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Sort systems and methods

  • US 9,043,013 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2014
  • Issued: 05/26/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for identifying a particular bin from a plurality of bins for sorting an item, comprising:

  • a plurality of bins configured to receive sorted items;

    a keypad comprising a plurality of keys, where in at least some of the keys are associated with individual bins of the plurality of bins and at least some of the keys include lights; and

    a control system configured to;

    receive destination data captured from the item;

    identify, based at least in part on the received data, a particular bin within the plurality of bins to which the item is to be sorted; and

    trigger illumination of one or more lights on the keypad associated with the particular bin.

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