18275938. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18275938 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that manages the storage of articles in a warehouse based on recipient identification information and attribute information. The system determines the appropriate storage space for each article, transmits this information to a terminal associated with the recipient, and ejects the article when needed.
- Information processing apparatus for managing article storage in a warehouse
- Acquires recipient identification information and attribute information for each article
- Associates storage space identification information with target storage spaces based on attributes
- Transmits article determination information to terminals based on recipient identification
- Ejects articles from storage spaces as needed
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as logistics, inventory management, and e-commerce where efficient storage and retrieval of articles are crucial.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient storage management in warehouses 2. Streamlining the process of identifying and retrieving articles for specific recipients
Benefits
1. Improved organization and tracking of stored articles 2. Enhanced efficiency in article storage and retrieval processes 3. Better customer service through accurate and timely delivery of articles
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing warehouse operations, enhancing inventory management systems, improving order fulfillment processes in e-commerce businesses.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems or methods for managing warehouse storage and retrieval processes, but the specific combination of features described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle changes in storage space availability or attributes over time?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system adapts to changes in storage space availability or attribute requirements.
What security measures are in place to protect the recipient identification information transmitted to terminals?
The patent application does not address the security protocols or encryption methods used to safeguard recipient identification information during transmission to terminals.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires recipient identification information that identifies a recipient of an article stored in a warehouse and attribute information indicating an attribute that needs to be satisfied during storage of the article; an association unit that stores, in a storage region, storage space identification information that identifies a target storage space selected based on the attribute information, and article determination information that determines the article in association with each other; an article determination information transmission unit that transmits the article determination information to a terminal determined by using the recipient identification information, in response to the article being disposed in the target storage space; and an article ejection unit that ejects, from a predetermined outlet, the article stored in the target storage space in response to an input of the article determination information.
