a mobile equipment authorization and a user identification input; at least one dock component located at the dock and configured to actuate in response to the associated activation signal; and a central hub separate from the remote control and programmed to monitor and track the progress of the remote control through a workflow protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A workflow authorization system for use in a distribution center having at least one dock with at least one docking component to exchange materials with a respective trailer, the workflow authorization system comprising:
- a controller configured to receive an authorization and generate an activation signal;
a central processing center programmed with a docking operation workflow procedure and configured to monitor and track a position of the controller; and an actuator configured to change the operational state of the dock component in response to the controller position and the activation signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
- a controller configured to receive an authorization and generate an activation signal;
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