TARGETED PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A method of converting received products to a transportable form for automatic conveyance about a distribution center, the method comprising the steps of:
- transmitting from a central computer a first conveying signal to convey products to a trash removal workstation to convert the products to a transportable form;
receiving a signal at the central computer indicating that the products have arrived at the trash removal workstation;
receiving product identifier information originating from a product identifier located on each product from at least one of a bed scanner, a handheld scanner, a keyboard and a touch-screen monitor;
storing the product identifier information in a database associated with the central computer;
determining at the central computer a first set of instructions to transmit to the touch-screen monitor, the first set of instructions comprising information on how to remove trash associated with the product and properly convert the received products to a transportable form;
transmitting from the central computer the first set of instructions for displaying the first set of instructions on the touch-screen monitor;
receiving at the central computer a confirmation signal from a user that the first set of instructions have been implemented; and
transmitting from the central computer a second conveying signal to convey the products away from the trash removal workstation.
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Abstract
A targeted product distribution system is described herein with respect to an exemplary management of product flow through a distribution center. Specifically, the system and method described herein is directed to the management and display of direct and easily-understood instructions, such that average individuals, as well as those with mental disabilities, will be able to contribute equally to the overall process.
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1. A method of converting received products to a transportable form for automatic conveyance about a distribution center, the method comprising the steps of:
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transmitting from a central computer a first conveying signal to convey products to a trash removal workstation to convert the products to a transportable form; receiving a signal at the central computer indicating that the products have arrived at the trash removal workstation; receiving product identifier information originating from a product identifier located on each product from at least one of a bed scanner, a handheld scanner, a keyboard and a touch-screen monitor; storing the product identifier information in a database associated with the central computer; determining at the central computer a first set of instructions to transmit to the touch-screen monitor, the first set of instructions comprising information on how to remove trash associated with the product and properly convert the received products to a transportable form; transmitting from the central computer the first set of instructions for displaying the first set of instructions on the touch-screen monitor; receiving at the central computer a confirmation signal from a user that the first set of instructions have been implemented; and transmitting from the central computer a second conveying signal to convey the products away from the trash removal workstation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of confirming that the converted products are conveyable throughout the distribution center.
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16. A method of converting received products to a transportable form for automatic conveyance about a distribution center, the method comprising the steps of:
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transmitting from a central computer a first conveying signal to convey products to a trash removal workstation to convert the products to a transportable form; receiving a signal at the central computer indicating that the products have arrived at the trash removal workstation; receiving product identifier information originating from a product identifier located on each product from at least one of a bed scanner, a handheld scanner, a keyboard and a touch-screen monitor; storing the product identifier information in a database associated with the central computer; determining at the central computer a first set of instructions to transmit to the touch-screen monitor, the first set of instructions comprising information on how to remove trash associated with the product and properly convert the received products to a transportable form; transmitting from the central computer the first set of instructions for displaying the first set of instructions on the touch-screen monitor; ensuring that no errors are associated with the products; ensuring that the products have been converted to the correct conveyance method; ensuring that the converted products are conveyable throughout the distribution center; ensuring that the trash has been removed from the products; receiving at the central computer a confirmation signal from a user that the first set of instructions have been implemented; and transmitting from the central computer a second conveying signal to convey the products away from the trash removal workstation. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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