System, method and apparatus for a smart container

Abstract

The invention is a smart container system. The smart container system is used to move specific product) s) or product type(s) to a specific location from one location in a facility, such as, warehouse, shelf, a retail store, distribution centers, or any place where goods are available. The smart container system may couple to a shelf, cooler, stand, or any structure capable of holding goods, products, articles, and the like. The smart container system includes a processor (CPU), a charge module, memory, communication module, smart container apparatus, which may include multiple autonomous inventory manager apparatuses. In some embodiments, the smart container system also includes a light source, such as a flash, Light-Emitting Diode (LED), and the like.

Description

DOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCTSYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SMART CONTAINERCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 729,910, entitled “SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS INVENTORY MANAGER,” filed on December 9, 2024, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The disclosure relates to systems, apparatus and methods for a smart container. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a smart container that self manages products, selecting and maneuvering products of the smart shelf.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] It is common for merchandisers, retailers, store owners and the like to maintain inventory on shelves and in warehouse in order to fulfill customer orders and audits. With ecommerce and order-online-pickup-in-store, the task of managing inventory has become more complex and error prone. Warehouse systems and retailers are unable to maintain accurate counts, correctly fulfill orders, and efficiently forecast need. Currently the containers, such as, shelving systems, coolers, fridges, and the likes, are unintelligent and not capable of assisting with resolving these issues. Therefore, there is a need for an improved system, apparatus and method for smart containers.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Embodiments described herein relate to a smart container method, apparatus and system. The smart container system includes a processor, a memory, at least one movement control module, at least one smart container apparatus. The smart container apparatus includes at least one autonomous inventory manager system that includes a movement shaft, a movement activator, a movement enabler, a product mover, a product mover module, a coupler, and a pivoting product stand, and at least one movement control coupled to at least one movement control module, wherein the movement control causes one or more movement shaft coupled to the movement control to rotate at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler coupled to the movement shaft, and wherein rotating at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler pivots at least one pivoting product stand coupled to productDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT mover module moved by the movement of the at least one movement activator and the at least one movement enabler, and wherein the pivoting of the pivoting product stand causes a product to move from one pivoting product stand to another in s speed and direction determined by the movement control module and the movement of the at least one movement control.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0005] Reference will now be made to the following drawings:

[0006] FIG. l is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a system for a smart container system;

[0007] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container apparatus;

[0008] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of multiple smart container apparatus and smart container systems in a single location;

[0009] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of an autonomous inventory manager (AIM) system;

[0010] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment products moving across an AIM apparatus of a smart container apparatus;

[0011] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment products moving across an AIM apparatus of a smart container apparatus;

[0012] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container apparatus; and

[0013] FIG. 8 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container method.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In the descriptions that follow, like parts are marked throughout the specification and drawings with the same numerals, respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale and certain figures may be shown in exaggerated or generalized form in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

[0015] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that aspects of the present disclosure may be illustrated and described herein in any of a number of patentable classes or context including any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. Therefore, aspects of the present disclosure may be implemented entirely in hardware or combining software and hardware implementation that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module,” “component,” or “system” (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.). Further, aspects of the present disclosure mayDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT take the form of a computer program product embodied in one or more computer readable media having computer readable program code embodied thereon.

[0016] Aspects of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, systems and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions, hardware or a combination thereof. It is also understood that not all the elements listed are required and that the order specified is only by way of example.

[0017] FIG. l is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container system 100. The smart container system 100 is used to move specific product(s) or product type(s) to a specific location from one location in a facility, such as, warehouse, shelf, a retail store, distribution centers, or any place where goods are available. The smart container system 100 may couple to a shelf, cooler, stand, or any structure capable of holding goods, products, articles, and the like. The smart container system 100 includes a processor (CPU) 102, a charge module 104, memory 106, communication module 108, smart container apparatus 110, which may include multiple AIM apparatus 400i-400nshown in FIG. 4. Movement control module 112, one or more image capture device 114, input / output devices (VO) 116. In some embodiments, the smart container system 100 also includes a light source 118 (which may include multiple light source 118i- 118n), such as a flash, Light-Emitting-Diode (LED), and the like.

[0018] Memory 106 may be any combination of one or more computer readable media. The computer readable media may be a computer readable signal medium, any type of memory or a computer readable non-transitory storage medium. For example, a computer readable storage medium may be, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of the computer readable storage medium would include, but are not limited to: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (“RAM”), a read-only memory (“ROM”), an erasable programmable read-only memory (“EPROM” or Flash memory), an appropriate optical fiber with a repeater, a portable compact disc read-only memory (“CD- ROM”), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Thus, a computer readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0019] Computer program code for carrying out operations utilizing a processor or CPU 102 for aspects of the present disclosure may be written in any combination of one or moreDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT programming languages, markup languages, style sheets and JavaScript libraries, including but not limited to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), HTML / CSS, Node, XAML, and JQuery, C, Basic, *Ada, Python, C++, C#, Pascal, *Arduino, JAVA and the likes. Additionally, operations can be carried out using any variety of compiler available.

[0020] The computer program instructions on memory 1006 may be provided to a processor 102, where the processor 102 is of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, microchip or any other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable instruction execution apparatus, create a mechanism for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks. The computer instructions may do one or more of the following, run the smart container system 100, give status or health of the smart container system 100 or the entire system utilizing the smart container system 100. In one embodiment, it may even perform image analysis and / or perform data compression.

[0021] These computer program instructions may also be stored in memory 106 (computer readable medium) that when executed can direct a computer, processor, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions when stored in the computer readable medium produce an article of manufacture including instructions which when executed, cause a computer to implement the function / act specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, processor, other programmable instruction execution apparatus, or other devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatuses or other devices to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0022] The charge module 104 is utilized to power / maintain power to the smart container system 100. The charge module 104 may be a low power and might be wired or wireless and may utilize one or combination of the following battery, WIFI charging, coil, solar cells, or any other mechanism that provides charge to the smart container system 100.

[0023] The communication module 108 facilitates communication between the smart container system 100 and other devices, computers, networks, cloud, I / O devices 116, and the likes. The communication module 108 may include ethemet, USB connection, port connections of various types, wireless, combination thereof and the likes. The communication module 108 may communicate in real-time, in intervals, on demand or a combination there of.DOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT

[0024] The smart container apparatus 110, shown in FIG. 2, moves products across multiple autonomous inventory (AIM) manager 400i-400nin multiple directions, such as, right, left, back, forth, at a specific angle, and / or in 360 degrees. The smart container apparatus 110 facilitates movement of product across a warehouse, store, shelf, cooler, stand, cabinet, and the likes. The smart container apparatus 110, for example, may utilize wheels, motors, pneumatics, magnetics, levitation, etc. The smart container apparatus 110 may also provide a coupling mechanism to couple to a shelf, cooler stand, cabinet, and the likes. In one embodiment, the smart container apparatus 110 couples to an image capturing device 114 or multiple image capturing devices 1141-114n.

[0025] In one embodiment, the smart container system 100 may utilize a defog module to prevent or clear condensation, for example, if placed outdoors, in a cooler, and the like. The defog module may include electrical mechanism, mechanical mechanism, fluids, combination thereof and the like.

[0026] The smart container 100 may utilize the image capture device 114 or multiple image capture device 1141. . . 114N. The image capture device 114 may be one or more of the following a mono-camera, a stereo camera, a video camera, an infrared camera, a Realsense camera, Kinect Camera, Leap camera, a depth camera, a color camera, structured light camera, a combination thereof, and the likes. In one embodiment, multiple image capture device 114i .. . 114N are used in a configuration where the image capture device 114i . . . 114N may be angled in one or more angle to capture different views. In another embodiment, the multiple image capture devices 114 communicate to learn location in relation to one another. For example, the image capture device 114 may communicate with image capture device 114 on both sides of the shelf or isle. As such, such communication is utilized for mapping of a facility or room mapping using depth, such as, a store, distribution center, etc. As such, the smart container system 100 may be utilized for determining where objects, such as, goods, inventory, individuals, are located within the such a facility. Hence, such a configuration mat be used for third parties to determine arrival of items to a facility and to confirm placement. For example, a chips stand-alone cardboard can be remotely verified to confirm arrival, installation and / or location within a store, etc.

[0027] In one embodiment, the smart container system 100 may also include a GPS, Beacon Technology or any technology that allows for learning location, including WIFI, Beaker technology, Bluetooth mesh, infrared, etc. In such an embodiment, the smart container system 100 may facilitate way finding, for example, to locate a product in a store etc. The smart container system 100 may also include a display, laser pointer, or any communication facilitator.DOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT

[0028] The input / output module (I / O) 116 may be any devices that are used to present, print, receive, store, analyze, transmit, communicate, etc. with the smart container system 100. The I / O 116 may be coupled wirelessly or with a wire with the smart container system 100. The I / O 116 may be used to display, analyze, print, sound, etc., images or information relating to the smart container system 100, its surroundings, etc. The I / O 116 may also transmit information to the smart container system 100; for example, for updates, resets, data retrieval or data inputting, learn vitals, trouble shoot, control various components of the smart container system 100, etc.

[0029] In one embodiment, the smart container system is capable of speech recognition and / or display. For example, a shopper may ask the smart container system 100 the location of an item. The smart container system 100 may display a location on, for example, an LED display or the likes. In an embodiment where the smart container system 100 can communicate with other smart container system 100, it may inform the smart container system 100 at the location of the question. Using face recognition, the smart container system 100 closer to the location of the item may use a pointer, such as, an infrared or laser pointer to highlight a specific path or location to the shopper. Even when face recognition is not used, the smart container system 100 close to the location can still highlight a location using such technology.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container apparatus 110. In this embodiment, the smart container apparatus 110 includes multiple AIM apparatus 400i-400nand micro-movement control module 204i-204n. The micro-movement control module 204 is capable of moving various components of an AIM apparatus 400 without moving other components within the same AIM apparatus 400. The AIM apparatus is described in more detail in FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of multiple smart container apparatus 110 and smart container systems 100 in a single location coupled together to allow for items to transfer from a smart container apparatus 110 to another in any direction. The smart container system 100 track such item and ensures that it transition from one AIM apparatus 400 to another and / or from one smart container apparatus 110 to another

[0031] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of an autonomous inventory manager apparatus 400. The AIM system 400 is used to move specific product(s) or product type(s) to a specific location from one location in a facility, such as, warehouse, shelf, a retail store, distribution centers, or any place where goods are available. The AIM system 400 may couple to a shelf, cooler, stand, or any structure capable of holding goods, products, articles, and the like. The AIM system 400 includes a processor (CPU) 402, a charge module 404, memory 406, communication module 408, autonomous inventory manager (AIM) apparatus 410 (which may include multiple AIM apparatus 410i-410n), Movement control module 412, one or more image capture device 414, input / output devices (I / O) 416. In some embodiments, the AIMDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT system 400 also includes a light source 418 (which may include multiple light source 418i-418n), such as a flash, Light-Emitting-Diode (LED), and the like.

[0032] Memory 406 may be any combination of one or more computer readable media. The computer readable media may be a computer readable signal medium, any type of memory or a computer readable non-transitory storage medium. For example, a computer readable storage medium may be, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of the computer readable storage medium would include, but are not limited to: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (“RAM”), a read-only memory (“ROM”), an erasable programmable read-only memory (“EPROM” or Flash memory), an appropriate optical fiber with a repeater, a portable compact disc read-only memory (“CD- ROM”), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Thus, a computer readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0033] Computer program code for carrying out operations utilizing a processor or CPU 402 for aspects of the present disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, markup languages, style sheets and JavaScript libraries, including but not limited to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), HTML / CSS, Node, XAML, and JQuery, C, Basic, *Ada, Python, C++, C#, Pascal, *Arduino, JAVA and the likes. Additionally, operations can be carried out using any variety of compiler available.

[0034] The computer program instructions on memory 406 may be provided to a processor 402, where the processor 402 is of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, microchip or any other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable instruction execution apparatus, create a mechanism for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks. The computer instructions may do one or more of the following, run the AIM1000, give status or health of the AIM system 400 or the entire system utilizing the AIM system 400. In one embodiment, it may even perform image analysis and / or perform data compression.

[0035] These computer program instructions may also be stored in memory 406 (computer readable medium) that when executed can direct a computer, processor, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions when stored in the computer readable medium produce an article of manufacture including instructions which when executed, cause a computer to implement theDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT function / act specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, processor, other programmable instruction execution apparatus, or other devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatuses or other devices to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0036] The charge module 1004 is utilized to power / maintain power to the AIM system 400. The charge module 404 may be a low power and might be wired or wireless and may utilize one or combination of the following battery, WIFI charging, coil, solar cells, or any other mechanism that provides charge to the AIM system 400.

[0037] The communication module 408 facilitates communication between the AIM system 400 and other devices, computers, networks, cloud, I / O devices 1016, and the likes. The communication module 108 may include ethemet, USB connection, port connections of various types, wireless, combination thereof and the likes. The communication module 108 may communicate in real-time, in intervals, on demand or a combination there of.

[0038] The AIM system 400 moves products across multiple AIM system 400i-400nin multiple directions, such as, right, left, back, forth, at a specific angle, and / or in 360 degrees. AIM apparatus facilitates movement of product across a warehouse, store, shelf, cooler, stand, cabinet, and the likes. The AIM apparatus 410, for example, may utilize wheels, motors, pneumatics, magnetics, levitation, etc. The AIM apparatus 410 may also provide a coupling mechanism to couple to a shelf, cooler stand, cabinet, and the likes. In one embodiment, the AIM apparatus 410 couples to an image capturing device 1014 or multiple image capturing devices 414i-414n.

[0039] In one embodiment, the AIM system 400 may utilize a defog module to prevent or clear condensation, for example, if placed outdoors, in a cooler, and the like. The defog module may include electrical mechanism, mechanical mechanism, fluids, combination thereof and the like.

[0040] The AIM system 400 may utilize the image capture device 414 or multiple image capture device 414i . . . 414N. The image capture device 414 may be one or more of the following a mono-camera, a stereo camera, a video camera, an infrared camera, a Realsense camera, Kinect Camera, Leap camera, a depth camera, a color camera, structured light camera, a combination thereof, and the likes. In one embodiment, multiple image capture device 414i .. . 414N are used in a configuration where the image capture device 414i.. . 414N may be angled in one or more angle to capture different views. In another embodiment, the multiple image capture devices 414DOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT communicate to learn location in relation to one another. For example, the image capture device 414 may communicate with image capture device 414 on both sides of the shelf or isle. As such, such communication is utilized for mapping of a facility or room mapping using depth, such as, a store, distribution center, etc. As such, the AIM system 400 may be utilized for determining where objects, such as, goods, inventory, individuals, are located within the such a facility. Hence, such a configuration mat be used for third parties to determine arrival of items to a facility and to confirm placement. For example, a chips stand-alone cardboard can be remotely verified to confirm arrival, installation and / or location within a store, etc.

[0041] In one embodiment, the AIM system 400 may also include a GPS, Beacon Technology or any technology that allows for learning location, including WIFI, Beaker technology, Bluetooth mesh, infrared, etc. In such an embodiment, the AIM system 400 may facilitate way finding, for example, to locate a product in a store etc. The AIM system 400 may also include a display, laser pointer, or any communication facilitator.

[0042] The input / output module (VO) 416 may be any devices that are used to present, print, receive, store, analyze, transmit, communicate, etc. with the AIM system 400. The I / O 416 may be coupled wirelessly or with a wire with the AIM system 400. The I / O 416 may be used to display, analyze, print, sound, etc., images or information relating to the AIM system 400, its surroundings, etc. The I / O 1016 may also transmit information to the AIM system 400; for example, for updates, resets, data retrieval or data inputting, learn vitals, trouble shoot, control various components of the AIM system 400, etc.

[0043] In one embodiment, the AIM is capable of speech recognition and / or display. For example, a shopper may ask the AIM system 400 the location of an item. The AIM system 400 may display a location on, for example, an LED display or the likes. In an embodiment where the AIM system 400 can communicate with other AIM system 400, it may inform the AIM system 400 at the location of the question. Using face recognition, the AIM system 400 closer to the location of the item may use a pointer, such as, an infrared or laser pointer to highlight a specific path or location to the shopper. Even when face recognition is not used, the AIM system 400 close to the location can still highlight a location using such technology.

[0044] Unlike a surveyor belt, in this configuration, multiple products on the same AIM apparatus can move in different directions and distances through the variable speed and orientation of each pivoting product stand 402. A product, of variable sizes and shapes, may be situated on one or multiple pivoting product stand 402.

[0045] FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams illustrating embodiments products moving across an AIM apparatus of a smart container apparatus. These products utilize the pivot speed and direction of the pivoting product stand 402 to slide and / or move from one pivoting product standDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT402 to another. In one embodiment, two products pivot in different directions at different speed and then pivot from one AIM apparatus 200 to another within one or more AIM system 100. Where there is multiple AIM system 100, one or more movement control module 112 of FIG. 1 will be used. In the case of a single movement control module 112 used, then the movement control module 112 is configured to manage multiple AIM system 100. In the case of multiple movement control module 112, the movement control module 112 is configured to communicate with other movement contro91 module 112. In FIG. 6 is an embodiment showing the AIM apparatus in a case 602. Case 602 may contain multiple AIM apparatus 200.

[0046] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container apparatus 110. The smart container apparatus 100 includes one or more smart shelves 704i - 704n, which acts as a robotic type rack that dynamically move the smart shelves 704, which in itself acts as a robotic type device. As such, the smart shelves 704 are capable of dynamically charging the location, orientation, structure of the AIM system 701 based on the smart container system instructions. The smart container apparatus 110 can be also maneuvered and relocated by other robotic modules to facilitate their movements and elevation. In another embodiment, the smart container apparatus move to create virtual aisles as needed, reconfiguring themselves based on product that is stored or delivered. In yet another embodiment, the smart container apparatus 110 may function as a smart skateboard (static base with dynamic build ons), which may be able to perform processing, may include cameras, QR codes, and the like.

[0047] FIG. 8 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart container method 800. The method 800 starts at step 802 and proceeds to step 804. At step 804, the method 800 determines location of at least one specified product, which also may include multiple products. At step 806, the method 800 moves the product across AIM apparatus 410 of FIG. 4. At step 808, the method 800 moves the product from AIM apparatus to another. At step 810, the method 800 determines if the product reached the specified destination. In the product did not reach the specified destination, the method 800 proceeds to step 806; otherwise, the method 800 proceeds to step 812. At step 812, the method 800 places the specific product in the specified location. The method 800 ends at step 814. The product may be contain many products within, maybe of various shapes and sizes.

[0048] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept. It is understood, therefore, that this disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments herein, but it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

DOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCTWHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. An smart container system for moving at least one product from one location to another location, comprising: a processor; a memory; a power source; at least one movement control module; at least one smart container apparatus coupled to the processor, the memory, the power source and the at least one movement control module, comprising: a movement shaft, a movement activator, a movement enabler, a product mover, a product mover module, a coupler, and a pivoting product stand; and at least one movement control coupled to at least one movement control module, wherein the movement control causes one or more movement shaft coupled to the movement control to rotate at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler coupled to the movement shaft, and wherein rotating at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler pivots at least one pivoting product stand coupled to product mover module moved by the movement of the at least one movement activator and the at least one movement enabler; and wherein the pivoting of the pivoting product stand causes a product to move from one pivoting product stand to another in a speed and direction determined by the movement control module and the movement of the at least one movement control.

2. The smart container system of claim 1, wherein the smart container system comprises at least one autonomous inventory manager system, wherein the least one autonomous inventory manager system comprises at least one least one autonomous inventory manager apparatus, and wherein at least one of the least one autonomous inventory manager system and the least one autonomous inventory manager apparatus couple to the at least one movement control module to move products from the specific location to another location.

3. The smart container system of claim 2, wherein the product moves across different autonomous inventory manager systems within the smart container system.

4. The smart container system of claim 2, wherein the product moves across different autonomous inventory manager apparatus within the autonomous inventory managerDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT system of the smart container system.

5. The smart container system of claim 1, wherein the smart container couples to at least one of a warehouse, shelf, a retail store, cooler, distribution centers, inventory facility, shelf, stand, a structure capable of holding goods, and combination thereof.

6. The smart container system of claim 1 further comprising at least one of a communication module for facilitating communication with the autonomous inventory manager system and a defog module, a technology to learn module, a laser, display, printer, an infrared pointer, a laser pointer, light source, and a face recognition.

7. The smart container system of claim 1, wherein the smart container apparatus moves products in at least one of up, down, right, left, 360 degrees, in multiple directions simultaneously, and in a specific angle.

8. The smart container system of claim 1 further comprising at least one one or more image capturing device.

9. The smart container system of claim 8, wherein the one or more image capture device communicate to learn at least one of the location of the image capture device in relation to one another and the location of a product location.

10. A smart container apparatus for moving a product from one location to another location, comprising: a movement shaft, a movement activator, a movement enabler, a product mover, a product mover module, a coupler, and a pivoting product stand; and at least one movement control coupled to at least one movement control module, wherein the movement control causes one or more movement shaft coupled to the movement control to rotate at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler coupled to the movement shaft, and wherein rotating at least one movement activator and at least one movement enabler pivots at least one pivoting product stand coupled to product mover module moved by the movement of the at least one movement activator and the at least one movement enabler; and wherein the pivoting of the pivoting product stand causes a product to move from one pivoting product stand to another in a speed and direction determined by the movement control module and the movement of the at least one movement control.

11. The smart container apparatus of claim 10, wherein the smart container system comprises at least one autonomous inventory manager system, wherein the least one autonomousDOCKET: CV-0002NP-PCT inventory manager system comprises at least one least one autonomous inventory manager apparatus, and wherein at least one of the least one autonomous inventory manager system and the least one autonomous inventory manager apparatus couple to the at least one movement control module to move products from the specific location to another location.

12. The smart container apparatus of claim 11, wherein the product moves across different autonomous inventory manager systems within the smart container system.

13. The smart container apparatus of claim 11, wherein the product moves across different autonomous inventory manager apparatus within the autonomous inventory manager system of the smart container system.

14. The smart container apparatus of claim 10, wherein the smart container couples to at least one of a warehouse, shelf, a retail store, cooler, distribution centers, inventory facility, shelf, stand, a structure capable of holding goods, and combination thereof.

15. The smart container apparatus of claim 10 further comprising at least one of a communication module for facilitating communication with the autonomous inventory manager system and a defog module, a technology to learn module, a laser, display, printer, an infrared pointer, a laser pointer, light source, and a face recognition.

16. The smart container apparatus of claim 10, wherein the smart container apparatus moves products in at least one of up, down, right, left, 360 degrees, in multiple directions simultaneously, and in a specific angle.

17. The a smart container apparatus of claim 10 further comprising at least one one or more image capturing device.

18. The smart container apparatus of claim 17, wherein the one or more image capture device communicate to learn at least one of the location of the image capture device in relation to one another and the location of a product location.

19. A smart container method, comprising: determining location of a product; moving the product across an autonomous inventory management apparatus; and moving a product across one autonomous inventory management apparatus to another until the product reaches a location of the destination.

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