Patent ID: 8290614
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: B65G,G06Q

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