Dimensioning and weighing system

a technology of weighing system and dimensioning, applied in the field of conveyor systems, can solve the problems of inaccurate dimension and weight information, low revenue collected for such packages, and customers often not having ready access to accurate information regarding the dimensions and weight of packages
US20080035390A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-14ACCU SORT SYST
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US · United States
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ACCU SORT SYST
Publication Date
2008-02-14
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An apparatus for measuring the weight of items on a conveyor includes a scale that generates a first signal corresponding to the weight of the items. A movable platform transports the items to the scale and generates a second signal corresponding to position of the items in relation to the scale. A dimensioner examines the items and generates a third signal representative of whether the items are singulated or nonsingulated. A processor receives the second and third signals and determines whether to associate the first signal with information stored in memory about a particular item based upon whether the particular item is singulated or nonsingulated.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to conveyor systems and, more particularly, to conveyor systems in which items traveling on a conveyor are weighed.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Generally, shipping companies determine an amount to charge for the transport of customer packages based on a relatively limited number of factors, including the package's weight, dimensions and distance to the shipping destination. If the customer expects a package to be delivered to the correct address, the customer is required to provide the shipping company with the correct destination, and there may be a relatively high degree of confidence, therefore, in revenue based on shipping distance and / or destination address. On the other hand, customers often will not have ready access to accurate information regarding the dimensions and weight of the packages they ship.

[0003] Particularly with the increase in use of online resources, shipping companies often allow customers to provid...

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