Amazon technologies, inc. (20240227903). ITEM IDENTIFYING MOBILE APPARATUS simplified abstract

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 20240227903 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. Weight sensors are used to determine the weights of items added to the apparatus, while imaging devices help identify items and determine the location of the apparatus.

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

Commercial Applications: "Smart Shopping Cart Technology: Revolutionizing Retail Inventory Management"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the mobile apparatus improve inventory management processes? 2. What are the advantages of using weight sensors in this technology?

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.