18178435. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (Honeywell International Inc.)
Contents
- 1 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kalimulla Khan of Morris Plains NJ (US)
Wade Lindsey of Canton GA (US)
Michael Miller of Prosper TX (US)
Srihari Jayathirtha of Bangalore (IN)
Krishna Pillutla of Marietta GA (US)
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18178435 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDLE WORKER IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for controlling worker performance in a warehouse using sensor devices, worker computing devices, a user interface, and a processor. The system can dynamically allocate workers, analyze data, determine worker performance metrics, and display real-time summaries of worker idle time on a dashboard.
- Sensor devices located throughout the warehouse
- Worker computing devices corresponding to warehouse workers
- User interface with a display for real-time dashboard
- Processor to determine worker allocation, analyze data, determine performance metrics, and display summaries of idle time
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and retail to optimize worker performance and efficiency.
Problems Solved
1. Inefficient worker allocation and performance monitoring in warehouses 2. Lack of real-time data analysis for improving productivity
Benefits
1. Improved worker productivity and efficiency 2. Real-time monitoring and analysis of worker performance 3. Enhanced decision-making for resource allocation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Worker Performance in Warehouses: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems for monitoring worker performance in warehouses, but the specific combination of sensor devices, worker computing devices, and real-time dashboard display may be unique to this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system ensure data privacy and security for workers and the warehouse?
The patent application does not provide details on the measures taken to protect the data collected from sensor devices and worker computing devices.
What is the scalability of the system for larger warehouses or multiple warehouse locations?
The patent application does not address how the system can scale to accommodate larger warehouses or multiple warehouse locations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for controlling worker performance in a warehouse, comprising: a plurality of sensor devices located throughout the warehouse and connected over a network; a plurality of worker computing devices, each worker computing device corresponding to at least one of a plurality of workers of the warehouse; a user interface connected to the network and including a display configured to display a real-time dashboard; and a processor connected to the network configured to: determine, by an insight module, dynamic allocation of workers of the warehouse according to locations within the warehouse, configured to aggregate and analyze data from the sensor devices and the worker computing devices; determine the plurality of worker performance metrics, the plurality of worker performance metrics including an aggregated idle time per worker; and generate on the dashboard of the display a dynamic real-time summary of aggregated idle time per worker.
