18615810. ITEM IDENTIFYING MOBILE APPARATUS simplified abstract (Amazon Technologies, Inc.)

ITEM IDENTIFYING MOBILE APPARATUS

Organization Name

Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Wade Burch of Grafton MA (US)

Robert David Serra of Nashua NH (US)

Matthew Clark Webster of Lincoln RI (US)

Jacob A. Siegel of Southborough MA (US)

Brendan Kyle Mcleod of Londonderry NH (US)

Jacob Paul Warren of Auburn MA (US)

Sridharan Thirumalai Vasu of Framingham MA (US)

ITEM IDENTIFYING MOBILE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18615810 titled 'ITEM IDENTIFYING MOBILE APPARATUS

The abstract describes a mobile apparatus for identifying items, including a frame, a basket, a tray, and a user-facing module with weight sensors to determine item weights and imaging devices for various functions.

• Mobile apparatus for identifying items
• Components include frame, basket, tray, and user-facing module
• Weight sensors beneath basket and tray for item weight determination
• Imaging devices for item identification and location tracking
• Generates data on items, weights, and costs

• • Potential Applications:**

- Retail inventory management - Warehouse logistics - Smart shopping carts

• • Problems Solved:**

- Efficient item identification - Accurate weight measurement - Location tracking within facilities

• • Benefits:**

- Streamlined inventory processes - Enhanced shopping experience - Improved cost management

• • Commercial Applications:**

Title: "Smart Shopping Cart Technology for Enhanced Retail Operations" Potential commercial uses in retail stores, warehouses, and logistics companies with implications for improved efficiency and customer experience.

• • Prior Art:**

Research on similar technologies in the field of retail automation and smart devices can provide insights into the development and implementation of this mobile apparatus.

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay informed about advancements in mobile technology, imaging systems, and weight sensors for potential improvements in the mobile apparatus for identifying items.

• • Questions about Mobile Apparatus for Identifying Items:**

1. How does the mobile apparatus accurately determine the weights of items added to it?

  - The weight sensors located beneath the basket and tray provide precise measurements of the items.

2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this mobile apparatus in retail settings?

  - The technology can lead to reduced labor costs, improved inventory management, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Original Abstract Submitted

This disclosure describes, in part, a mobile apparatus for identifying items. For instance, the mobile apparatus may include a frame, a basket that attaches to the frame, a tray that attaches to the frame, and a user-facing module that attaches to the frame. Weight sensors may be located beneath the basket and the tray in order to determine the weights of items added to the mobile apparatus. The user-facing module may include imaging devices, such as cameras, that the mobile apparatus uses to perform one or more functions. For example, the mobile apparatus may use the imaging devices to identify items placed within the basket, determine locations of the mobile apparatus within a facility, and/or the like. By including these components, the mobile apparatus is able to generate data that represents the items added to the mobile apparatus, the weights of the items, and the costs of the items.