18678620. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
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Sayo Yamamoto of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18678620 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
The information processing apparatus described in the abstract includes an interface and a processor. The interface acquires warehousing information indicating articles to be stored in a rack, which has two or more sections of different heights and is carried by an automated guided vehicle. The processor acquires property information of the articles and generates planning information indicating the sections to store the articles based on their properties.
- The apparatus includes an interface and a processor.
- The interface acquires warehousing information for articles to be stored in a rack.
- The rack has multiple sections of varying heights and is transported by an automated guided vehicle.
- The processor acquires property information of the articles.
- Planning information is generated to determine the sections for storing the articles based on their properties.
Potential Applications: - Warehouse management systems - Automated storage and retrieval systems - Logistics and supply chain management
Problems Solved: - Efficient utilization of storage space - Automated organization of articles based on properties - Streamlining warehouse operations
Benefits: - Increased storage capacity utilization - Enhanced organization and retrieval of articles - Improved efficiency in warehouse management
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Warehouse Management System This technology can be utilized in industries such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and distribution centers to optimize storage space and streamline operations, leading to cost savings and improved productivity.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve warehouse efficiency? - This technology enhances warehouse efficiency by automating the storage and retrieval process based on the properties of the articles, optimizing space utilization and streamlining operations. 2. What industries can benefit from implementing this technology? - Industries such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and distribution centers can benefit from this technology to improve storage capacity utilization and streamline warehouse operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to embodiments, the information processing apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface acquires warehousing information indicating articles to be stored in a rack. The rack includes two or more sections having different heights, and is to be carried by an automated guided vehicle. The processor acquires property information indicating property of each of the articles, and generates planning information indicating the sections to store the articles, based on the property information.
