Daniel L. Specht
Engineering in Memphis, TN
License number
Louisiana PE.0022787
Issued Date
Jun 2, 1987
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
2701 Un Ave Extention SUITE 200, Memphis, TN 38112
Professional information
Sort System And Method Utilizing Instructions To Direct Placement And Provide Feedback
US Patent:
6786404, Sep 7, 2004
Filed:
Apr 6, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/544292
Inventors:
Brett B. Bonner - Cordova TN 38018-7227
Ole-Petter Skaaksrud - Memphis TN 38115
Daniel L. Specht - Bartlett TN 38135
David J. Dutton - Madison AL 35757
Mark J. Thomas - Memphis TN 38139
Ole-Petter Skaaksrud - Memphis TN 38115
Daniel L. Specht - Bartlett TN 38135
David J. Dutton - Madison AL 35757
Mark J. Thomas - Memphis TN 38139
International Classification:
G06F 1760
US Classification:
235385, 235383, 705406, 705407
Abstract:
The present invention includes a method for sorting objects that comprises capturing object information from machine-readable indicia on an object, determining routing information from the information, determining, based on the routing information, a correct sort destination for the object, and generating a visual and/or audio command identifying the correct sort destination for the object. The present invention also includes an object sorting system, comprising a rack system that includes sort destination modules and a management system. The management system comprises a control system, an information capture device for reading object information from machine-readable indicia from each object and for outputting the corresponding data to the control system, and an audio system for providing instructions to an oprator.