Patent ID: 8515575
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A mobile fulfillment device for dispensing at least one article stored in one of a plurality of predetermined storage locations, said device comprising: a wireless transceiver for communicating with a remote system controller, including transmission of at least one instruction from the remote system controller to provide instruction to a control system; a dispenser for dispensing the at least one article in response to instruction received from said control system, said fulfillment device being vertically adjustable to enable fulfillment of articles at different heights; a sensor for detecting inventory levels of articles in at least one predetermined storage location; a mobile frame supporting said fulfillment device and said wireless transceiver; and at least three wheels coupled to said mobile frame and providing mobility to the fulfillment device based on at least one of said at least three wheels being a lockable wheel.