Patent ID: 7613617
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: G06Q,G08G,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of managing the use of powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) comprising: receiving a request to transport cargo from a first location to a second location; selecting a PIV to carry out the request, the selection of the PIV being based on at least one of: sending a notification to the PIV about the request, the notification including a current, substantially optimal route determined at least in part by at least one of workload data and routing data, and at least one of a cargo identification code, a cargo location, and a cargo destination; receiving an acknowledgement from the PIV of receipt of the notification, communicating to the PIV, via a computer, a modification to the route of the PIV, while the PIV is in transit, in response to a change in cargo handling circumstances.