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Methods and systems for unit of use product inventory

Grant US12591849B2 Kind: B2 Mar 31, 2026

Assignee

Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.

Inventors

Charles E. Eller

Abstract

Method and systems for product inventory are described. In one embodiment, an inventory surface unit retains a plurality of products in an unordered state. An inventory identification unit acquires information for an orientation, and location of the plurality of products on the inventory surface unit. The inventory identification unit is disposed above the inventory surface unit. An inventory pick unit is adapted to pick a product among the plurality of products from the inventory surface unit based on the orientation and location acquired by the inventory identification unit. The inventory pick unit is disposed proximal the inventory surface unit, and the inventory pick unit is communicatively connected to the inventory identification unit. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

CPC Classifications

G06Q 10/087 G06Q 10/06 G06Q 10/083 G06Q 30/0201 G06Q 30/06

Filing Date

2023-12-18

Application No.

18542874

Claims

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