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System and method of allocating objects within storage bins

  • US 9,869,574 B2
  • Filed: 05/16/2016
  • Issued: 01/16/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle comprising:

  • a passenger cabin;

    a plurality of storage bins coupled within said passenger cabin, said plurality of storage bins comprising at least a first storage bin and a second storage bin; and

    an object allocation system comprising;

    a motion sensor coupled within each storage bin of said plurality of storage bins, said motion sensor configured to monitor motion within said plurality of storage bins;

    a profile sensor coupled within said each storage bin, said profile sensor configured to determine an available capacity within said plurality of storage bins; and

    a controller configured to;

    determine a boarding status of the vehicle;

    activate said motion sensor from a sleep mode state based on the boarding status of the vehicle;

    activate said profile sensor coupled within said first storage bin, said profile sensor activated based on detection of motion within said first storage bin;

    activate said profile sensor coupled within said second storage bin, said profile sensor activated based on detection of motion within said second storage bin;

    transmit an indication of the available capacity within said first storage bin; and

    determine a rearrangement recommendation for objects within said first storage bin and said second storage bin based on the available capacity within said first storage bin and said second storage bin.

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