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A system for receiving and temporarily maintaining a delivery item and dynamically initiating a dispatched logistics operation for a storage receptacle. The storage receptacle has an entrance opening for receiving the delivery item, a temporary storage area for temporarily maintaining the delivery item once deposited with the storage receptacle, and a retrieval door providing selective access to the temporary storage area. The system includes a backend server that maintains a management profile related to the storage receptacle, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, and a wireless accessory sensor node having at least one sensor that monitors for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The wireless accessory sensor node broadcasts an updated advertising signal. The bridge node transmits retrieved event information to the backend server at a reporting time, and the backend server initiates the dispatched logistics operation from comparing the retrieved event information to location information.

An enhanced multi-compartment connected logistics receptacle system includes a storage receptacle, a bridge node, and wireless accessory sensor node with a plurality of sensors. A first subset of the sensors is disposed relative to a first monitored receptacle compartment and a second subset of the sensors is disposed relative to a second monitored receptacle compartment. The plurality of sensors monitor for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The wireless accessory sensor node detects the storage receptacle's state change based upon sensor data and broadcasts a signal with a flag set indicating there is event information available for upload. The bridge node detects the flag set, retrieves the event information available for upload from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmits the retrieved event information to a backend server to cause the backend server to initiate a dispatched logistics operation related to the storage receptacle.

The food material cleaning tank comprises an outer tank and a draining tank detachably arranged in the outer tank, the bottom of the draining tank is provided with an aeration channel capable of being communicated with an external air source, and the inner bottom wall of the draining tank is provided with aeration holes which are communicated with the aeration channel and used for blowing air into the draining tank. An air guide pipe with an upward air outlet end is arranged below the draining groove, and an assembly opening for the upper end of the air guide pipe to be detachably inserted into so as to be communicated with the aeration channel is formed in the outer bottom wall of the draining groove. The aeration holes in the inner bottom wall of the draining tank directly blow air into the draining tank, and the blown air cannot be blocked by the bottom wall of the draining tank, so that boiling turbulent flow is formed in the draining tank, pesticide residues and dirt on the surface of an object to be cleaned are powerfully stripped, and the cleaning effect is improved; the aeration channel at the bottom of the draining tank is detachably connected with the air guide pipe at the bottom of the outer tank, so that whether the air channel is communicated or not can be selected according to needs.

A centrally managed system for tuning a plurality of enhanced node-based logistics receptacles includes a backend server, a first enhanced node-based logistics receptacles, and a second node-based logistics receptacles. The backend server transmits a first setup message to a first bridge node, transmits a second setup message to a second bridge node, receives retrieved first event information from the first bridge node and retrieved second event information from the second bridge node, compares the retrieved first event information with a management profile and compares the retrieved second event information with the management profile, revises the management profile based upon the comparison of the retrieved first event information with the management profile and the comparison of the retrieved second event information with the management profile, and transmits an adjustment message that is based upon the revised management profile to the first bridge node.

An enhanced node-based connected logistics receptacle system includes a storage receptacle, a bridge node, and wireless accessory sensor node with at least one sensor monitoring for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The system's wireless accessory sensor node detects the storage receptacle's state change based upon sensor data, records timestamped information reflecting the detected change, and broadcasts a signal with a flag set indicating there is event information available for upload. The system's bridge node is operative to detect the flag set, retrieve the event information available for upload from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmit a message related to the retrieved event information to a backend server to cause the backend server to initiate the dispatched logistics operation related to the storage receptacle.

An enhanced connected logistics receptacle system that selectively retrieves and reports event information to a backend server to initiate a dispatched logistics operation related to a delivery item. The system includes a storage receptacle for receiving the delivery item, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, and a wireless accessory sensor node coupled to a plurality of sensors. The wireless accessory sensor node is operative to detect a change in state of the storage receptacle based upon sensor data, record timestamped information reflecting the detected change in state, and broadcast an updated advertising signal having a data available flag set within the updated advertising signal. The bridge node processor is operative to detect the data available flag, selectively retrieve event information from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmit the retrieved event information to the backend server to cause the backend server to initiate the dispatched logistics operation.

A cooking station configured to expand or minimize useable surface space adjacent the cooking station. The cooking station includes a side shelf system coupled to one side of a main body of the cooking station. The side shelf system includes a first shelf, a second shelf, and a track system. The track system is coupled to opposing interior sides of the first shelf and opposing exterior sides of the second shelf such that the track system is configured to facilitate sliding the second shelf relative to an interior of the first shelf.

A blender using different charging modes with wireless charging is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, a container assembly, an electrical motor, a blending component, a control interface, blending control circuitry, charging control circuitry, and / or other components. The base component may include a rechargeable battery and a wireless charging interface. The charging control circuitry may be configured to make different types of detections related to the availability and / or usage of electrical power and related to the usage and alignment of the wireless charging interface with an external charging structure. The charging control circuitry may conduct electrical power to the rechargeable battery using at least two different charging modes, thus providing different amounts of electrical power to the rechargeable battery in different charging modes.

A sink cover includes an edge portion shaped to contact the circumference of a sink rim. The edge portion includes an inner cover and an outer cover, with the outer cover configured to constrain the inner cover to slide along a longitudinal axis relative to the outer cover. The sink cover may further include a fastening mechanism that prevents the inner and outer covers from separating beyond a specified distance along the longitudinal axis. The fastening mechanism can consist of a first projection on the inner cover and a second projection on the outer cover, which make contact when the covers are separated to the specified distance. The outer cover may feature a track to constrain the first projection to the longitudinal axis, and this track can include a pair of longitudinal protrusions aligned with the longitudinal axis to prevent movement along a traverse axis perpendicular to the top portion.

A container for securing receipt of parcels or other items is disclosed. One embodiment includes a wire mesh collapsible container, closed at the bottom and sides and open at the top with a cinching mechanism that allows a parcel carrier to quickly and easily close the top, thus securing the package within. The container itself is secured to a fixed attachment point, and can only be opened by key once cinched by the carrier. Another embodiment includes a means for electronically notifying the parcel recipient once a package has been secured. Other embodiments are described and shown.

The present invention is directed to a package delivery strongbox. The package delivery strongbox may comprise a strongbox, a first shutter, a second shutter, and a latching mechanism. The strongbox may couple to the outside of an exterior door via the first shutter and the second shutter. The strongbox may be adapted for a delivery person to place one or more delivered packages into the strongbox through an open top and then close a lid. The latching mechanism may engage the lid thereby securing the one or more delivered packages inside of the strongbox. The one or more delivered packages may be removed by opening the exterior door, moving the first shutter and the second shutter to release the latching mechanism, and opening the lid. The strongbox may collapse for storage by folding the strongbox at a plurality of hinges.

The invention provides an intelligent whipping control and monitoring system for an eggbeater, and the system comprises a rotating speed sensor, a torque sensor and a temperature sensor which are respectively used for detecting the rotating speed of the eggbeater, the torque change in the stirring process and the temperature of a stirred material in real time, and transmitting a detection signal to a control host. The control host comprises a processor and a memory, and standard torque curve databases corresponding to different whipping types are stored in the memory. And the processor calculates an actual torque curve of the current whipping process according to the sensor signal, and compares the actual torque curve with a standard torque curve in real time. When it is detected that the actual torque curve deviates from the standard torque curve and exceeds a preset threshold value, the system automatically adjusts the output power of the eggbeater motor so as to optimize the beating effect. According to the egg beater, accurate control over the beating process can be achieved, the stability of food material beating is improved, manual operation errors are reduced, and the intelligent level of the egg beater is improved.

A touchless food dispenser. The touchless food dispenser includes one or more types of food stored therein, one or more removable nozzles, and one or more nozzle replacement mechanisms. The touchless food dispenser is configured to dispense the food through the one or more removable nozzles. The one or more nozzle replacement mechanisms are configured to remove the one or more removable nozzles and replaces the one or more removable nozzles with a different removable nozzle.

The package holder incorporates a front cover having several rungs assembled in a cascading, accordion style that when the front cover is in its expanded position to cover the interior cavity of the package holder, the several rungs are fully expanded and when the front cover is in its collapsed position, the several rungs fit together. The package holder includes a frame structure having one or more back surfaces and a bottom surface. The back surface is mountable using fasteners to a physical surface of a property. The package holder incorporates electronic and computer based locking mechanisms as well as non-electronic locking mechanisms. The package holder incorporates tracking sensing systems to track a package from a third-party delivery service that can automatically access the interior cavity of the package holder. A user can access the package from an interior of a property through an opening of the package holder.

A system for self-executing enhanced interaction with a node-based logistics receptacle. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle to monitor storage receptacle components of the node-based logistics receptacle to generate sensor data. The system includes a bridge node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle that uploads information related the sensor data, detects an external device separate from the node-based logistics receptacle, communicates with the external device to establish a smart contract based connection that provides an interaction privilege, interfaces with the external device according to the interaction privilege, and transmits an update message to the backend server that corresponds to at least a portion of the uploaded information related to the sensor data and information related to interfacing with the external device.

A parcel delivery security container includes a bottom panel, side panels, a lid, an electromagnetic lock assembly, an input device, a barcode scanner, a microprocessor, and a power source. The side panels are transverse to the bottom panel to form an open-ended compartment. The lid is pivotably connected to one of the side panels to selectively open and close the compartment. The electromagnetic lock assembly releasably locks the lid when closed. The input device is on an outer surface of the security container to permit a user to enter information. The barcode scanner is on an outer surface of the security container to scan barcodes on parcels. The microprocessor is operatively connected to the input device, the barcode scanner, and the electromagnetic lock assembly to control locking and unlocking thereof. The power is operatively connected to the input device, the barcode scanner, the electromagnetic lock assembly, and the microprocessor.

A dynamic learning server-based logistics system includes a node-based logistics receptacle operative to receive a delivery item as part of a logistics transaction and also includes a backend server maintaining a management profile related to operation of the node-based logistics receptacle. The node-based logistics receptacle includes a plurality of monitored receptacle components, a wireless accessory sensor node having a plurality of sensors, and a bridge node operative to retrieve event information from the wireless accessory sensor node. The backend server receives the retrieved event information, compares the retrieved event information with the management profile, identifies a threshold change condition from the comparison, dynamically revises the management profile when the threshold change condition is identified, and transmits an adjustment message to the bridge node. The adjustment message is based upon the revised management profile, and the adjustment message initiates a timing change to operation of the bridge node.

The present disclosure generally relates to workstation sinks and related accessories. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to workstation sinks designed for use with several different sink and kitchen accessories to create a functional sink workplace. One example is a workstation sink system having a faucet, a basin, and one or more accessories configured for use in the basin or neighboring countertops and ledges. Another example is a workstation sink accessory kit containing two or more accessories for use with a basin or neighboring countertops and ledges. A user may select any number of accessories their particular kitchen and sink needs.

An intelligent parcel locker and methods for forming a package container in the parcel locker are provided. The parcel locker includes multiple front plates connected by multiple actuatable linking pins, a first single vane rotary actuator to dispense linked first side plates, a second single vane rotary actuator to dispense linked second side plates, a third single vane rotary actuator to dispense linked top plates, and a fourth single vane rotary actuator to dispense linked bottom plates. The parcel locker further includes a computing device connected to the multiple rotary actuators and the actuatable linking pins, receives a request to form the package container of a size to hold a package, generates command signals to actuate the rotary actuators to form the package container, and actuates the actuatable linking pins to form a front door of the package container.

A parcel locker bank system for dispatching and collecting shipments by agents, and dropping-off and picking-up of shipments by users, including: a bank of lockers comprising a front side, a rear side, a control unit, a user interface facing on the front side, each locker comprising a compartment opened on the rear side of the bank, closed on the front side of the bank by an individual electronically controlled door, a remote shipping system comprising a Parcel Handling application communicates with the bank via a first long-distance communication network, and with a mobile device of the agent via a second long-distance communication network. The Parcel Handling application is operable to send data to the mobile device of the agent to guide the agent through the dispatching and collecting from the rear side and to receive data from the mobile device to verify that the agent has made no mistake.

A heatable scoop is provided. The heatable scoop includes: a handle, a spoon and a heating device; the spoon is connected to one end of the handle; and the heating device is disposed between the handle and the spoon; and the heating device includes a heating pad, a circuit board, a switch touch panel, a display screen, a temperature regulator, a rechargeable battery, a charging interface; the heating pad and the circuit board is provided in the spoon; and the switch touch panel, and the display screen, and the temperature regulator, and the rechargeable battery, and the charging interface is provided in the handle; and the heating pad, the switch touch panel, and the display screen, and the temperature regulator, and the charging battery is electrically connected to the circuit board. A heating pad is provided on the scoop, thus to reduce the force required to dig frozen food.

A container system comprises a container that includes a container body with a storage cavity and a lid assembly releasably connected to the container. The lid assembly has a lid that includes a gasket received in a channel on the lid, and a latch pivotally connected to the lid. The container may also include a perimeter lip extending outward around an entire perimeter of the container opening of the container. The latch may include a latch rib, such that when the latch is engaged with the perimeter lip of the container, the latch rib is located over the channel of the lid. The channel on the lid that receives the gasket may also include a channel rib.

An intelligent container system is provided that accommodates a variety of sizes and shapes of parcels, and that allows the parcels to be dispensed from the container one at a time, in any order. The container system has an open face, such as the bottom. A first panel cooperates with a second panel to selectively close the open bottom, and to selectively open the bottom below a desired parcel, allowing the parcel to be individually dispensed when desired. The container system has a plurality of dividers that can be moved along the length of the container to create a series of compartments that match the sizes of the parcels within the compartments. A position sensing system is used to determine the location of the dividers, and thus the location of the compartments.

A wireless power transmission apparatus for induction heating includes: a working coil configured to change operation based on selection of a mode of operation from among a plurality of operating modes, the plurality of operating modes including a wireless power transmission mode configured to wirelessly transmit power and a heating mode configured to heat one or more objects, an inverter configured to output, to the working coil, current at an operation frequency, and a controller. The controller is configured to calculate an eccentricity degree between the working coil and a reception coil of a target object, and control, in the wireless power transmission mode, the operation frequency based on the calculated eccentricity degree while performing wireless power transmission to the target object.

Apparatus and method for an improved corner shelf having a plurality of planar shelves supported on a plurality of legs wherein each leg has a raised leg on its lower end so that the lower shelf unit is disposed above and clear of the baseboard of the building. Each shelf is planar in nature being strengthened on its peripheral edges by a downwardly extending flange wherein a section of the downwardly extending flange comprises an enlarged vertical pegboard area having one-inch by one-inch spacings so that it can accommodate standard pegboard hooks including pegboard storage bins and is attached to either the drywall or to the studs in the wall of the building containing the apparatus.

Provided is a heating spoon, including a handle; a bowl connected to the handle; a heating element arranged in the bowl; and a power supply element arranged in the handle, the power supply element being electrically connected to the heating element and supplying power to the heating element. The invention has the following beneficial effects: the power supply element is electrically connected to the heating element and supplies power to the heating element; the heating element heats the bowl rather than the handle, so that food can be heated and the handle will not be too hot to hold.

The fruit and vegetable cleaning machine comprises a water tank, a fruit and vegetable tank, a fruit and vegetable basket and a water and gas inlet system, a water outlet is formed in the bottom of the water tank, the fruit and vegetable tank is detachably arranged in the water tank, the fruit and vegetable basket is detachably arranged in the fruit and vegetable tank, and the water and gas inlet system is used for inputting washing water or gas into the fruit and vegetable tank; the fruit and vegetable tank is enclosed by a bottom wall and a side wall to form a washing area with a top opening, the side wall of the fruit and vegetable basket is arranged close to the inner side wall of the fruit and vegetable tank when the fruit and vegetable basket is arranged in the fruit and vegetable tank, and the bottom wall of the fruit and vegetable basket is provided with an input hole for fluid to enter the fruit and vegetable basket from bottom to top; the bottom wall of the fruit and vegetable tank is provided with an inlet and a switch assembly capable of opening or closing the inlet, the water and air inlet system is arranged on the outer bottom wall of the water tank and can penetrate through the bottom wall of the water tank in an up-down moving mode, and the water and air inlet system moves up and down along with the water and air inlet system to be matched with the switch assembly so as to form a water inlet state, an air inlet state and a water drainage state respectively.

The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen utensils, in particular to a seasoning box and a control method and a using method thereof. The seasoning box comprises a box body and a box cover, seasoning grooves used for containing seasoning are formed in the box body, and the box cover is movably connected with the box body and provided with a closing position covering the box body and an opening position enabling the seasoning grooves to be opened. The seasoning box further comprises a driving device, a spoon frame, an induction module and a control module. The driving device is connected with the box cover through a transmission mechanism and is used for driving the box cover to move between a closing position and an opening position; the spoon frame is arranged outside the seasoning groove and is used for placing spoons; the sensing module is used for detecting whether spoons are placed on the spoon frame; the control module receives the electric signal sent by the sensing module and controls the driving device to act according to the electric signal; when the seasoning box is used, the box cover is automatically opened and closed, people do not need to manually open and close the box cover, and the seasoning box is more convenient to use.

A blender using different power modes is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, a container assembly, an electrical motor, a blending component, a control interface, control circuitry, and / or other components. The control circuitry may be configured to make different types of detections related to the availability and / or usage of electrical power, and may control the electrical motor using at least two different power modes of operation, thus providing different amounts of power to the electrical motor in different power modes of operation.

A node-enabled logistics receptacle system with a deployable storage element for receiving and temporarily maintaining a delivery item. The system includes a storage receptacle with an entrance opening for receiving the delivery item and a deployable autonomous mobile container as the deployable storage element. A first node is mounted to the storage receptacle and includes a first node processor, a first node memory, a communication interface, and a plurality of sensors including an interaction sensor and a storage sensor. The first node detects a change in the state of the entrance opening, determines a current condition of what is presently maintained within the deployable autonomous mobile container, generates a deploy activation signal, and transmits the deploy activation signal to the deployable autonomous mobile container to initiate movement by the deployable autonomous mobile container from the host position within the storage receptacle to a position external to the storage receptacle.