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AUTOMATED RETURN SHOPPING CART

  • US 20150205300A1
  • Filed: 01/22/2014
  • Published: 07/23/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated return shopping cart, comprising:

  • a shopping cart;

    an automation component having at least a programmable logic controller, a rechargeable battery, the powertrain components, and brakes, wherein said automation component is mechanically connected to at least two wheels of the shopping cart;

    a GPS component disposed on said shopping cart and electrically connected to said automation component;

    at least one object sensor disposed on said shopping cart and electrically connected to said automation component, wherein said object sensor is configured to detect objects in front of said shopping cart;

    an activity sensor disposed on a handle of said shopping cart and electrically connected to said automation component, wherein said activity sensor is configured to detect whenever said handle is being contacted;

    a first docking port disposed on said shopping cart and electrically connected to said automation component, wherein said first docking component is configured to direct electrical power supplied thereto to said battery; and

    wherein said automation component is configured to create a desired path to a desired destination using data from said GPS component, propel said cart to the desired destination after receiving a signal from said activity sensor, and avoid objects in the desired path using signals from said object sensors.

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