Intelligent shelving system
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1. A shelving system having at least one selectively positionable shelf, comprising:
- a positioning mechanism adapted to support and selectively position said at least one shelf;
a power operator connected to said positioning mechanism and adapted to selectively operate said positioning mechanism so that said positioning mechanism selectively positions said shelf;
a control system operably associated with said power operator, said power operator being responsive to control input from said control system; and
at least one touch switch operably associated with said control system and adapted to provide control input to said control system.
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Abstract
An intelligent shelving system uses touch sensors to operate power-operated, adjustable shelves. Touch sensors also are used as limit switches to control shelf motion, to monitor the encroachment of shelved items on shelves, to detect spills, and to control other related devices and functions, such as shelf lighting. Display units are provided to provide information relating to objects stored in the shelving system and to the operation of the shelving system.
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1. A shelving system having at least one selectively positionable shelf, comprising:
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a positioning mechanism adapted to support and selectively position said at least one shelf;
a power operator connected to said positioning mechanism and adapted to selectively operate said positioning mechanism so that said positioning mechanism selectively positions said shelf;
a control system operably associated with said power operator, said power operator being responsive to control input from said control system; and
at least one touch switch operably associated with said control system and adapted to provide control input to said control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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