Patent ID: 8155783
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: B65G,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of correcting errors associated with a pallet provided for carrying objects, to allow automatic conveyance of the pallet and objects throughout a distribution center, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an error signal at a central computer indicating that an error is associated with a pallet that will prevent the pallet from being automatically conveyed about the distribution center; storing information related to the pallet and the error associated therewith in a database associated with the central computer; transmitting from the central computer a first conveying signal for diverting the pallet from a normal workflow and conveying the pallet to a workstation for correction of the error; receiving pallet identifier information originating from a pallet identifier located on the pallet from at least one of a bed scanner, a handheld scanner, a keyboard and a touch-screen monitor; storing the pallet identifier information in the database associated with the central computer; determining at the central computer a first set of instructions to transmit to the touch-screen monitor associated with the workstation and in communication with the central computer, the first set of instructions comprising a proper method of correcting the error associated with the pallet, based on information in the database; transmitting the first set of instructions to the touch-screen monitor 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 instructions have been implemented; updating the database with correction information including information relating to the correction of the error; and transmitting from the central computer a second conveying signal for conveying the pallet back to the normal workflow within the distribution center.