Self-service parcel terminal with optimized shelving arrangement

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PATENT NO 11829835
APP PUB NO 20220245373A1
SERIAL NO

17728136

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This disclosure includes a parcel terminal that may include a shelving unit comprising a plurality of shelves that are separated by respective predetermined distances along a dimension of the unit. In an embodiment, the plurality of shelves may be evenly spaced. The parcel terminal may further include a receptable for receiving a parcel from a user, a loader configured to transfer the parcel from the receptacle to a shelf on the shelving unit, and an electronic controller in electronic communication with the loader. The electronic controller may be configured to determine a number of open shelves required to accommodate the parcel based on a size of the parcel and on the respective predetermined distances, to select a set of shelves having at least the required number of open shelves, and to initiate a movement of the loader so as to place the parcel within the selected set of shelves.

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CLEVERON AS71020 VILJANDI

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hirvesaar, Lauri Tallinn, EE 21 285
Lõssov, Remi Viljandi, EE 12 56
Noorkõiv, Mikk Jaska village, EE 8 61
Roht, Mart Viljandi, EE 6 90

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